Cip Festival opens its gates on Monday July 22nd, 2024
The events of the festival will be held at Grand Arsenali
Monday 22 July
Opening of the Festival
Time: 18:00
Tuesday 23 July
Workshop (Old Tanneries)
Time: 9:00 – 13:00
Participation is free of charge and those interested can register by sending an email at info@cipfestival.com
The organizers of Cip Festival will escort a group of photographers to an old part of the city where the old tanneries used to operate. Nowadays there are a few existing buildings which resist the passing of time (one or two still in function).
Please have in mind to have light gear with you.
Apart from your camera, you will need:
1. Comfortable shoes
2. Hat
3. Sunscreen
4. Water
Tuesday 23 – Thursday 25 July
Photo Marathon 2024 – Grand Arsenal
Participation is free of charge and those interested can register by sending an email at info@cipfestival.com
The Cip Festival Marathon will take place as part of the 7th Chania International Photo Festival. Participants, Greeks and foreigners, will show how they see Chania through three photographic subjects, presenting their own perception of the city
Marathon Information:
The marathon will last for three days starting on Tuesday July 23, at 19:00.
All participants will receive their membership card and all the necessary information from Grand Arsenal (KAM) on the first day. Everyone should have their digital camera with them.
The end of the Marathon will be on Thursday July 25 at midnight.
The participants should send 3 photos they have selected via email. The photos gathered will be evaluated by the committee in order for the winners of the Marathon to be selected. There will be two prizes and four honorable mentions
Wednesday 24 July
Workshop (Night Photography) – Grand Arsenal
Time: 20:00
Participation is free of charge and those interested can register by sending an email at info@cipfestival.com
Mr Alexander Voutsas,
faculty member, Athens School of Fine Arts, photography, will talk about night photography and then there will be a workshop on it. Night shooting will follow from dusk and into the night.
Please have in mind to have with you:
1. A tripod
2. A flashlight
3. String and/or thin rope
4. Use of dark/black clothing
5. A sand bag or a 3-5 kg. bag to use for tripod steadiness.
6. A hand held light meter if you have/own one.
Thursday 25 July
Workshop (Nature Photography)
Time: 9:00 – 13:00
Participation is free of charge and those interested can register by sending an email at info@cipfestival.com
A nature excursion will be organized to a nearby location by coach. Participants will meet in the morning and will be taken to the artificial lake of Agia (Ayia), which is located near the village of Agia. It is a small lake of 450 acres, which receives water from underground springs originating from Lefka Ori. The lake was a swamp before it was turned to artificial, for producing hydroelectric power. Today, the power station is abandoned, but visitors still can see the old mechanisms and a relevant museum.
This small lake hosts the largest variety of aquatic plants in Crete, but also hosts very important species of fauna, such as rare species of ferns and frogs. Moreover, the lake is a shelter for many migratory and non-migratory birds.
The bus will take participants from the lake and return them to Chania at around 13:00.
Please have in mind to have light gear with you.
Apart from your camera, you will need:
1. Comfortable shoes
2. Hat
3. Sunscreen
4. Water
Friday 26 July
Photo Marathon Results – Grand Arsenal
The winners will be announced and the prizes will be awarded
Time: 20:00
