2016 FotoVisura Grant

And the winners are...

Francesco Anselmi wins the
2016 FotoVisura Grant

Visura is delighted to announce Italian photographer Francesco Anselmi as the recipient of the 2016 FotoVisura Grant for Outstanding Personal Story for Greek Chronicles.

Greek Chronicles is a long-term story that narrates the profound changes that Greece is experiencing. In 2012, Francesco began working on this series. Francesco writes, "I believe that the events that are taking place in Greece in the coming years will be crucial for the future of Europe."

We also want to recognize 24 photographers worldwide, who earned top honors and honorable mentions.

We extend our gratitude to the 2016 panel of judges:
Beth Flynn, The New York Times
Jean-Francois Leroy, Visa pour l'Image
Clinton Cargill, Bloomberg Businessweek
Kate Bubacz, Buzzfeed News
Michael Wichita, AARP

About Francesco Anselmi

Born 1984 in Milan, Francesco Anselmi lives between New York City, Milan and Athens. He completed degrees in photojournalism from the Istituto Italiano di Fotografia (2008) and the International Center of Photography (2010). Since 2012, he has been working on a long-term documentary story on the consequences of the economic crisis in Greece.

Francesco has won several recognitions including the Chris Hondros Fellowship Fund (2013) and the New York Times Company Foundation Scholarship.

His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Die Zeit, Time Lightbox, Bloomberg Businessweek, Internazionale, L'Espresso, Sette, Sportweek, IoDonna among others.

His work has been exhibited internationally including at Visa Pour L'image (2013), Image Singuliere (2014), Les Rencontres d'Arles (2014), The Venice Biennale (2014) and the 2014 Lumix Festival for young photojournalism. In 2014, Franceso was one of the finalists of the Leica Oskar Barnack. Since 2011, Francesco is a staff photographer at Contrasto photo agency.

Photo by Francesco Anselmi from his long-term story 'Greek Chronicles'

Photo by Francesco Anselmi from his long-term story 'Greek Chronicles'

Note: Please contact the photographer directly if you are interested in reviewing any of these stories. It is Visura's mission for photographers to receive paid opportunities.

Finalists

João Pina (top finalist)

Photo by Joao Pina from his long-term story 'Gangland'

Portuguese photographer João Pina has been documenting the human cost of the next summer Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro. The story titled Gangland, is a personal exploration of the symbolic violence that the city and its residents live with every day.

A graduate of the 'Photojournalism and Documentary Photography program' at ICP, João's work has been published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Time Magazine, Newsweek, Stern, GEO, El Pais Semanal, among others.

Juan Arredondo

Photo by Juan Arrendondo from his long-term story 'Everybody needs a good neighbor'

Through Everybody needs a good neighbor, Colombian/American photographer Juan Arredondo documents the lives of child soldiers in Colombia. He explores the challenges these ex-combatants face to transition into civilian life in a society that is prejudiced against them and a country that must reconcile its past.

Anja Matthes

Photo by Anja Matthes from her long-term story 'The House of Bangy Cunts'

Through The House of Bangy Cunts, Luxembourgian/German photographer Anja Matthes documents the underground NYC Kiki Ballroom scene, a self-organized community of LGBTQ youth of color that provides a support system and an alternative to high-risk behaviors. The long-term story explores a complex community that shows immense creativity, strength and resilience in the face of violence, racism and homophobia.

Johnny Milano

Photo by Johnny Milano from his long-term story 'White Pride Worldwide'

Through White Pride Worldwide, American photographer Johnny Milano documents the growth of the White Power movement within the United States. He begun the story while attending the International Center of Photography in New York City in 2012. Since he has documented across the US, including in Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Texas, Ohio, and Arizona. The series portrays: the Ku Klux Klan, which is a homegrown group; and the National Socialist Movement, the country’s largest Neo-Nazi group.

Honorable Mentions

Joan Alvado

Nationality:
Catalan
Story:
Cuban Muslims - Tropical Faith
Synopsis:
A study of the growth of Islam in Cuba.

Zé Barretta

Nationality:
Brazilian / Italian
Story:
Territories in Resistance
Synopsis:
Due to discrimination, the people that form part of social movements are fighting for decent housing in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Juan Carlos

Nationality:
Salvadoran / American
Story:
Young Days, Dangerous Times
Synopsis:
An in-depth look at the consequences of gang violence on the younger generations in El Salvador.

Rasmus Degnbol

Nationality:
Danish
Story:
Europe's New Borders
Synopsis:
Using a custom made drone, Rasmus documents the “new” European borders.

Jessica Earnshaw

Nationality:
Canadian
Story:
Aging In American Prisons
Synopsis:
A long-term story on aging in American prisons. Specifically looking at older prisoners convicted of violent crimes as they are the least likely to be paroled yet pose a low risk of future violence.

Hector Emanuel

Nationality:
Peruvian
Story:
Layka Qota
Synopsis:
Documents festivals, traditions and daily life in towns and communities around Lake Titicaca (elevation 12,507 ft), which is located in the countries of Peru and Bolivia in the South American Altiplano (High plane).

Annie Flanagan

Nationality:
American
Story:
Defeaning Sound
Synopsis:
An overarching story that looks at rape culture and gendered violence in the United States through the combination of photography, film, writing and collected artifacts.

Matt Hamon

Nationality:
American
Story:
The Gleaners
Synopsis:
Documents a group of primitive skills practitioners, who attend the annual buffalo hunt at Yellowstone National Park in Montana to scavenge animal parts and other products left behind by Native American hunters.

Scott Houston

Nationality:
American
Story:
East Liverpool Ohio, USA
Synopsis:
This story documents the town of East Liverpool, Ohio and its community: the hopes and challenges its people face, including a high rate of cancer because of hazardous waste and drug addiction.

Sara Hylton

Nationality:
Canadian
Story:
Holy Town
Synopsis:
Explores the lives of widowed women living on the borders of society in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India.

William Martin III

Nationality:
American
Story:
A Cuban Family
Synopsis:
A long-term story that aims to portray a family's perspective of life in Cuba.

Ruth McDowall

Nationality:
New Zeleander
Story:
Malaiku: Survivors of Boko Haram abduction
Synopsis:
Portraits of survivors abducted by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram in Nigeria.

Carlos Javier Ortiz

Nationality:
Puerto Rican
Story:
A Thousand Midnights
Synopsis:
A documentation of the contemporary life of African-Americans who migrated from the Southern United States to Chicago and the Midwest during the Great Migration that occurred between 1910 and 1970.

Amy Sacka

Nationality:
American
Story:
Say My Name
Synopsis:
An ongoing exploration of the economic, cultural and racial tension inherent in Detroit, a city that’s in the midst of startling change.

Abbie Trayler-Smith

Nationality:
British
Story:
The Big O
Synopsis:
An intimate study of the children behind the obesity statistics in the United Kingdom.

Akos Stiller

Nationality:
Hungarian
Story:
Farmlands
Synopsis:
A documentation of the people in the rural farmlands in Hungary, where the population continues to decrease.

Sara Swaty

Nationality:
American
Story:
Hayley to Harrison
Synopsis:
Hayley to Harrison is a long-term story that documents Hayley’s transition from female to male since 20011.

Mansi Thapliyal

Nationality:
Indian
Story:
We Sing Along
Synopsis:
Documents a Karaoke Bar on the outskirts of Siem Reap in Cambodia, where women are both entertainers and escorts.

Nadja Wohlleben

Nationality:
German
Story:
92
Synopsis:
A tribute to Nadjas' grandmother, Helga V. Randow, who was diagnosed at the age of 92 with dementia.

Wiktoria Wojciechowska

Nationality:
Polish
Story:
Sparks
Synopsis:
A portrayal of the conflict in Ukraine consisting of portraits of young soldiers. Each wrote a reflection to show why they joined the war and the impact the decision had on their lives. The story also includes videos, video-art, collages, and installations.

Erin Trieb, 2011 FotoVisura Grant Winner