The Lily-Munier Memorial Trust has invited submissions for the Mishuk Munier Memorial Award 2026, which honours outstanding cinematographers in Bangladesh.

According to a press release, this year’s award will recognise the best cinematographer (director of photography) for work produced during 2024-25.

The award was introduced in 2023 to encourage excellence in broadcast journalism and cinematography in Bangladesh. The winner will receive a cash prize of Tk 100,000 and will be announced on September 24, marking the birth anniversary of renowned journalist and filmmaker Mishuk Munier.

Interested cinematographers must submit their entries by August 23. Each applicant may submit only one feature-length narrative film for consideration.

The jury will evaluate entries based on visual storytelling, technical excellence, aesthetic quality and humanistic values.

Applicants must be Bangladeshi citizens aged 18 or above. They may submit one feature-length narrative film produced for either the big or small screen, provided it was completed during 2024–25 and is publicly accessible.

Applications must include the applicant’s name, address and contact details, along with a brief biography, résumé as a cinematographer (DOP), a synopsis of the film and its logline.

Films may be submitted online via email at [email protected]. Alternatively, entries may be sent on a USB drive to: House 107, Road 4, Block A, Banani, Dhaka 1213.

Any queries regarding the award may also be sent to the same email address.