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Future Focus connects photography and filmmaking students to the professional community. Join the community to hear about the Canon Student Development Programme and upcoming opportunities launching later this year.
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Activities coming later this year
Canon Future Focus is growing. Check here for updates about our events calendar.
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CANON STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2024
Applications for the 2024 programme are now closed. Sign up to receive the latest updates, discover this year’s finalists and hear when 2025 applications will open.
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Stories in Motion
We are excited to be working with CVP to bring you Stories in Motion, a brand new short film competition for young cinematographers.
Student Cashback
Invest in your future and save up to €500 on selected Canon purchases. T&Cs apply.
Canon student discounts
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Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games photography experience
The winners of our Between the Lines student photography competition got the chance to be right in the action of the Games. Watch a recap of their experience now!
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Photography mentorships. Currently only online programmes are available.
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