The Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation for Documentary Photography & Film
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The Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation for Documentary Photography & Film is a non-profit private operating foundation headquartered in Rochester, New York. The foundation was established in 2010 by documentary photographer Manuel Rivera-Ortiz to support underrepresented photographers and filmmakers from less developed countries with grants, awards, exhibitions, and educational programs.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
AbbreviationMRO Foundation
Formation2010
TypeCharitable foundation
Legalstatus501(c)(3) not for profit
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| Abbreviation | MRO Foundation |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2010 |
| Type | Charitable foundation |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) not for profit |
Region served | Global |
Founder | Manuel Rivera-Ortiz |
| Staff | 3 |
| Volunteers | 30 |
| Website | www |
Photography grant winners
Photography prize winners
- 2014 Camille Lepage[24][25][26][19]
- 2015 Lucien Clergue[27][28]
- 2015 Mo Yi[27]
Film prize winners
Exhibitions
Publications
- A New Documentary, The Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation for Documentary Photography & Film, New York 2013. ISBN 978-0-9896053-0-4.
- Dress Code, Kehrer Verlag, Heidelberg 2022. ISBN 978-3-9690008-2-3.