YOU DONT NEED INDUSTRY CONTACTS. YOU NEED ACCESS.

Coda Academy gives emerging creatives a chance to break into the world of professional festival coverage.

Events Covered

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Full Accreditation

Pit & Backstage for the whole event.

Mentorship

From our founders Colin (Getty) and Annelies (Fifa/Adidas)

Credit from Organizers

You retain full ownership and full credit whenever your images are used

Community

We regularly share opportunities and learning throughout the year

Who is it For?

PHOTOGRAPHERS

VIDEOGRAPHERS

EDITORS

Photographers early in their journey who are hungry, talented, and want in

No need for a huge following or perfect gear—just consistent effort and a strong eye

We prioritise underrepresented, overlooked, or blocked-out voices

You can be based anywhere in Europe, but we mainly work in Germany, UK and the Netherlands

HOW IT WORKS

1

YOU APPLY

Short form

Links to your work.

That's it.

2

WE SHOOT

You're fully briefed before the event. We work together, often with a close mentor or buddy.

3

YOU GET CREDIT

We offer image use to the artists and organizers, in return for full credit of the creator.

Editors