WHAT IS IT?
A one-minute film challenge celebrating the spirit of riding and the people who live it. Open to filmmakers, content creators and motorcycle lovers - all you need is a story, a bike and 60 seconds.
THE CHALLENGE
Create a 60-second film or reel that captures the soul of your motorcycle scene - whether that’s the country, the city, the bike, the rider, the garage, the friendships or the freedom.
How It Works
Create your film
Maximum length: 60 seconds
Film can be shot portrait or landscape style
Must feature a motorcycle or reflect motorcycle culture (rides, workshops, lifestyle, stories, people, etc.)
Must have some kind of story / narrative - i.e. not just action clips or helmet-cam footage
Can be shot on any camera (i.e. phone, Insta360, GoPro, cinema camera, etc.)
Submit Your Entry
The DMFF Reel Short Challenge is open to film-makers anywhere in the world.
All films must be entered via the Film Freeway website
Entry Fee is US$ 25
Films must also be upload to Instagram and tagged with @DubaiMotorcycleFilmFestival, @AdvancedMediaME and @motofever
Films must also include the hashtag #dmff2025
Timeline
Closing date: Friday 7 December
Winners announced @DMFF 2025
Judging Criteria
Creativity - unique angle or concept.
Storytelliny - emotional or narrative impact within 60 seconds.
Cinematography - composition, editing, pacing.
Sound / Music - how well it complements the visuals.
Originality - not just a ride video.
PRIZES
1st Place: AED 1,000 or a DJI Flip (DJI RC-N3)
2nd Place: AED 750 or a DJI Osmo Nano
3rd Place: AED 500 or a DJI Mic 3 Dual
NB: Winners living outside the UAE are responsible for any postage/courier fees along with any import duties for physical prizes.
FAQ’s
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It’s a one-minute film competition that celebrates motorcycle culture in all its forms - from the machines and roads to the people and stories that make the scene come alive. It’s open to filmmakers, content creators, and riders worldwide.
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Anyone! Whether you’re a professional filmmaker, a social media creator, or just someone with a passion for motorcycles and storytelling - this challenge is for you.
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No. You can shoot your film on any device - a smartphone, GoPro, Insta360, DSLR, or cinema camera. What matters most is creativity and story, not equipment.
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Item description
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Yes! You can shoot in either portrait or landscape format - whatever best fits your story and platform.
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Anything that reflects motorcycle culture - countries, cities, rides, workshops, friendships, freedom, custom builds, or life behind the handlebars. It just needs to tell a story or convey emotion, not just random clips or helmet-cam footage.
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Upload your film to FilmFreeway and enter via the DMFF Reel Short Challenge page.
Pay the US$25 entry fee.
Post your film on Instagram, tagging:
@DubaiMotorcycleFilmFestival
@AdvancedMediaME
@motofever
and include the hashtag #dmff2025.
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Yes, but each entry must be submitted separately with its own entry fee and FilmFreeway submission.
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All films must be submitted by Friday, 7 December 2025.
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Winners will be revealed during DMFF 2025 at the Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival.
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🥇 1st Place: AED 1,000 or DJI Flip (DJI RC-N3)
🥈 2nd Place: AED 750 or DJI Osmo Nano
🥉 3rd Place: AED 500 or DJI Mic 3 Dual
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Yes. You’ll be uploading the reels on Instagram so go ahead and knock yourself out!
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Absolutely. You can work as a solo creator or as part of a team - just make sure all contributors are credited properly in your submission.
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Yes. Dialogue is welcome, and subtitles are encouraged if your film includes spoken language that may need translation or clarification.
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To be fair to all participants, any film exceeding 60 seconds (including titles or credits) may be disqualified - so keep it tight!
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Yes. Selected entries may be showcased on DMFF’s social channels and potentially screened during the Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival.
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No - it’s open worldwide. Anyone, anywhere, can enter as long as the film celebrates motorcycle culture.
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The Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival runs the competition in partnership with Advanced Media and Motofever, key supporters of the region’s filmmaking and motorcycle communities.
