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 Instagram reel or film that captures what motorcycles and riding mean to you - whether that’s the bike, the rider, your buddies, the garage, the build, the feeling, the community, the open road, 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, @advancedmedia.ae and @motofeverstore
Films must also include the hashtag #dmff2025
Timeline
Closing date: Friday 7 December
Winners announced @DMFF 2025
Judging Criteria
Creativity - unique angle or concept.
Storytelling - emotional or narrative impact within 60 seconds.
Cinematography - composition, lighing.
Post Production - editing, pacing.
Sound / Music - how well it complements the visuals.
Originality - i.e. 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
Please note, the judges decision is final and no discussion or correspondance will be entered into in relation to their decision.
SUMBIT YOUR FILM
NB: Winning participants 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. The entry fee is US$25
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We want to encourage the highest level of films possible be entered in the challenge and believe an entry fee will encourage this.
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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 + DJI Flip (DJI RC-N3)
🥈 2nd Place: AED 500 + DJI Osmo Nano
🥉 3rd Place: AED 250 + 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.
