Calling All Filmakers
It's time to get started on Film Festival 2026 submissions.
2026 Information
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At a Glance
Films submitted to the 2026 VAHNA Motorcycle Film Festival should be between 5–15 minutes in length and reflect the spirit of motorcycle culture and storytelling. Submissions must meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the official rules. All films must be submitted by June 30, 2026.
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Submit Your Film
Films are submitted through the official VAHNA submission form found at the bottom of this page. Filmmakers will provide a private link to their film along with a brief project description. All submissions must be completed by the posted deadline to be considered.
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Finalist Selection
Following the submission deadline, the VAHNA team will select 20 films for consideration. From those, 10 finalists will be chosen to screen as part of the VAHNA festival tour, where First Place, Second Place, Third Place, and Audience Choice winners will be determined.
Contest Rules
Be sure to review rules before starting on your film.
2025 Film Festival Winner - Hey Kid
Film Screening Tour
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After the top 10 films of 2026 have been selected, they will hit the road, screening in theaters across the U.S. where audiences and guest judges will help crown a winner.
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Bisbee
9.12.2026
Bisbee Royale
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Denver
9.17.2026
Oriental Theatre
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Seattle
9.26.2026
North Bend Theatre
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San Diego
10.16.2026
100% HQ
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Atlanta
10.22.2026
Tara Theatre
Winning Prize
The First Place, Second Place, Third Place, and Audience Choice winners of the VAHNA Motorcycle Film Festival will receive amazing prize packages featuring products from our supporting partners.
The First Place winner will also receive their choice of a brand-new Triumph motorcycle from the 400cc line up.
Introducing the NEW Thruxton 400 & ALL-NEW Tracker 400
Audience Choice Award
New for 2026, the VAHNA Audience Choice Award gives each member of the audience the opportunity to cast a vote in person at festival and dealership screenings. At each screening, the film receiving the most audience votes earns one point toward the overall Audience Choice Award, with the winner announced at the conclusion of the tour.
Submission Form
Submit your film using the official VAHNA submission form below. You’ll be asked to share a private downloadable link to your film and a brief project description.
If your film is selected as a Top 10 finalist, a 30–60 second trailer will be required to properly promote your film as part of the festival tour. Including a trailer at the time of submission is optional. If a trailer is not submitted initially, selected filmmakers will be given seven days from notification to provide one.
VAHNA Motorcycle Film Festival
A film competition and festival tour dedicated to the art of motorcycle cinematography.