2025 | International Motor Film Awards
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- My Fault: London
- Black Cab
- Sharp Corner
- Heads of State
- Locked
- Weekend in Taipei
- Amber Alert
- Carjackers
- Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
- One More Shot
- Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No G...
- F1
- Sacramento
- Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
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- Smokeys Dream - When Formula 1 Came to Town
- Drew Gibson: In Focus
- Rhine Built - The Story of Bill Rhine
- 2 DIE 4
- 24: Survive to Drive
- Craft of Speed
- Le Mans, Shelby & Two Smokin' Tigers
- King of the Mountain
- AfterGlow
- Resurrecting Legends: The Rebirth of the MK IV
- RISEN
- Drift: Racing Without Limits
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Split Window: Origins of the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray
- Track In The Desert
- Sandra: The Drift Queen
- Come Hell Or High Water
- A Knighter's Tale
- Lancia. The Legend of Rally
- Before We Start Changing Diapers
- Illegal Lots To Stadium Spots

- Night Shift
- Us Not Them
- Miles of Memories
- Jana
- At The Circuit
- Good Neighbourhood
- Nocturne
- 2 of November
- The Night I Left Behind
- Rally
- Outlaw Run
- Getaway Driver 2
- Contact
- The Vocho from Hell

BMW M Electrified EP2: Always Take The Next Step
- More Than Machine: EP3 Legacy
- The Art of Modification
- Rush to the Hyper EP3: Le Mans 24H
- Kidnapping Fangio EP2: The Taking
- The Most Important Thing
- Pressure To Rise S4 EP11: Pressure and Time
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Behind The Hook - S3 EP1: Holman Bros Pulling Team
- Lancia. The Legend of Rally EP3: Queen Delta
- The Tyrrell Shed Interviews: Derek Bell
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Stig Laps: McMurtry: The Fastest-Ever Top Gear Lap?
- Icons: VW Buzz
- The Life: The Greaves Family
- Fan Favorite On Two Wheels EP1: Daytona 2024
- Revelations: Cizeta-Moroder V16T
- 32 EP2: Watch Hunters | AMG GT3 Daytona 24
- Hesketh Racing: The Rebel Spirit of Formula 1
- Journey to Dakar EP2: Into The Wild
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Together We Rise S2 EP5: Podium In The Principality
- GridLives EP4: Climbing the Mountain

- Das Gipfeltreffen 2024
- Macau Races On
- The Art of Drifting
- 2024 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
- Seimad | Official Aftermovie 2024
- La Carrera Panamericana - For The Love of Racing
- Final Bout Special Stage South 2025
- Racing Is Our Life
- A Love Letter to Motorsport
- Nurburgring 24 2025
- 71st Macau Grand Prix - The Film
- Wolfsgart 14
- Kamui Kobayashi Le Mans 24
- Measured By The Clock
- Road To Hyper Car
- WRC Rally Acropolis
- Falken Tyre 24h Nürburgring 2025 - Expectations
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One of the Greatest Drives Goodwood Has Ever Seen
- Nothing Else Matters
- Hankook 24H

- Ford - Mustang: Le Mans
- Urban Automotive - Crafted Against Convention
- Cupra - Thunderbolts
- McLaren - W1 - Unleashed on Track
- Porsche - 911
- Lando Norris x Monster Energy - Kaido Race Party
- Williams Racing - 2025 Starts Now
- Marelli Motorsport - The Art of Motorsport
- McLaren - W1: Official Reveal
- Peugeot - Rewrite What's Possible
- TrailRecon - Designing Adventure
- Hoosier - TrackAttack Pro Product Launch
- Bentley - A New Dawn
- Deus Ex Machina - Specter A Profound Obsession
- Audi - An Avant Story
- Genesis - G70 Track Day Special
- McLaren - 750S x The World’s Fastest Skier
- Land Rover - Defender Octa
- smart - #5 - Game. Changed.
- Hyundai - Duality in Motion

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- Drive More
- Front Runner Outfitters - Keep Searching
- ICONS: Toyota Land Cruiser
- Ducati DesertX Rally | 2024 NORRA Mexican 1000
- Triumph Racing - Second Encounter
- Mustang GTD: Road to the Ring
- Chasing Dust
- Rewriting The Formula
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A Tale of Passion and Challenge - Tour de Corse 2024
- Stock Car - Faster than Time
- Road to Namibia
- Top Speed Announcement |2025 Chevrolet ZR1
- Stand 21: The Legacy of Yves Morizot
- Road to Rally - It's All About the People
- Return to Le Mans with Derek and Justin Bell
- Lotus - Senna. The Reunion
- From Rust To Glory
- The Sinner
- Testamento - Anthony Servet
- Hall of Champions

- MotorTrend - V8: The Engine of America
- Hagerty - McLaren GTR trio: F1, P1 and Senna
- CAR magazine - Has Pagani delivered the
     ultimate supercar?
- Kwik Fit - The Scenic Route - North Coast 500
- Razão Automóvel - A Dream in Red
- Hagerty - Tread2Tread: Tesla Model 3
     Performance vs BMW M3 Competition
- Top Gear - Ford’s 1000hp Flying Bronco
- Miller Motorcars - McMurtry Spéirling on
     track at Lime Rock Park
- DriveTribe - Porsche vs Plane
- Hagerty - Totem Automobili GT Super:
     A twin-turbo V6 670HP Alfa Romeo
- MotorTrend - America's EV Problems
- Top Gear - Praga Bohema – Crazy Hypercar
     Driven!
- Motorcyclenews - KTM v Royal Enfield v
     CFMoto v Honda
- Hagerty - Icons: Corvette ZR1

- BMW - iX - Defined by Possibility
- GMC - Hummer EV - Power Like No Other
- Triumph - For The Ride
- Toyota Gazoo Racing - The Garage
- Volkswagen - Masterclass - R & Create
- Lotus - Are You a Driver Or What?
- Hyundai - Adventure
- BMW - M3 CS
- Lamborghini - The Snowball
- GWM - Going Further, Together
- BMW Motorrad - Lean To Pain
- Kia - Badass
- Goodyear - STILL
- Hyundai - IONIQ 6 N - Redefining Performance
- BMW - M4 CS EDITION VR46
- K
wik Fit - Reasons To Drive Away Happy Every Time
- Cupra - Born VZ - Thrill of the Ride - from promo
- Lexus - A New Perspective with Reuben Wu
- Maruti Suzuki - No.1 SUV Makers
- Jeep - Racing Hearts

- Taking A Chance
- Race To The Top
- Hunt
- Hot Pursuit: Out of Time
- After The Storm...
- Pantera One
- Burnout
- Off The Track
- Goldie
- After Death
- For The Dreamers
- Sting Gray Mojave
- On Dusty Roads
- Art Of Speed
- Recon
- Lap Time
- Barry Pryke: The MG Man
- Prowl Of The Demon: Asura Hayagriva
- The Driver in Pink
- Middle of the Way
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- Dear Future Me
- Ford Bronco Wild Blood
- Aston Martin Valour - Tame The Untamable
- Rebirth of a Legend
- Alleggerita
- Forest Run
- The Freeride Spirit
- Bring On Tomorrow
- ERL - First Steps
- Dakar
- Specter on Wheels
- The Racing Zone
- A Quiet Dance
- Beautiful Motorcycling
- Chasing The Touge
- A Nascar Story - The Final Lap
- Dare to Drive
- AHS Motorcycle Jacket
- The Mantra
- Porsche - From Here To There
- Kaizen
- People Drive
- Redline: The R34 GTR Reveal
- Drive
- Speed Faster
- BMW M4 - Own The Moment
- Carl Cox and his BMW E30 Alpina B6 3.5
- Porsche GT3 RS - Aesthetics in the Details
- Pursuit - Children of Machines
- Le dernier Combat
- Geschichte Des Erbes
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage - A Love Letter
- Go Beyond | Ford Ranger Wildtrak
- Up the Mountain and back to Glory!
- RedLine
- On the Run
- Legacy in Motion
- Rise To Race
- Only The Ragged Edge
- Faster than Mind
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- Pure RSR
- Triumph Motorcycles | I Heard it Sing
- Poncho And Lefty in Chrome Don't Get Ya Home
- Relic
- The Eye of the Storm
- The Game
- Samurai Blue: Afterimage
- Bentley: Power to Do
- With You At Every Turn
- The Art Of The Machine - M44.41
- The Fondue Run
- Triumph Motorcycles - Speed Twin 900
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Band of Brothers – Le Mans Classic for Richard Mille
- Red Bull Ultimate Race
- The Appalachian Application
- Vriden - Snow Drifting In Sweden
- Little Climb Dance
- Saturdays
- "Wyoming Double" Ford
- Benz In The Bends

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Winners for each of this year's photography themes to be announced during the pre-awards reception at Alexandra Palace:

- Modified & Custom
- Black & White
- Golden & Blue Hour
- Vintage & Classics
- Track & Motorsports
- Nightscapes & Abstract
- Exotic & Supercars
- Lifestyle & Fashion
- Two Wheels & Other

An overall winner to receive the Best Photography Award to be announced on stage during awards show.

To participate, submit your photos via Instagram. Rules on our story highlights.

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NOMINATED FILMS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
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NOMINATED FILMS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR THE GRAND PRIX AWARD
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TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE AWARDS NIGHT
2ND OCTOBER 2025 - ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON
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BEST DRAMA FEATURE
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MY FAULT: LONDON

Charlotte Fassler / Dani Girdwood | Noah moves to London with her mother and wealthy stepfather. She meets her stepbrother, and an attraction brews despite their efforts. Unaware, her estranged father tracks her down after release from prison.
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BLACK CAB

Bruce Goodison | After a night out, a couple are kidnapped by their black cab driver. Terrified, he drives them to a deserted and supposedly haunted road.
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SHARP CORNER

Jason Buxton | A troubled man begins to spiral, consumed by the fatal car crashes caused by the sharp corner in front of his house. As his sick obsession takes hold, he places his wife and son in jeopardy, threatening to permanently break the family apart.
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HEADS OF STATE

Ilya Naishuller | When the U.K. Prime Minister and U.S. President become the targets of a foreign adversary, they are forced to rely on each other to thwart a global conspiracy.
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LOCKED

David Yarovesky | When Eddie breaks into a luxury SUV, he steps into a deadly trap set by a self-proclaimed vigilante who delivers his own brand of twisted justice.
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WEEKEND IN TAIPEI

George Huang | A former DEA agent and a former undercover operative revisit their romance during a fateful weekend in Taipei, unaware of the dangerous consequences of their past.
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AMBER ALERT

Kerry Bellessa | A ride-share turns into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse after it follows a car fitting the description of an AMBER ALERT.
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CARJACKERS

Kamel Guemra | Nora is a valet driver; with Zoé, Steve and Prestance, her colleagues and friends, she has set up the Carjackers team. By day, they serve wealthy clients in palaces, but when they're not working, they rob those whose evil deeds they know.
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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING

Christopher McQuarrie | Hunt and the IMF pursue a dangerous AI called the Entity that's infiltrated global intelligence. With governments and a figure from his past in pursuit, Hunt races to stop it from forever changing the world.
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ONE MORE SHOT

James Nunn | US Navy SEAL Jake Harris is tasked with escorting terrorist suspect Amin Mansur to his interrogation in Washington DC. However, mercenaries suddenly attempt to foil his mission.
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ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD ROAD TRIP

Marvin Lemus | Follows a family who have recently lost their connection to each other and their roots, as they embark on an epic road trip that goes hilariously wrong.
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F1

Joseph Kosinski | A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver.
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SACRAMENTO

Michael Angarano | An energetic and free-spirited young man convinces his long-time friend, who's settled into domestic life, to go on an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento.
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DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA

Christian Gudegast | Big Nick is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie, who is embroiled in the treacherous world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world's largest diamond exchange.
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BEST DRAMA SHORT
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JANA

Mohammad Erfan Molagholi | A woman named Mahtab, along with her husband Ali, travels to her hometown to plant a sapling next to a tree named Jana, which Mahtab had planted with her mother before her mother’s death.
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MILES OF MEMORIES

BMW Motorrad / Nikolas Meyberg | Four estranged siblings reunite after years apart to honor their late father by completing the motorcycle road trip he once dreamed of taking with them.
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US NOT THEM

Louis Hudd | A washed up wheeler dealer and his nephew go on an ill-fated business venture.
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NIGHT SHIFT

Pranav Bhojwani | A security guard is tasked with guarding the most rare Ferrari Collection in the world. On his first night watch...things start to go wrong...
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GOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD

Bálizs Vendel | Zsolt kills his lover in the restroom during an office party. He can only ask one person for help - Márk. Márk must help his boss to deal with the situation. They set off with the body.
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AT THE CIRCUIT

Olivier van Malderghem | Every weekend, Anne and Jeff go to the Mettet motorcycle circuit. A racing driver, Jeff is training. Anne records his laptimes.
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2 OF NOVEMBER

Jorge Damian | A cinematic exploration of Mexico's Day of the Dead, a celebration of life and remembrance. The film contemplates how this shared tradition is uniquely interpreted across borders, shaped by cultural syncretism.y know.
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NOCTURNE

Evan Pollock | A lone, mysterious individual returns to his stored Porsche 944 to track down and retrieve a long lost item in the middle of the desert.
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RALLY

Santiago Menghini | Two underground smugglers in a modified rally car transport an unwilling hostage across a contested border.
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THE NIGHT I LEFT BEHIND

Luciano Besares Barra | A kid travels to the capito city to meet his father for the first time, in the city, he asks for a ride.
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HIGH STANDARDS

Toyota / SiriusXM / Knate Lee | In this “Downton Abbey”-meets-modern-comedy joyride, King Bach wins over his date’s stuffy father with the help of a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross and SiriusXM.
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OUTLAW RUN

Dawn Natalia | In a world where it's illegal to drive pre-1976 cars on the roads...one man begs to differ.
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THE VOCHO FROM HELL

Gerardo Oñate | On a rainy night in the former Distrito Federal, Bartolo boards a peculiar taxi and laments being dumped. Over drinks, the driver leads him to seal his fate—bound for the infernal end he deserves.
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CONTACT

Reece Loustalot | A junior series racing driver struggles with the death of his best friend and teammate after they collide with each other on track.
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BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
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2 DIE 4

The Abdala Brothers | Former Formula 1 driver Felipe Nasr dreams of winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After a qualifying setback, he starts last and risks everything to chase a victory that could break him.
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RHINE BUILT - THE STORY OF BILL RHINE

Joseph Nicklo | This documentary follows Bill Rhine’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming the world’s leading vintage NASCAR craftsman, celebrating his passion, dedication, and the friendships forged restoring racing’s greatest machines.
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DREW GIBSON: IN FOCUS

Michael Fox | Drew Gibson: In Focus offers an inside look at building a career and world-class reputation in the high-pressure, massively competitive,  world of motorsport photography.
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SMOKEYS DREAM - WHEN FORMULA 1 CAME TO TOWN

Christian Albinsson | The incredible story of when Formula 1 came to the little village Anderstorp in Sweden between 1973 and 1978. It all happened because of one man's wild dreams - Sven "Smokey" Åsberg - nothing was impossible and all methods were allowed.
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CRAFT OF SPEED

Ming Lai | For 30 years, Shige Suganuma and Chico Kodama revived the iconic Moon Equipment Company as MOONEYES, preserving Dean Moon’s legacy and bringing hot rod culture to Asia.
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24: SURVIVE TO DRIVE

Luke Keibler / Kory Pitkavish | "A $500 car, 24 hours, what could go wrong?" Four friends race against the clock, sleep deprivation, and honestly, their own car.
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TRACK IN THE DESERT

Eugenia Ledovskaya / Eugene Dabizha / Iosif Raihelgauz | A rising drift team. Mechanical failures. Desert heat. At OIDC 2025, they push through it all and reach the podium.
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SPLIT WINDOW: ORIGINS OF THE 1963 CORVETTE STING RAY

David Panton | Developed in secret, the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray pushed the limits of what was possible and revolutionized an entire industry. 
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DRIFT: RACING WITHOUT LIMITS

Aleksandr Kuzmichev | The documentary tells the story of Tikhon Polessky, a three-time world champion in simracing, who went from racing simulators to real drift competitions and, despite his disabilities, achieved impressive results.
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RISEN

Moe Masoudi | RISEN follows Sam Mercanti’s journey from immigrant roots to building a national autobody franchise. Through resilience, faith, and innovation, he transforms challenges into legacy.
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RESURRECTING LEGENDS: THE REBIRTH OF THE MK IV

Curtis Boggs | A powerful and emotionally driven documentary that chronicles the resurrection of one of America’s most iconic race cars—the 1967 Ford GT40 MK IV.
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AFTERGLOW

Sam Schwartz | Afterglow is a deeply personal documentary following John Holzscheiter as he rebuilds both a classic BMW E9 and his own sense of purpose after the devastating loss of his son, AJ.
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KING OF THE MOUNTAIN

Rod Cooper | On a mountain where heaven and earth collide, fearless racers for over a century battle time, terrain, and themselves—ascending Pikes Peak 14,000 plus feet in a race that weaves the human spirit and will towards the divine.
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LE MANS, SHELBY & TWO SMOKIN' TIGERS

Josh Goode | An A-list cast came together to create Carroll Shelby’s ‘other’ classic, but when its Le Mans debut went up in smoke, the Sunbeam Tiger had to fight to earn its stripes
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COME HELL OR HIGH WATER

Nick Hyphen | Chad Allender invites his filmmaker friend Nick along to race an $800 Porsche Cayenne in an offroad desert race in Barstow, California. A journey into life, love, and an orange porsche named "the pig"
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SANDRA: THE DRIFT QUEEN

Juozapas Mikulėnas | A high-octane documentary feature following Sandra Janušauskaitė — a fierce and resilient woman carving her path in the male-dominated world of professional drifting. 
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LANCIA. THE LEGEND OF RALLY

Andrea Calderone | The birth of the Lancia Racing Department legend: from the humble Fulvia — a car initially intended for everyday errands — to the groundbreaking Stratos prototype, engineered with one goal in mind: victory.
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A KNIGHTER'S TALE

Barney Edwards | Even as storms and a global pandemic threatened to derail his plans, 5-time world champion David Knight MBE "Knighter" remained steadfast in his goal of completing in the world's deadliest race, the Dakar.
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ILLEGAL LOTS TO STADIUM SPOTS

Chris Petruccio | Clean Culture car shows have been a staple within the automotive scene and we have been there since the start documenting it all. Starting in illegal parking lots to renting out stadiums they've come a long way.
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BEFORE WE START CHANGING DIAPERS

Alexandr Sedláček | As thirty looms, bills pile up, and his partner secretly browses baby markets, there’s only one thing to do: jump into a rusted old car and, to the sound of a dying engine, speed off with the Union of Naive Tramping (Svaz naivního trampingu).
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BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
BEST DOCUMENTARY EPISODE
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DUCATI DESERTX RALLY | 2024 NORRA MEXICAN 1000

Matthew Sanders | Alexander Smith (Son of Malcolm Smith) races the Ducati DesertX Rally to a remarkable second-place finish in the Pro Rally class of the 2024 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally.
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JASON CAMMISA ON THE ICONS: TOYOTA LAND CRUISER

Anthony Esposito / Jason Cammisa | This is the definitive on- and off-road review of the J250-series Toyota Land Cruiser, putting its challenges into perspective by explaining how it fits into the 70-year Land Cruiser lineage, together with the 2024 Lexus GX550.
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FRONT RUNNER OUTFITTERS - KEEP SEARCHING

David Steca | Everyone has a different reason for travel. This film explores David's reason to restore, and find the next journey.
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DRIVE MORE

Matthew Thompson | DRIVE MORE follows three friends and their vintage European sports cars as they prep for Michigan’s 1,000-mile Round Headlamp Rally.
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ROAD TO RALLY - IT'S ALL ABOUT THE PEOPLE

Carlos Pimentel | A 17-year-old rally driver, Thomas Martens, is chasing his dream of becoming a world rally champion. His journey is shaped not only by his own determination but also by the people who support him along the way.
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FIREPROOF: THE LEGACY OF YVES MORIZOT

Taylor Hawkins | After a fiery 1970 crash, Yves Morizot risked everything to save a fellow driver—igniting a lifelong mission to make racing safer - revolutionizing motorsport safety and saving countless lives through innovation, vision, and unwavering dedication.
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TOP SPEED ANNOUNCEMENT |2025 CHEVROLET ZR1

Andrew Schneider | General Motors President, Mark Reuss, pilots 2024 Corvette ZR1 in a chase to become the fastest American production vehicle. Driven by a team of passionate engineers, GM pours their heart into motorsport.
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ROAD TO NAMIBIA

BMW Motorrad / Nikolas Meyberg | A high-octane journey from Germany to Africa’s untamed wilderness. Aboard the all-new BMW GSA, four riders navigate mountain passes, desert trails, and raw terrain—amid elephants, rhinos, and the occasional crash.
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STOCK CAR - FASTER THAN TIME

Conrado Ferrato | Brazil's motorsport vanguard tells the story of how talent, courage, creativity, and unity have enabled Stock Car to become increasingly powerful and fast over nearly half a century of overcoming challenges and embracing technological evolution.
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A TALE OF PASSION AND CHALLENGE - TOUR DE CORSE 2024

Mael Pierre Gerard | Often dubbed the “Rally of 10,000 Turns,” the film follows nearly 380 vintage competition cars spanning 1945 to 1990, racing through Corsica’s legendary mountain passes and coastal highlands .
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REWRITING THE FORMULA

Stephen Michael Forster | A deep-dive documentary exploring the world of TDF, a company dedicated to reviving and reinventing Formula 1 cars for private ownership. 
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CHASING DUST

Bartosz Kosiorek | Africa Eco Race is a 6000km-long rally across some of the most extreme environments imaginable. Follow Yamaha Racing riders as they embark on this epic journey from Monaco to Dakar in Senegal.
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MUSTANG GTD: ROAD TO THE RING

Stephen Parker / Sam Strong / Cayne Tucker | When Ford revealed the Mustang GTD, it came with a promise – that it would run Germany’s gruelling Nürburgring in under 7 minutes, a feat only accomplished by a handful of production sports cars.
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TRIUMPH RACING - SECOND ENCOUNTER

Joe Dick | Triumph Racing embark on their second year of the gruelling and hyper-competitive MX2 World Championship. This time, with a new rider.
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LOTUS - SENNA. THE REUNION

Calvin Kretzing | “The Reunion” celebrates the 40th anniversary of Ayron Senna’s first Formula one win at Estoril, on board of a Lotus 97T. A story of team play, success and legend - that still carries on today.
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RETURN TO LE MANS WITH DEREK AND JUSTIN BELL

Jake Betteridge | How do you celebrate Father’s Day? Thirty years ago, Derek Bell and son Justin marked the occasion by entering the Le Mans 24 Hours in a McLaren F1 – and very nearly took a remarkable victory.
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THE SINNER

Robert William Lyon | Step back in time as we explore the elegant 1965 Volvo 1800 S, famously known as “The Sinner.” This remarkable car pays homage to its iconic counterpart from “The Saint,” the classic TV series that starred Roger Moore.
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FROM RUST TO GLORY

Steve Ketner | A short documentary highlighting the restoration journey of Steve Brown's Land Rover Defender.
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HALL OF CHAMPIONS

Will Engle / Jack Polly | A documentary that celebrates the American Power Boat Association’s prestigious Hall of Champions, as well as Fred Miller, who founded it in 1974.
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TESTAMENTO - ANTHONY SERVET

Tanguy Gall | Follows the story of Anthony Servet, a motocross rider who was involved in a serious accident in 2020. Severely injured and with an unfavorable medical prognosis, Anthony refuses to give up his passion.
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GRIDLIVES EP4: CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN

Alex Freeman | This episode follows Lena Chin, a driver in Gridlife's Touring Cup, fighting her way into the top 10 of a challenging field where no driver gives up their spot.
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TOGETHER WE RISE S2 EP5: PODIUM IN THE PRINCIPALITY

Ollie H-Smith | The story behind the glory. Mahindra Racing revisited Monaco for an exciting double-header, where the team's consistent hard work paid off with a visit to the iconic podium.
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JOURNEY TO DAKAR EP2: INTO THE WILD

Charlie Wood / Ford Performance / Nini Miko | This 5-part series follows Ford's Journey to Dakar, its first official entry in what is known as the world's toughest off-road race.
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HESKETH RACING: THE REBEL SPIRIT OF FORMULA 1

Adam Lewis-Dragstra | In 1973 a group of misfits changed the face of Formula 1. This is the unreal story of Hesketh Racing, as told by the rebels who made it happen.
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32 EP2: WATCH HUNTERS | AMG GT3 DAYTONA 24

Corsa Werks | Inside the 2024 Rolex Daytona 24, the Korthoff Preston Mercedes AMG GT3 team battles chaos, fatigue, and pressure in a raw behind-the-scenes portrait of endurance racing at its highest level.
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REVELATIONS: CIZETA-MORODER V16T

Anthony Esposito | This is the complicated history of the first hypercar, the Cizeta V16T — also the world’s first 16-cylinder sports car. It was Maximum Countach — outrageous Gandini styling, brutal horsepower, and just enough luxury to function as a car.
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FAN FAVORITE ON TWO WHEELS EP1: DAYTONA 2024

Jeff R Heiser | MotoAmerica's kick-off of the season is March 7-9th and it begins with the Daytona 200 and Mission's King Of The Baggers.
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THE LIFE: THE GREAVES FAMILY

Paul Taublieb | An in-depth look at the Greaves Family - Kings of Off Road Racing, for MavTV, and part of a series called "The Life".
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JASON CAMMISA ON THE ICONS: VW ID.BUZZ

Anthony Esposito / Jason Cammisa | This is the definitive review of the brand-new, U.S.A.-spec 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz, with a full review, drag race, AND a very important discussion of where the New Bus fits into VW's long history.
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STIG LAPS: MCMURTRY: THE FASTEST-EVER TOP GEAR LAP?

Charlie Rose | The Stig straps into the all-electric McMurtry Spéirling and hits the Top Gear Test Track. With savage acceleration and a fan system generating a staggering 2000kg of downforce, can this pint-sized missile break the lap record?
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THE TYRRELL SHED INTERVIEWS: DEREK BELL

Jonathan Scrivens | Britain's greatest sportscar driver started out his motorsport career just a few miles away from Goodwood Motor Circuit. Derek Bell would go on to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans an incredible five times.
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LANCIA. THE LEGEND OF RALLY EP3: QUEEN DELTA

Andrea Calderone | With the end of Group B, safer cars are introduced — marking the beginning of a new era of victories for Lancia with the unforgettable Delta.
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BEHIND THE HOOK - S3 EP1: HOLMAN BROS PULLING TEAM

Chris Aldrich / Phil Myers | Behind the Hook is a look into the sport of truck and tractor pulling at its highest level, at the National Tractor Pulling Championships in Bowling Green, Ohio.
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PRESSURE TO RISE S4 EP11: PRESSURE AND TIME

Steve Radley | A 12 episode docu-series developed for North America's premiere motorcycle road racing competition, MotoAmerica. Season 4 follows 3 riders on their journey through the 2024 season.
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THE MOST IMPORTANT THING

Justin MacFayden | The story of Joe Walla, a guitar player from southern California, reflecting on his life, his love for guitar playing, drag racing, and facing his own mortality.
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KIDNAPPING FANGIO EP2: THE TAKING

Sean Heckman / Ryan Eversley / Matthew Harris | "Dinner with Racers" podcast hosts travel to Cuba, Argentina, and beyond to uncover the Fidel Castro–orchestrated kidnapping of Formula One legend Juan Fangio.
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RUSH TO THE HYPER EP3: LE MANS 24H

Michele Riccomini | Follow Lamborghini's SC63 cars #63 and #19 as they tackle the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans in what becomes a defining moment for the team.
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THE ART OF MODIFICATION

Urban Automotive | A cinematic short film that captures the Urban Automotive team’s journey through Los Angeles and Las Vegas, diving into the vibrant world of American car modification culture. 
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MORE THAN MACHINE: EP3 LEGACY

Peter Coventry / Oliver Scarths Saunders | M-Sport, legendary rally team led by Malcolm Wilson, are on the brink. With funding drying up and rising star Adrien Fourmaux turning heads, the pressure is on.
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BMW M ELECTRIFIED EP2: ALWAYS TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Philip Eder | With unrivalled access to elite engineers and groundbreaking EV technology, this series redefines high-performance for the electric age. The future of M isn’t coming - it’s already here.
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THE SCENIC ROUTE - NORTH COAST 500

Kwik Fit / Jason Plato / Daniel Rowbottom / Jodie Kidd / Angus Bentley / Shaun Hillyard | Racing drivers Jason Plato and Daniel Rowbottom team up with supermodel Jodie Kidd for an epic North Coast 500 road trip in three wildly different vehicles.
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HAS PAGANI DELIVERED THE ULTIMATE SUPERCAR?

CAR magazine / James Dennison / Grant Lester | A world-first drive of the new Pagani Utopia hypercar shot near Modena, Italy by CAR magazine.
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V8: THE ENGINE OF AMERICA

MotorTrend / Brent Baer | The story of the V8 - told through expert testimonial, badass visuals, and unrivalled access. An unapologetic love letter to the rumbling heart of automotive culture.
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DRIVING THE MCLAREN GTR TRIO: F1, P1 AND SENNA

Hagerty / Henry Catchpole / Glenn Winhall | In this latest episode of The Driver’s Seat, Henry Catchpole tells the GTR story with the help of Ray Bellm, the man who started it all.
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TREAD2TREAD: TESLA MODEL 3 VS BMW M3

Hagerty / Jason Cammisa / Anthony Esposito | Can the Highland Tesla M3P defeat the updated, reigning LCI BMW M3 Competition xDrive to become the new benchmark in sport sedans?
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A DREAM IN RED

Razão Automóvel / Diogo Teixeira / Pedro Alves | In the hush of Balocco’s test track and Alfa Romeo’s secretive Sala Storica, history is made. We visited both before driving the new 33 Stradale, the supercar enthusiasts have awaited for nearly six decades.
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TOTEM AUTOMOBILI GT SUPER

Hagerty / Henry Catchpole / Glenn Winhall | Henry Catchpole gets behind the wheel of the incredible Totem Automobili GT Super.
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PORSCHE VS PLANE

DriveTribe / Richard Hammond / James May / Matthew Woodley | Hammond and May are back and challenging each other to an epic race. Who can get to the legendary Dunsfold Aerodrome first – Richard in an electric car, or James in an electric plane?
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MCMURTRY SPÉIRLING ON TRACK AT LIME ROCK PARK

Miller Motorcars / Chris Petruccio | Miller Motorcars were given an exclusive opportunity to test drive the pre-production McMurtry Spéirling at the historic Lime Rock Park in Salisbury, Connecticut.
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FIRST DRIVE: FORD’S 1000HP FLYING BRONCO

Top Gear / Jethro Bovingdon / Charlie Rose | Meet ‘El Bandito’, an early Ford Bronco marketing car transformed by off-road legend Loren Healy and drift champ Vaughn Gittin Jr. With Fox suspension and a 1000hp supercharged 5.2L V8, it’s built for any terrain.
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JASON CAMMISA ON THE ICONS: CORVETTE ZR1

Hagerty / Jason Cammisa / Anthony Esposito | How does the fastest-ever Corvette stack up against its competition from Italy? And in the context of its record-setting predecessors, is it able to move the needle?
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KTM V ROYAL ENFIELD V CFMOTO V HONDA

Motorcyclenews / Carl Stevens / Martin Fitzgibbons / Michael Guy / Joseph Wright | An in-depth test of who makes the best small adventure bike of 2024 from the MCN team.
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FIRST DRIVE: PRAGA BOHEMA

Top Gear / Tom Ford / Charlie Rose | The Praga Bohema is a road-legal but track-ready hypercar. It weighs less than 1000kg but generates nearly 1000kg of downforce.
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MOTORTREND INVESTIGATES: AMERICA'S EV PROBLEMS

MotorTrend / Miguel Cortina | We travel across the U.S. to speak with policymakers, experts, and industry leaders about electric vehicles. Are we ready for this shift? Can the U.S. lead the way?
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DAS GIPFELTREFFEN 2024

Unframed Films / Porsche Germany | 1.700km, 16 passes. Stuttgart to Nice, driven by fuel and current. 50 Porsches across Europe's finest mountain roads - a celebration of the roadtrip.
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MACAU RACES ON

Sergio Basto Perez / Man U Ho | 70 years of Motorsport History. The most demanding city circuit in the World. Beyond the track, Macau Races On.
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THE ART OF DRIFTING

Christophe Miralles | A look back at the Drift Masters 2024 final at Warsaw's national stadium in Poland.
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2024 CROWDSTRIKE 24 HOURS OF SPA

Chris Ortenburger | Event recap film for the 2024 100th running of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa.
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SEIMAD | OFFICIAL AFTERMOVIE 2024

Pol Hernández Riu | "Piloto," a peculiar young man discovers a Drift event through social media, thus discovering the place where he truly belongs.
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LA CARRERA PANAMERICANA - FOR THE LOVE OF RACING

The Abdala Brothers / Porsche | La Carrera Panamericana — a legendary fusion of history, adrenaline, and emotion. With Porsche, we honour its legacy, push it forward, and share the passion that drives us — for the love of racing.
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FINAL BOUT SPECIAL STAGE SOUTH 2025

Chris Petruccio | Final Bout takes on their southern special stage through dirt and smoke. Only the best move onto the final round!
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RACING IS OUR LIFE

Harrison Hopton | In 1973 a group of misfits changed the face of Formula 1. This is the unreal story of Hesketh Racing, as told by the rebels who made it happen.
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A LOVE LETTER TO MOTORSPORT

Corsa Werks | A cinematic tribute to the people, places, and passion that define racing, this film captures the soul of motorsport across continents and championships during the 2024 season.
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NURBURGRING 24 2025

Mark Urban / Ford Performance | Recap film of Ford Performance competing with three Mustang GT3 race cars at the 2025 Nurburgring 24
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71ST MACAU GRAND PRIX - THE FILM

Sergio Basto Perez | Motorcycles. Touring Cars. The FIA GT and FR World Cup. The most demanding city circuit in the World. It Rained. Experience it, in the 71st Macau Grand Prix Film.
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WOLFSGART 14

Sam Schwartz | Each summer, as July draws to a close, Burlington, Vermont transforms into a haven for automotive enthusiasts. From all corners of the world, people gather — not just for the cars, but for the memories. 
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KAMUI KOBAYASHI LE MANS 24

Mark Urban | Short stylized recap film of Kamui Kobayashi competing at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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MEASURED BY THE CLOCK

Daniel Pendelbury / Peugeot | This short film captures the spirit of Peugeot Sport as they take on the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world’s most iconic endurance race.
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ROAD TO HYPER CAR

Jonny Donnelly / Genesis Magma Racing | As Genesis Magma Racing hurtle toward their Hyper Car debut in 2026, their presence at Le Mans was more than a milestone on their journey. 
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WRC RALLY ACROPOLIS

Theodoros Tzartos / Toyota Hellas / Gazoo Racing | 1,000+ km in 4 days, following every stage of the Rally Acropolis for Toyota Hellas. From Athens to Lamia — dirt, mud, rocks, and raw emotion. This is the Rally of Gods.
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24H NÜRBURGRING 2025 - EXPECTATIONS

Toby Kahler / Falken Tyre | “Expectations” follows Falken Motorsport’s 24 hours Nürburgring 2025. The film is all about pressure - both from 280 000 fans and within a team that calls itself family. 
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ONE OF THE GREATEST DRIVES GOODWOOD HAS EVER SEEN

Jonathan Scrivens / Goodwood | The Goodwood Motor Circuit has seen some incredible drives over its history. However, there isn't a doubt in our mind that Frank Stippler has firmly added his name to the list of the greatest.
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NOTHING ELSE MATTERS

Matthew Howell / Peugeot | Nothing Else Matters - an event film that captures the most difficult of all races - the Le Mans 24 Hours.
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HANKOOK 24H

Mohamad Ibra Awad | During a tense therapy session, Helena and Jeff’s struggle mirrors a race between a Wagoneer S and Tesla Model Y outside—forcing them to choose: drift apart or move forward together.
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TOYOTA GAZOO RACING - THE GARAGE

Toyota Gazoo Racing / Ben Carter / whatnot films | Toyota knows some cars weren’t made for the streets. So they created the GR Garage to turn those mild-mannered commuters into track-ready beasts. Now you’re up to speed. You in?
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TRIUMPH - FOR THE RIDE

Triumph / Lincoln Caplice / Drummond Central / Mojave Productions | These bikes are all about power, style, and versatility, and we wanted to bring that to life in a way that felt raw and real. 
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GMC - HUMMER EV - POWER LIKE NO OTHER

GMC / Alberto Blanco / The Maestros | A visually striking commercial created to highlight the revolutionary performance of the all-electric Hummer EV.
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BMW - IX - DEFINED BY POSSIBILITY

BMW / Darren Streibig | A young physicist explores the concepts of thermodynamics, relativity, and quantum mechanics, when she discovers the unified theory of everything, the BMW iX.
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GWM - GOING FURTHER, TOGETHER

GWM / Riyan Durrani / Anomaly Films | A story of how, in this ever-deteriorating world, there is a grave need to work towards a greener tomorrow if we are to have any chance at giving our children a future the human race is destined for.
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LAMBORGHINI - THE SNOWBALL

Lamborghini / Davide Gentile / Basement HQ | Automobili Lamborghini continues its cherished Christmas tradition with “The Snowball,” a heartwarming video that reveals how a single decision can alter the course of events and reshape human connections.
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BMW - M3 CS

BMW / Lukas Tielke | The BMW M3 CS Touring marks a first of its kind: the very first CS in Touring format — combining everyday practicality with motorsport-grade performance.
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HYUNDAI - ADVENTURE

Hyundai / Ken Rolston / MAD Films / Innocean India | A silent standoff between a man and a woman, each lost in memories of the thrilling adventures they've shared with their cars.
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LOTUS - ARE YOU A DRIVER OR WHAT?

Lotus / Calvin Kretzing / LTIL | A celebration of what it means to be truly connected to a brand that has been making and breaking the rules for 77 years.
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VOLKSWAGEN - MASTERCLASS - R & CREATE

Volkswagen / Alberto Blanco / 27km / DDB Berlin | Director Alberto Blanco and DOP Mikey Zeller present a master class to transform Golf R fans into professional content creators.
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HYUNDAI - IONIQ 6 N - REDEFINING PERFORMANCE

Hyundai / David Jongkwon Kim / Innocean | Two selves. One city. Each drives their own way— until the track. Helmets on. One car. In that instant, they merge. Boundaries vanish. Like an eclipse aligning sun and moon, duality becomes singularity.
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GOODYEAR - STILL

Goodyear / Shane Reid | Goodyear has delivered innovative firsts, broken records, won races, landed on aircraft carriers, and raced to the moon. Our ad signifies a reset for the brand, restoring the brand’s rightful tone and focus.
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KIA - BADASS

Kia / Ken Rolston / Innocean | A high-octane drive unfolds as a driver pushes the car to its absolute limits, weaving through the streets with reckless precision.
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BMW MOTORRAD - LEAN TO PAIN

BMW Motorrad / Nikolas Meyberg / Florida Reklame | On the razor’s edge between control and catastrophe, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, Michael van der Mark, and a relentless pack of riders face the track—not for glory, but for survival.
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KWIK FIT - REASONS TO DRIVE AWAY HAPPY EVERY TIME

Kwik Fit / Harold Einstein / VCCP London | We put the people of Kwik Fit front and centre as the reason you can trust them with your car maintenance needs. 
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BMW - M4 CS EDITION VR46

BMW / Alessandro Pacciani / Hochkant Film / TORQ | The #46 is now 46 – and BMW M has the perfect present to mark the birthday of nine-time motorcycle world champion and current BMW M works driver Valentino Rossi (ITA): the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46.
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JEEP - RACING HEARTS

Jeep / Nikolas Meyberg / Slim Pictures | During a tense therapy session, Helena and Jeff’s struggle mirrors a race between a Wagoneer S and Tesla Model Y outside—forcing them to choose: drift apart or move forward together.
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MARUTI SUZUKI - NO.1 SUV MAKERS

Maruti Suzuki / Ken Rolston / Green Apple Films | A dynamic and inspiring manifesto TVC that highlights the strength, versatility, and performance of Maruti Suzuki's SUV range reinforcing their commitment to adventure, resilience, and superior engineering.
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LEXUS - A NEW PERSPECTIVE WITH REUBEN WU

Lexus / Alberto Blanco / Sweatpants Media | Artist Reuben Wu—known for his drone‑powered light art—partners with the all‑new 2025 Lexus GX 550 to craft mesmerizing, visually-driven storytelling.
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CUPRA - BORN VZ - THRILL OF THE RIDE

Cupra / James Gough | Thrill of the Ride captures the adrenaline and joy of driving the Cupra Born VZ on open country roads, comparing the experience to the excitement of a rollercoaster.
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BEST INDEPENDENT FILM
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MCLAREN - W1 - UNLEASHED ON TRACK

McLaren / Al Clark | The W1 is the fastest-accelerating road-legal McLaren ever. Here it is, unleashed for the first time on track, reaching 200km/h from standstill in 5.8 seconds.
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CUPRA - THUNDERBOLTS

Cupra / Marvel Studios / Habib and Matheus / Ronin | Marvel x Cupra team up for their Thunderbolts* promotion.
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URBAN AUTOMOTIVE - CRAFTED AGAINST CONVENTION

Urban Automotive | The launch film for our Widetrack G-Wagon kit, built for those who break convention and refuse to follow the rules.
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FORD - MUSTANG: LE MANS

Ford / Stephen Parker / Andrea Armada | This animated film tells the story of Ford Mustang from inception to race day, illustrating a legacy that continues to inspire each new generation.
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DEUS EX MACHINA - SPECTER A PROFOUND OBSESSION

Deus Ex Machina / Cameron Goold | A full-circle moment: the longtime partnership between Specter Design and Deus Ex Machina culminates in a limited-edition capsule, honoring their shared passion for craftsmanship and design.
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BENTLEY - A NEW DAWN

Bentley / Jake Betteridge | A dreamlike dawn drive in the Bentley Batur Convertible blurs reality, capturing the emotional bond between car and driver through abstract details, shifting light, and endless ‘pinch-yourself’ moments.
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HOOSIER - TRACKATTACK PRO PRODUCT LAUNCH

Hoosier / Bria Little | LLure teamed up with Hoosier Racing Tires to launch the TrackAttack Pro—their first street-to-track tire, built to handle daily drives and dominate the track.
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TRAILRECON - DESIGNING ADVENTURE

TrailRecon / Wyatt Seaverns | A retired high ranking Navy officer finds him self deciding to risking everything to chase a dream he never knew he had, professional YouTube host.
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PEUGEOT - REWRITE WHAT'S POSSIBLE

Peugeot / Daniel Pendelbury | For Peugeot Sport’s 2025 World Endurance Championship launch, we created a film celebrating a journey of triumphs, setbacks, and ever-growing strength.
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MCLAREN - W1: OFFICIAL REVEAL

McLaren / Mark Easton | Set in a world where speed meets sculpture, this reveal film introduces the McLaren W1 as more than a machine. It’s a kinetic work of art with visceral visuals and sonic intensity. 
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MARELLI MOTORSPORT - THE ART OF MOTORSPORT

Marelli Motorsport / Barbara Otgianu| An extraordinary journey that merges the speed and precision of motorsport with the grace and strength of classical dance, inspired by the Japanese concept of Gambarimasu. 
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WILLIAMS RACING - 2025 STARTS NOW

Williams Racing / Joshua Ward | In December 2024, Carlos Sainz drove a Williams F1 car for the first time—a key milestone as the team aims to climb the championship standings.
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LANDO NORRIS X MONSTER ENERGY - KAIDO RACE PARTY

Lando Norris / Monster Energy / James Gough | To mark the first collaboration between Monster Energy and Lando Norris, we made a love letter to the underground of Japanese Car culture. 
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PORSCHE - 911

Porsche / Alex Kao | Porsche The New 911 was officially launched in Taiwan this April. Through the stories of three individuals, we showcase the brand's relentless pursuit of life and dreams.
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GENESIS - G70 TRACK DAY SPECIAL

Genesis / Jisung Moon | The G70 Track Day Special Concept—born from the Nürburgring Track Taxi—features bold aerodynamics and track-tuned upgrades, embodying Genesis’ pursuit of dynamic performance and refined luxury.
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AUDI - AN AVANT STORY

Audi / Nicholas Kleczewski | A young man’s life, told through his love for Audi Avants—from childhood moments bonding with his father, to a lifetime of memories, and finally becoming a father himself.
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HYUNDAI - DUALITY IN MOTION

Hyundai / Nakchun Kim | Duality in Motion explores Seoul's contrasting harmony through the lens of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. Traditional hanok villages meet towering skyscrapers, serene Han River parks contrast bustling neon-lit streets. 
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SMART - #5 - GAME. CHANGED.

smart / Gideon Merz | smart has elevated its game with the new #5. After a legacy of compact city cars, this is the first smart born with true off-road DNA - bold, capable and built to explore beyond the asphalt. 
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LAND ROVER - DEFENDER OCTA

Land Rover / Ryan Van Kesteren | The OCTA delivers unmatched capability on and off-road, pairing unique performance with epic energy and a focus on driving at its peak.
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MCLAREN - 750S X THE WORLD’S FASTEST SKIER

McLaren / James Gough | Like McLaren Automotive, French speed skier Simon Billy is driven by a desire to beat his own benchmarks. He was already the best… but he wanted to be better still. 
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DEAR FUTURE ME

Owen Garceau / Zach Harnish
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ALLEGGERITA

Alex Schiller
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ERL - FIRST STEPS

Márcio Renner Almeida
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A QUIET DANCE

Nick Dean
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DARE TO DRIVE

Lorenzo Colombo
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KAIZEN

Octane Vision
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SPEED FASTER

Jason Park
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PURSUIT - CHILDREN OF MACHINES

Steve Jones
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GO BEYOND | FORD RANGER WILDTRAK

Saif Sarwar
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LEGACY IN MOTION

Nicolas Higonenq
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FORD BRONCO WILD BLOOD

Tobin Sanson
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FOREST RUN

Luis Heuberger
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DAKAR

Ivan Kristopher Ilagan
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BEAUTIFUL MOTORCYCLING

Jed Dobre
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AHS MOTORCYCLE JACKET

Muhammad Ismail Nasir
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PEOPLE DRIVE

Andrei Burylov
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BMW M4 - OWN THE MOMENT

Vadym Shevchenko
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LE DERNIER COMBAT

Stéphane Gillot
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UP THE MOUNTAIN AND BACK TO GLORY!

Pedro Ferreira
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RISE TO RACE

Ben Slama
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ASTON MARTIN VALOUR - TAME THE UNTAMABLE

Vasily Kostomarov
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THE FREERIDE SPIRIT

Roland Blechschmied
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SPECTER ON WHEELS

Sukho Hwang
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CHASING THE TOUGE

Chase Mitchell Garrett
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THE MANTRA

Brandon Lee
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REDLINE: THE R34 GTR REVEAL

Joe Fuelled
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CARL COX AND HIS BMW E30 ALPINA B6 3.5

Jack Zeniewski
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GESCHICHTE DES ERBES

Dapper Bruijn
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REDLINE

Habib / Matheus
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ONLY THE RAGGED EDGE

Peter Hatter
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REBIRTH OF A LEGEND

Mael Pierre Gerard
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BRING ON TOMORROW

Igor Raevskii
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THE RACING ZONE

Jakob Nilsson
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A NASCAR STORY - THE FINAL LAP

Luca Goury
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PORSCHE - FROM HERE TO THERE

Peter Paul Longno /
Luke Samuel Asper
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DRIVE

Vasiley Zinchyk
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PORSCHE GT3 RS - AESTHETICS IN THE DETAILS

Illia Horban
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ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE - A LOVE LETTER

Alex Bowdery
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ON THE RUN

Robert Streeper
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FASTER THAN MIND

Pietro Vaglieri
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ART OF SPEED

Mahammadsami Matadar | A high-impact automotive CGI film blending photoreal 3D animation and cinematic visuals. Created in Unreal Engine and Blender, it’s a passion-driven tribute to modern car culture and digital craftsmanship.
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ON DUSTY ROADS

Sébastien Varga | Two old friends decide to race again in their old rally car, if they break the record they can get into the professional league.
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STING GRAY MOJAVE

Edward Tuazon | With dynamic visuals and early-morning access to Fountain Tire Truck Center, the film captures the grit, beauty, and spirit of off-road adventure in a place you might not expect.
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FOR THE DREAMERS

Sanaullah Wardk | A young boy, lost in the monotony of everyday life, discovers his passion for rally racing in an unexpected way. As he watches the world of motorsport unfold before him, his dreams take shape—bold, relentless, and untamed.
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AFTER DEATH

Joshua Dana Ludwig | A man races against time and death to ask the love of his life one final question. A man is haunted by a mysterious figure as his car careens through an endless forest. He races to find his girlfriend before it's too late.
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GOLDIE

Jack Braham | Alex and Ellis and their vintage campervan named Goldie are driving from London to Australia, while in India we explore their history and their life on the road.
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OFF THE TRACK

Emma Pascu | Through the eyes of Alana Carter, a 25-year-old female race-car driver, this documentary delves into the high-speed thrills, challenges, and triumphs of carving a career in a male-dominated sport, where passion fuels every turn of the wheel.
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BURNOUT

Karina Zhou / Will Larsen / Lewi Thute / Batu Alpas | In a class-divided dystopia, a young mechanic must navigate between her dreams of grandeur and a terminal illness by entering a deadly racing competition.
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PANTERA ONE

Tony J. Schiavone | On an odd autumn weekend, memories and engine notes blur as a man recalls how his car came to be.
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AFTER THE STORM...

Julio Jaramillo | A group of workers carrying memories and emotions travel in a dimly lit van on their way to the fields. As they share anecdotes about the same events, amid laughter and complaints, they reveal the deep wounds of a loss that bind them together.
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HOT PURSUIT: OUT OF TIME

John Volante | A passion project, inspired by childhood memories of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. Fueled by adrenaline and creative freedom, this cinematic pursuit brings a dream to life—fast cars, flashing lights, and the ultimate showdown on the open road.
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HUNT

Thalia Saleh | Freddie Hunt, son of 1976 Formula 1 World Champion James Hunt, leaves his life and legacy in the fast lane behind to find home and peace in farming and nature conservation on a rural Scottish Farm
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RACE TO THE TOP

Jack DiLorenzo | Tulane Formula Racing is back and faces its defining moment! Follow Michael, Nick, Will, and the team during their debut league racing series. Will the team start its career on a high, or will they be left in the dust?
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TAKING A CHANCE

George Smith | A documentary showcasing a new outlook on family life handling a racing business involving the ups, the downs but all the triumphs.
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LAP TIME

Aaron Aquilina | After the untimely death of his older brother, Alex attempts to end a rivalry they had together in a racing video game, all whilst battling the stages of grief and the pressure of life as shy teenager.
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RECON

Ajay Taylor-Mullen | Recon follows two contractors, Muffin and Warlord, on a stake out. In an attempt to find their target they must put up with each others contrasting personalities.
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MIDDLE OF THE WAY

Yusuf Demirli | Explores the development of rally co-pilots, how they prepare in challenging conditions, the special communication they have with their drivers, the unforgettable memories they have, and how they prepare for the challenges ahead.
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THE DRIVER IN PINK

Mikayla Caroline Kummer | Laura Tebbs is the only female driver on the grid for Time Attack UK, but that does little to stop her. With a bright pink car and neon pink hair, she makes sure that no one can miss her. 
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PROWL OF THE DEMON: ASURA HAYAGRIVA

Pranav Nair | A 3D animation featuring an original supercar design that fuses racing with the thrill of the hunt. Inspired by classic automotive language, it challenges today’s minimalist trends with bold, evocative forms that reimagine the future of performance vehicles.
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BARRY PRYKE: THE MG MAN

Zakariya al-Bashar | A story of Barry Pryke’s lifelong passion for MG cars, exploring how he first got into them, the nostalgia they hold, and his dedication to keeping these classics alive for future generations.
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RED BULL ULTIMATE RACE

Nicholas Schrunk | Who would win in a wheel-to-wheel race between an F1 Car, a Rallycross Car, a Drift Hypercar and a Pro4 Truck? For a fair head to head battle we built the ultimate motorsports race track.
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BAND OF BROTHERS – LE MANS CLASSIC FOR RICHARD MILLE

Jake Betteridge | Endurance racing is like an epic battle, so this film pays homage to all the heroes who have forged the legend of the Le Mans 24 Hours.
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TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES - SPEED TWIN 900

Daniel Pendlebury | A film to launch the Triumph Speed Twin 900. A rider has an aspirational, dream ride with friends.
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THE FONDUE RUN

Sam Schwartz / Thomas Lhermitte | In the heart of the Alps where mountains whisper secrets to the sky. Two marvels take shape, one forged of metal and speed, the other born of milk and time.
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THE ART OF THE MACHINE - M44.41

David Steca | The Porsche M44.41 was the largest 4-cyl engine in production at the time. After over thirty years it is time for a comprehensive rebuild.
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WITH YOU AT EVERY TURN

Benny Edwards | Mikayla Weir doesn’t just chase greatness, she charges at it head-on. With every long haul & every dusty turn, she’s backed by her horse Missile and Chevy Silverado — built tough, built strong. 
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BENTLEY: POWER TO DO

Nicholas Schrunk | This film redefines what a luxury SUV can do — blending three action sports across extreme environments: mountain biking the world’s tallest dune, surfing double-overhead waves, and skiing remote backcountry in Whistler, Canada.
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SAMURAI BLUE: AFTERIMAGE

Wyatt Hall | Yoko Yoshino hits the road for the first time after the death of her brother, the infamous street racer “Samurai Blue”. Can she reach the finish line with her nerves – and car – intact?
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THE GAME

Habib Mohammed | Play for keeps.
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THE EYE OF THE STORM

Nick Dean | On an isolated island, a vehicle becomes a sanctuary, shielding a sleeping child from a tempest's fury through the harmony of design and technology.
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RELIC

Pawel Jermak | Relic explores the R&D process of creation in the context of automotive design. A collision of worlds - Math and Dreams. The project explores the topic in a form of cosmic and psychedelic state, where we as creator's look for ideas.
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PONCHO AND LEFTY IN CHROME DON'T GET YA HOME

Matt Jacobs | Outside a desert saloon, Lefty taunts Poncho’s dirty chopper, but his own pristine motorcycle won’t start. Overlooking basics, Lefty learns a lesson in humility, and the value in more than just appearances.
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TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES | I HEARD IT SING

Nick Dean | A sun-scorched dance between machine and earth, where speed becomes language, silence becomes music, and every mile writes a fleeting poem across the desert floor.
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PURE RSR

Brad Day | PURE RSR is a raw, cinematic tribute to the Porsche 996 RSR. Shot for Bosch Motorsport, the film captures the visceral connection between man and machine, blending brutal performance with stripped-back storytelling.
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VRIDEN - SNOW DRIFTING IN SWEDEN

Oskar Albert Joakimson | Drift in to the Swedish frozen forests where high pressure meets low pressure. Snow, Steel and Speed in perfect symbioses. Dream with us to achieve absolute nirvana.
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THE APPALACHIAN APPLICATION

Mitch Lee Meadows | Inspired by the legendary Ken Block, this film explores what it takes to become a true Appalachian.
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BENZ IN THE BENDS

Francesco Scozzaro | The short film Benz In The Bends by Affluent Media follows a car enthusiast seeking a breather after a taxing day at work.
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"WYOMING DOUBLE" FORD

Dylan Simel | An adventurer attempts to climb a frozen waterfall and kayak down its icy rapids with the help of his Ford Bronco during the heart of a Wyoming winter.
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SATURDAYS

Matt Knudsen | A meditative, hypnotic, fever dream that peers into the world of dirt track racing in a small Iowa town.
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LITTLE CLIMB DANCE

Stéphane Gillot | Shot on Mont Ventoux with a Peugeot 205 T16, this passionate remake captures mountain beauty, motorsport spirit, and driving artistry—a heartfelt homage to a legend and to those who still dare to dream big.
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BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD
NEW
Winners for each of this year's photography themes to be announced during the pre-awards reception at Alexandra Palace:
- Modified & Custom
- Black & White
- Golden & Blue Hour
- Vintage & Classics
- Track & Motorsports
- Nightscapes & Abstract
- Exotic & Supercars
- Lifestyle & Fashion
- Two Wheels & Other
An overall winner to receive the Best Photography Award to be announced on stage during awards show.
To participate, submit your photos via Instagram. Rules on our story highlights.
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST STUNTS
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BEST SOUND
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BEST EDITING
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GRAND PRIX AWARD
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TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE AWARDS NIGHT
2ND OCTOBER 2025 - ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON

2025 Dates / Information

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1st June: Regular Deadline
1st July: Extended Deadline
2nd October: Awards Night

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