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Welcome to the International Motor Film Awards, the ultimate car film festival and the world’s most prestigious event for the automotive film and television industry.
As a networking event and high profile showcase of talent, the Motor Film Awards strives to discover, inspire and celebrate established and emerging talent within the automotive space, and bring together creatives and enthusiasts that share a passion.
Supported by leading authorities and brands within the automotive sector, leading brands within the film and television industry, and Oscar, Emmy and BAFTA winning professionals; the International Motor Film Awards are the Oscars for the motoring world.
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Calling all automotive photographers!
We’ve launched a photography category, submit your photos for a chance to win a trophy at the awards.
- Submit for free via Instagram -
- Monthly photography themes to enter -
- Open to all levels of photographers -
Submit by making a new post on Instagram and tagging us in the photo. Write in the caption that it’s your submission to the @motorfilmawards.
Monthly nominees shared with winners to be
announced on the awards night.
Do you shoot cars/bikes? Show us what you've got!
Any style or type of film, any budget or crew size - from YouTube to Hollywood, we want to see it! See the submit page for more information on the categories, deadlines and submission guidelines.
NOMINATED FILMS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
NOMINATED FILMS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR THE GRAND PRIX AWARD
14 NOVEMBER 2026
PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
The International Motor Film Awards crosses the Atlantic to the world-renowned Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles - marking a spectacular new chapter on the global stage. As the World's premier automotive museum, the Petersen is home to over 400 of the rarest and most iconic vehicles throughout history.
With both the 2nd floor of the museum and the 4th floor rooftop used for the awards show, guests will quite literally dine amongst the cars including some iconic, screen-used film and television cars. Notable highlights on display include the Back to the Future DeLorean, the 1989 Batmobile and rotating franchise exhibits like 25 years of Fast & Furious vehicles.
DRINKS RECEPTION / RED CARPET / AWARDS GALA MUSEUM TOURS / NETWORKING / AFTER PARTY
Pre-awards reception: 4pm
Awards ceremony: 7pm
After party: 9pm
Carriages: 12am
Dress code: Black tie
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