VIDEO BRIEF

Objective:

Capture the excitement, creativity, and fun of summer biking adventures. Showcase a mix of epic rides, funny moments, and unique styles to inspire viewers and celebrate the love of bikes.

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Target Audience:
Bike enthusiasts, outdoor adventure lovers, and anyone looking for summer fun.

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Tone & Style:
Energetic, vibrant, and playful. Blend of serious action shots, slow-motion footage, and humorous clips. Feel free to get creative with angles, transitions, and music!

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Content Elements:

• Epic riding scenes: jumps, tricks, scenic routes

• Fun moments: friends laughing, goofy stunts, spontaneous fun

• Slow-motion shots: emphasize key tricks or beautiful scenery

• Creativity: inventive edits, unique camera angles, or funny twists

• Locations: highlight iconic Queenstown spots or your favorite local trails

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Duration:
1-3 minutes

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Submission Details:
Send your finished video by 10th January 2026. Make sure it’s high quality and showcases the best of summer biking!

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Incentive:
Chance to win $1000 cash!

Get filming, get creative, and show us your summer riding vibes!

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Rules for Entrants

Team members

Riders: No restrictions on the number of riders you can have in your team.

Open Competition: The competition is open to everyone, anyone can enter.

 

Competition Requirements

Video locations: Please request permission on any private land being filmed. 

Any use of drones in videos must be authorised correctly and not flown any where near helicopter or flight paths.

No pirate trail usage, please use QMTBC trails only or any new builds must get permission and sign of by council and QMTBC.

Submission

Submission method: Please submit your entry through WeTransfer.

Music licensing: Any music used must be under your license or royalty-free (stock).

 

Deadline for submission for consideration : 10th January 2026

 

Overall Rules 

• Winner’s will be decided during the showing.

• Judges decision is final (except People’s Choice). 

• All submissions will be displayed on the Queenstown Bike Festival website. 

• Awards for top 3 entrants 

 

Judging Criteria

• Overall Creativity of Submission

• Consistency of Vision and Flow

• Shot Difficulty Level

• Summer Vibe Entertainment 

• Originality