Festival Guidelines
- Video length: Max 60 seconds
- Content: No sponsorships, no product placements, no commercial promotion
- Music: Use only original music or royalty-free, copyright-free tracks
- Eligibility: Open to amateur filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds
Tahoe Focus: Videos showcase the Lake Tahoe region
Categories
- Bike Park: Jumps, berms, and flowy lines. Show us your favorite bike park ride.
- Family Affair: Biking with your kids, partner, or pup. Joy on two wheels for everyone.
- Next Gen/Groms: Young riders, big dreams. Youth-driven edits made by or featuring the next generation.
- Awe-Inspiring Beauty: The wild beauty of Tahoe and beyond. Think misty forests, alpine sunsets, and singletrack serenity.
- Extreme Adventure: Pushing limits. Steep, technical, or remote — share your big ride, responsibly.
Guidelines for Content
To keep our channel aligned and professional, please ensure:
- Videos are complete (color, audio, subtitles if needed)
- No copyrighted music or visuals without permission
- No offensive, misleading, or sensitive material
- Content aligns with our values and mission
Judging Criteria
Scoring Rubric (1–5 scale per category):
- Creativity: Originality in storytelling and visual presentation
- Emotion & Engagement: Evokes a sense of connection, joy, awe, or adrenaline
- Visual: Composition, lighting, stability — not technical perfection, but clarity
- Relevance to Category: How well it fits the category theme
Bonus Points:
- Youth submissions
- Innovative or unexpected approaches