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Auckland, New Zealand
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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The Big Bike Film Night
Taupo, New Zealand · Est. 2013 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Taupo, New Zealand
63
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- No physical screenings
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
Lights, Cameras, Bikes! We're calling for submissions to The Big Bike Film Night 2027. This global short bike-themed film festival will be raising the curtains on our 13th year. What’s The Big Bike Film Night all about? Our mission is to bring the best SHORT cycling films from around the world together for our audiences. IF YOUR FILM DOES NOT HAVE RELEVANCE TO CYCLING - PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IT! Only bike-related (mainly DOCUMENTARY) films under 35 minutes will be considered. Please read the categories of films we are looking for carefully to ensure your film fits our criteria. Showcasing a collection of short movies that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want- action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. Our film festival captures the fun, adventure, and inspiration that riding enables, whatever we ride. We look for films that go beyond two-wheels and aspire to show films with universal themes - adversity, challenge, determination, passion, courage. etc. with the bicycle the humble conduit. The films selected are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that move us, and most importantly of all- that inspire us to get out and ride. Make it. Submit it. Get Selected! Entries close: 1 November 2026 Thank you in advance the team at The Big Bike Film Night
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2013
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