April 14, 2027 - Charlotte NC |
GRAND MOTORING FILM FESTIVAL |
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MILESTONE 10TH GRAND MOTORING FILM FESTIVAL ROARS INTO THE SMITH HENDRICK HERITAGE INVITATIONAL
 Early Deadline for Submissions is November 15, 2026
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Be part of North America’s premier celebration of automotive cinema and ride the red-carpet into the Smith Hendrick Heritage Invitational weekend, April 14-17, 2027 in Charlotte North Carolina.
Submit via FilmFreeway today! |
A NIGHT OF CINEMATIC SPLENDORNorth America’s premier motoring film festival joins a high-profile lineup leading into the prestigious Smith Hendrick Heritage Invitational in Charlotte, North Carolina. Held at the state-of-the-art Cain Center for the Arts, this must-attend event brings together automotive aficionados and industry professionals for a dynamic schedule of vehicle displays, panel discussions, a VIP welcome reception, and featured film screenings.
Grand Motoring is actively seeking bold new automotive & car culture cinema from independent filmmakers, journalists, production companies, advertising agencies, and students. Submissions are open across all lengths and formats, including documentaries, brand films & commercials, web videos & digital series, and television projects and event films. Your work will be evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges from the film, automotive, and media industries. This year’s lineup led by Jay Ward (Franchise Creative Director at Pixar Animation Studios), Dutch Mandel (former editor and publisher of Autoweek), Simone Griffeth (star of Death Race 2000), and Tara Klein (Creative Director at Hearst Autos) among many others. Submit your project today to secure your place at automotive cinema's main event. |
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North America's Premier Motoring Film Festival
Celebrating its milestone tenth anniversary, the Grand Motoring Film Festival is the premier event honoring the intersection of automotive culture and cinematic arts. The festival unites automotive aficionados and film enthusiasts to showcase and recognize outstanding media created by independent filmmakers, journalists, students, production companies, and advertising agencies.
"What a well run, great experience. Met so many creative filmmakers - I would not miss this event ever." - P. Miller (Filmmaker)
