DIY MOVIE NIGHT
Submissions Are Now Open — Deadline, September 12 2025
DIY (Do It Yourself) is all about making things happen with what you’ve got—no big budgets, just your own creativity, passion, and the drive to bring your vision to life.
DIY Movie Night is a celebration of that independent spirit. We spotlight ski and snowboard films made by talented riders and filmmakers who are building their way into the scene on their own terms.
This is your opportunity to showcase your work, share your story, and be considered for a spot in the official DIY Movie Night lineup.
All submissions will be reviewed, and the films that best fit the DIY approach will be selected to screen at the event. On the night of the screening, the audience will watch and vote to decide which project is the winner. The community gets to pick their favorite!
Before you fill out the form and hit “Submit,” please read all the information below. There are important details about how winning projects are supported after the event, and how we keep the DIY spirit alive by creating opportunities for the future.
Once you’ve checked everything, complete the form below. We’re excited to see what you’ve been working on!
2000€ up for grabs!
BEST FREESTYLE AND FREERIDE PROJECT WIN 1000€ EACH
This year, Arctic Weekend will award cash prizes to the Best Freestyle Project and the Best Freeride Project, each category winner will receive 1,000€.
The prize is awarded as a production fund for the winner’s next film project. All funding comes directly from Arctic Weekend and its partners.
In addition to the cash prize, winners will receive professional feedback and creative guidance from experienced filmmakers who have built their careers through independent projects.
Arctic Weekend will also provide mentorship to help winners secure additional funding and resources for their upcoming production.
The new project from both winners will be given a prime premiere slot at the next Arctic Weekend, giving you a platform to showcase your work.
The winning project serves as a kick-off and foundation for your next film, helping you build momentum and take your filmmaking to a new level!
IN CASE YOU END UP WINNING!
Read the PRIZE ACCEPTANCE TERMS
-
The prize you win is a production fund to help kick off your next film project. While we know our fund isn’t a massive budget, it's a starting point—and with the right planning, amazing things are possible.
To keep things fair and transparent, we just ask you to share a clear plan for how you’ll use the money for the project — this helps make sure it really supports your future creative work. For example, you might want to use it to cover filming trip costs, buy a new lens for a camera or invest in editing software that help you make your next project.
You let us know when you’re planning to start the new project, and we’ll align everything around it. If there’s a delay, no worries—we’ve got your back.
We’d love to screen your new film at Arctic Weekend and share some clips to promote the event. If anyone else wants to use the footage, we’ll sort that out with you separately.
You keep full rights to your footage—it’s your work. We only ask that you include the Arctic Weekend logo or mention the event in your new project. You can do this in a way that fits your film’s vibe and style—for example, by adding a mention in the end credits.
Prize money will be paid out within 30 days of the announcement of the winners.
This gives us enough time to get everything processed and into your hands so you can start working your next project! During this time, we’ll make a plan for how Arctic Weekend can support you—whether that’s through mentorship, connections, or helping you take the next steps toward your new film.
We’ve set things up this way because the winning fund is meant to build momentum for you, your crew, the community, and the culture.
Fill out the form below and hit submit!
It only takes a few minutes, and it's essential to ensure your film is considered.
DIY film submissions deadline: September 12, 2025 — Don't miss it!