SHOWCASE YOUR CONTENT ON THE BIG STAGE
The TFI Wildcard Film Competition is a standout opportunity for grassroots creators to gain meaningful exposure, connect with some of the best creators in the industry, and compete for a chance to be invited to the 2026 4x4 Adventure Film Invitational. The Wildcard winner will take home $5,000 in cash and secure an official entry into the 2026 4x4 Adventure Film Invitational.
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MOTION GRAPHIC
To be eligible, all films must include the Official TFI Wildcard motion graphic at the very beginning of the film.
- The motion graphic must appear first, before any other footage
- No edits or alterations are permitted
- The motion graphic does not count toward your film’s time limit
Films submitted without the official motion graphic, or with edited versions, will not be eligible.
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PRESENTING PARTNER
The 2026 TFI Wildcard is proudly presented by Protect an exciting new outdoor brand built for people who live and breathe adventure.
As fellow outdoor lovers, we’re absolutely pumped to have Protect on board. To kick things off, every TFI Wildcard entrant will receive a Protect PR package, sent directly to you.
Bonus Points Opportunity
TFI will allocate 10 bonus points to any entrant who completes either of the following before submissions close on March 2:
- Includes the Protect product/branding in their film, or
- Submits a Reel featuring the Protect product/branding
This is an easy opportunity to boost your score while showcasing a brand made for the outdoors.
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MUSIC PARTNER
We’ve partnered with Harpoon for this year’s TFI Wildcard, with his soon to be released single Paint the Sky Blue announced as the official event song.
This is exciting news for all film entrants Harpoon has granted permission for every TFI Wildcard entrant to use any of his music in their film submission, giving you access to high-quality, licensed tracks to elevate your storytelling.
Bonus Points Opportunity
TFI will allocate 10 bonus points to any entrant who completes either of the following before submissions close on March 2:
- Includes a Harpoon track in their film, or
- Submits a Reel featuring a Harpoon track using the instagram music feature
