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Motorcycles are more of a fashion statement in mainstream movies. They’re rarely relevant to the narrative, let alone central to it. Even when they are, they’re hardly represented accurately. Or authentically, for that matter.
If you’re starved for stories about life on two wheels, Hollywood seldom delivers. That’s where the Vahna Motorcycle Film Festival (VMFF) and Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival (TMFF) step in and step up — not only showcasing movies made by riders, but also movies made for riders. What’s more, both are bringing eclectic cinematic collections to North American audiences this fall.
Previously known as Meta, Vahna is one of the last remaining motorcycle magazines in print. With an emphasis on storytelling, adventure, and moto culture, hosting a film fest is a natural fit for Vahna. It’s also a natural fit for Triumph, which returns as the presenting sponsor for the third year in a row.
Taking the show on the road, VMFF will screen a slate of finalist films during a multi‑city tour throughout September and October. All 10 films will be presented at each of the six tour stops, with guest judges choosing three award winners while viewer voting determines the Audience Choice winner.
In addition to the theatrical tour, select Triumph dealers (map above) will also exhibit VFMM films over the next seven weeks. As for the tour, it’s already visited Arizona’s Bisbee Royale on September 12, but the remaining dates are listed below.
| 2026 Vahna Motorcycle Film Festival | ||
|---|---|---|
| September 17 | Denver, Colorado | Oriental Theatre |
| September 26 | Seattle / North Bend, Washington | North Bend Theatre |
| October 16 | San Diego, California | 100% Headquarters |
| October 22 | Atlanta, Georgia | Tara Theatre |
| October 24 | Culpeper, Virginia | Heritage Park |
Whether it’s the story of Lisa, a vacant-restaurant-dwelling Harley racer (“Newcombers”), or an MMA champion finding solace on a Bonneville (“Impa Kasanganay - Commit to the Adventure”), the VMFF lineup is as artful as one would expect. But two films, Daniel Stark’s “Thirty Days” and David Martinez’s “Rally Kats,” aren’t exclusive to VMFF. That’s because both films will also show at the Toronto film fest. They’re just two of 15, too.
From meditative to heart-pounding to adventurous, the TMFF slate spans not just a range of stories, but also tones. There’s a love letter to a well-worn 1984 BMW R80 G/S (“My Forever Bike”), a feature-length journey into the jungles of South America (Southbound 3), and poignant portrait of a paralyzed racer turned builder (“Between Two Wheels”). However, it’s “Yalla Habibi!,” a film co-directed by and starring Ryan of FortNine, that will pique the interest of many Common Tread readers who heard him talk about the making of the film on a Highside/Lowside podcast.
Like VMFF, TMFF will take the show on the road, but only after debuting at Toronto’s Paradise theater on October 1-3. Thereafter, the traveling fest will visit four other Canadian cities throughout October and November.
| 2026 Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival | ||
|---|---|---|
| October 15 | Calgary, Alberta | Plaza Theatre |
| October 23 | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Cineplex Park Lane |
| November 6 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Park Theatre |
| November 13 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | CCFM |
Moto-centric films rarely earn theatrical releases, but the Toronto and Vahna film fests are putting two-wheeled stories on the big screen — where they belong.
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