Video Contest




Calling All Videographers, Content Creators, and Festival Fans!

Are you ready to capture the magic of Dominion Energy Riverrock? Whether you’re a seasoned videographer, a YouTube enthusiast, licensed drone pilot, or just someone with a creative spark, we want YOU to show us your unique vision of the biggest outdoor sports and music festival in the country!

From epic outdoor adventures and breathtaking stunts to incredible live music and vibrant festival vibes, Dominion Energy Riverrock is a feast for the senses—and now’s your chance to showcase it through your lens. 

Here's How It Works

  • Register for the video contest. You’ll receive behind-the-scenes access, a festival shirt, and a drink ticket*. 
  • Attend the festival (happening May 16-18) and film your experience. 
  • Capture the energy, excitement, and creativity of Riverrock: think impressive athletic pursuits, scenic riverfront beauty, buzzing crowds, and unforgettable performances. 
  • Edit your footage into a :15, :30, or 60 second masterpiece that tells the story of the festival through your eyes. 

Pricing Schedule

Opening Price: $20

*Drink ticket must be used during normal festival hours

Entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable, even in the case of a race cancellation, postponement, event format changes, and/or if you are unable to participate.

INCOME BASED RATE

The Photo Contest offers a $15 special rate for those who qualify for an income based rate. Click here for eligibility information.

Packet Pick Up

You must pick you your packet before the start of your event. A Photo ID is required to pick you your packet. You may pick up a packet for another pre-registered participant, provided you have a copy of their photo ID.

Location: Belle Isle Parking Lot (Tredegar St & Brown’s Island Way)

You may only pick up your packet during these hours:

  • Friday, May 16 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 17 from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday, May 18 from 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Failure to check in will eliminate you from prize money consideration.

Awards

Cash prizes are up for grabs for the most creative, engaging, and memorable videos! 

Prizes: 

  • 1st Place: $450 
  • 2nd Place: $300 
  • 3rd Place: $150 
  • Honorable Mention(s): up to three $100 prizes 

Submission Deadline

Tuesday, May 20 by 10 a.m.

Submit your video and get a chance to shine in front of the entire Dominion Energy Riverrock community! The winning videos will be featured on our official channels, so your work could inspire and entertain thousands. 

Pro Tip: Let the music and energy guide you! Pair your visuals with the electric vibe of Riverrock to create something unforgettable.

 

Contest Rules

Videographers must submit their edited video via email to [email protected] by 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 20 using the following guidelines: 

  • Videos should be no longer than 60-seconds
  • Videos are accepted in either a 16:9 or 9:16 aspect ratio
  • Videos must be submitted in .avi, .mov, .mpg or .wmv format
  • Videos should not contain text. Voiceovers and music are allowed but profanity cannot be used. Any mention of the festival needs to be the full name of “Dominion Energy Riverrock”
  • You may send us a link from which to download large files.
     

Please include contact information in the email. Late submissions will NOT be accepted. No more than one video per contest entrant will be eligible for prize money. 

A panel of judges will be looking for the video that captures the spirit of Dominion Energy Riverrock. Videographers will be responsible for providing their own equipment. Organizers will not be responsible for incomplete, late, or damaged submissions.  Videographers agree to share rights to all videos submitted with Sports Backers and Venture Richmond. By entering a video in the Dominion Energy Riverrock Video Contest, the entrant is granting Sports Backers and Venture Richmond a nonexclusive, transferable, royalty-free license to publish the video for advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes without attribution (in some cases), compensation, permission or further notification to the entrant. Employees of Sports Backers and Venture Richmond are ineligible for the contest. 

Results will be announced on Thursday, May 22nd on the Dominion Energy Riverrock website. 

Past Winners

2024 Winners

1. Thomas Macaulay
2. Brooks Billings
3. Matthew Scott Stone

Honorable Mention: Marysa Tuttle

2023 Winners

1. Chris Ball
2. Charles Ventura
3. Taylor Van Ness

2022 Winners

1. Aarron Saldivar
2. Matt Scott
3. Oleg Tsvetkov

2019 Winners

1. Grey Walters
2. Ryan Little
3. Jake Bell

2018 Winners

1. Ryan Little
2. Cole Pearson
3. Olivia Graziano

2017 Winners

1. Jason Hicks
2. Ryan Little
3. Connor Jenkins

2016 Winners

1. Drew Scott
2. Jason Hicks
3. Sarah Kate Gervasoni

2015 Winners

1. Drew Scott
2. Jack Anderson
3. Sam Parker

2014 Winners

1. Jack Anderson
2. Peyton Swedenborg
3. Marv Sowers

2013 Winners

1. Jack Anderson
2. Drew Scott
3. James Gaffney
3. HM. Marv Sowers

2012 Winners

1. Tanner Rozum
2. Chris Schurz
3. Sean McKeown

2011 Winners

1. Alexander Williams
2. Stephen Beeson
3. Sean McKeown

View all videos on the Dominion Energy Riverrock YouTube Channel