New Media Film Festival®
Iconic. Real. Connected.
Before “new media” was a buzzword, we were already building the future. Since 2009, New Media Film Festival® has honored stories worth telling — for all ages, all cultures, all media.
We create immersive, in-person experiences that spark creativity, forge connections, and shape culture.
Priceless Opportunities
Where legends meet ingenues — and real deals happen. Funding, book deals, distribution, casting — and more have happened here. Every year brings new opportunities.
Awards – Priceless. With a jury from Marvel, HBO, the Emmys, Grammys, PBS, BBC, and more, the stakes are high. Global reach. Iconic possibilities.
Our Commitment
Fairness. Inclusion. Innovation. A global stage for visionary creators-bold storytellers-industry changemakers. Where everyone is invited to reimagine what story & tech can do.
Join Us
June 3–4, 2026 | Los Angeles | Hybrid
Red carpet. Soirée. Screenings. Q&As. Immersive. Global art. Awards.
Where creators collab, stories spark, and technology brings imagination to life.
Celebrities Honored
Testimonials
Matthew Modine
Emmy & Golden Globe Nominee
New technologies have empowered and enabled creators outside of a studio or network system to make their own movies and develop cutting edge entertainment. Affordable cameras and editing software allow artists to create and express their skills for a multitude of new distribution platforms. We are presently witness of how storytellíng is being redefined in the 21st Century. New Media Film Festival highlights and showcases what will come next.
John Carstarphen
Writer, Producer, Director
As an African American filmmaker, I’ve never felt more relaxed or inspired at a film festival. While #OscarsSoWhite is trending in Hollywood the New Media Film Festival 2016 has quietly shown the world how to honor content makers from across every discipline imaginable – and every ethnicity – without sacrificing its core identity. That’s an amazing feat, worthy of imitation. I think the New Media Film Festival is the future of film festivals. Congratulations!
Nicholas (Nick) Reed
Oscar Winner
The New Media Film Festival® seemed like an outlier when it started in 2009, with their strange categories, web series, 3D storytelling, digital comics, now all of a sudden these phrases are the new normal. The NMFF is always looking to the future, challenging creators, the market and the audience to discover new storytelling. There are not many festivals pushing the limits.
Paul Koretz
Council Member
The City of Los Angeles salutes and celebrates …New Media Film Festival, a celebration of the intersection of new technology and storytelling….continues to bring together cutting-edge technology, innovative storytelling, and world-renown talent to the City of Los Angeles. Through caring deeds and steadfast ways, the New Media Film Festival has helped make the City of Los Angeles a better place in which to live and create.
SPONSORS
Supporting Creators
MEDIA PARTERS
Sharing the stories of now.
Festival Reviews
Totally great festival offered more than your average film fest.
An outstanding festival to be a part of, with excellent organization and communication, and opportunities to showcase our shorts ! Loved being a part of this film festival.
New Media Film Festival® is one of the best and best run in LA. With so many different platforms falling under “new media” it’s refreshing to see a festival that understands that Content is King! Alison Arngrim (Little House of the Prairie) & I took full advantage of the networking opportunities.
Trailblazing Since Day One
We Were the First to Program
AI-Generated Film Cinema crafted by algorithms and imagination.
Touch Rotation Stories that respond to physical movement.
Holographic Digital Comic Comic art meets futuristic holography.
Immersive Distribution Experiences Expanding how stories reach audiences.
Micro Content Distribution Bite-sized brilliance before it was a trend.
AI Platform-Built Romcom A love story shaped by data and heart.
AR International Art Exhibit Augmented reality meets global artistic expression.
Collaborative V Screening Audiences become part of the narrative.
Tech Meets Talent
First Festival in Story & Technology Where narrative meets cutting-edge tech.
EMMYS® Consulting & Broadcasting Trusted by the best in the industry.
Live VR Pitch Funding A panelist funded a pitch in real time.
Feature Film from a 30-Second Pitch Big ideas don’t need big time.
Ahead of the Curve
Bitcoin Payment Integration Embracing decentralized creativity.
NFT Categories Recognizing digital ownership in storytelling.
And So Much More From AI to XR — we keep leading.
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Venue:
Los Angeles studio zone, California USA