June 2 online and June 3 Los Angeles 2027
for another spectacular year celebrating visionary creators from around the world.
2 days. 2 experiences. 1 global community.
Sustainable by Design
Meet new people, discover new stories, and be part of the future of media.
- Red‑carpet energy
- VIP Soiree
- Global premieres
- Group Q & A’s
- VR experiences
- International Art Exhibit
- Awards ceremony
Connect
Mix, mingle, make new friends, learn, discover and connect.
Network & Nosh
Enjoy some refreshments while you network, make new friends, new deals.
Red Carpet
As always, nominees, celebrities, Industry VIP’s walk the Red Carpet and dazzle.
Q & A Blocks
Nominees, VIP’s and surprise guests.
Screenings
Watch World Premieres & original content from all around the globe.
International Art Exhibit
From world renowned artists to new entries in the art world. Come discover what the art world is creating and exhibiting now.
2026 Nominee details below. Click any poster or search thru end of the year.
Note – Podcast, script, and music‑only entries include curated samples.
Festival Programming Schedule
Day 1:
Watch from anywhere in the word. Join us online to mix and mingle via video & text chat with Industry Leaders from the Entertainment & Tech sectors as well as fun loving film & content fans!
Day 2:
6-10:30PM
6-7 PM Networking & Nosh, Red Carpet, International Art Exhibit, VR and more.
7:05-10:30PM Screenings, Q& A blocks, & Awards Reveal
Meet Nominees, Judges, Speakers, Creators, Film Fans, Techies and more. Funding, hiring, casting, collaborations, even love has happened at the festival. Be there.
Trailblazing Since Day One
Pioneering the Future of Storytelling Since 2009
Innovation isn’t a trend at New Media Film Festival® — it’s our DNA.
Since 2009, we’ve led the industry by championing breakthrough technologies and storytelling formats long before they hit the mainstream.
1st Ever to Program
AI‑Generated Film • Touch Rotation Stories • Holographic Digital Comics • Immersive Distribution • Micro‑Content • AI Platform‑Built Romcom • AR International Art Exhibit • Collaborative V‑Screening
Tech Meets Talent
First Festival in Story & Technology • EMMYS® Consulting & Broadcasting • Live VR Pitch Funding • Feature Film from a 30‑Second Pitch
Ahead of the Curve
Bitcoin Payment Integration • NFT Categories • And more — from AI to XR, we continue to lead.
Awards We’ve Won
Media Innovator Awards • LUX Global Excellence Awards • Best Celebration of Emergent Media Content (USA) • Best Annual Media & Technology Event (California) • Best Celebration of Emerging Cinematic Talent (USA)
New Media Film Festival® — where the future of storytelling unfolds.
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Venue:
Los Angeles studio zone, California USA