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Visionary Storytelling Takes Center Stage as New Media Film Festival Announces Award Winners Los Angeles CA 2025
French Film Godcasting Wins Grand Prize at Los Angeles New Media Film Festival 2025
Hollywood Embraces NFTs: New Media Film Festival and CharityNFT Launch NFT
An Extraordinary First: New Media Film Festival & CharityNFT Launch NFT Collection Audience Choice Awards
Oscar Winner Jonathan Kitzen and Emmy Nominee David Ari Leon Joins Star-Studded Lineup at New Media Film Festival 2025 PRESS RELEASE
Oscar Winner Jonathan Kitzen and Emmy Nominee David Ari Leon Joins Star-Studded Lineup at New Media Film Festival 2025 PRESS RELEASE Published May 14, 2025 Binary News Network 16th New Media Film Festival is back, June 4-5 2025 bringing together visionary creators...
New Media Film Festival Unveils Bold Lineup of U.S. & L.A. Premieres for 2025
Pushing the Boundaries of Storytelling. Premiering a film, script, or digital creation at New Media Film Festival® is more than just a first screening—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Premieres serve as a platform for groundbreaking storytelling, introducing audiences to fresh perspectives, cutting-edge technology, and emerging talent. By showcasing U.S. and L.A. premieres, the festival fosters innovation, industry recognition, and global visibility, ensuring creators gain the attention they deserve. These exclusive debuts create momentum for distribution, press coverage, and future collaborations, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to honoring stories worth telling and shaping the future of media.
EMMY Winner Jen Greenstreet and Peabody Winner Jason Loftus premiere at New Media Film Festival Los Angeles
New Media Film Festival® Gets Underway with 80 Films & Tech, Featuring EMMY Winner Jen Greenstreet’s May Contain: Danger and Peabody Winner Jason Loftus’ Sky of Tides: Atla
New Media Film Festival Announces Writers Block – A Unique Platform Celebrating EMMY, TELLY & Novice Writers
New Media Film Festival Announces Writers Block – A Unique Platform Celebrating EMMY, TELLY & Novice Writers The innovative New Media Film Festival®, known for championing groundbreaking ideas created Writers Block — a unique and engaging platform for...
Top Entertainment CEOs & Industry Titans Join Forces for Groundbreaking New Media Film Festival®
The upcoming 16th season of the New Media Film Festival® is set to be an extraordinary celebration of diverse and innovative media. June 4 - 5 2025. From cutting-edge AI-generated content to creative documentaries, the festival promises an eclectic and captivating lineup that reflects its commitment to storytelling and innovation. https://www.newmediafilmfestival.com
Major Los Angeles Festival Pivots to Online Platform as City Rebuilds Post-Fire
As Los Angeles rebuilds from the devastating fires, the resilience of its community shines through in unexpected ways. One such beacon of hope is the iconic New Media Film Festival®, which has boldly transitioned to a virtual format for this year's event. The festival, originally scheduled to take place in person, will now be held online on June 4th and 5th, 2025.
35 Titles Secured for Distribution at New Media Film Festival®
Los Angeles. For sixteen years, this annual event has uniquely honored storytelling and technology, establishing a significant presence in the film industry.
New Media Film Festival a Beacon of Creativity and Storytelling
From short form documentaries, AI powered animation, to ambitious AR and VR experiences, the New Media Film Festival® aims to highlight emerging media and innovative content across the board. Now in its 15th year, the festival continues to provide a platform for visionary filmmakers, emerging talents, industry veterans, and tech enthusiasts to tell their stories through various forms of media.
Navigating the New Media Landscape
Adrianne Fekete CEO I Am Unbreakable Magazine 🔥Navigating The New Media Landscape with Susan Johnston In the ever-evolving world of new media, it’s easy to feel lost in the digital shuffle. With hashtag#platforms emerging and fading, trends skyrocketing then...
British Cinematographer Interview – William Shatner Film DP
The World Premiere of the newest William Shatner Film, A Tear in the Sky at 13th Annual New Media Film Fesitval on June 1-2, 2022. A Tear in the Sky is an unprecedented journey into the UFO / UAP phenomenon.A team of military personnel, scientists and special guest William Shatner will attempt to re-capture, in real time, the US Navy “TicTac” UFOs, using state-of-the-art, military-grade equipment and technology.What they find instead are thought-provoking clues into the true nature of the UFO phenomenon and the very fabric of our spacetime reality.
We Are The First - Pioneering - Innovative
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Pioneering the Future of Storytelling Since 2009
At New Media Film Festival®, innovation isn’t a buzzword—it’s our DNA. Since our founding in 2009, we’ve consistently shattered boundaries and redefined what a film festival can be. We were the first to embrace and program groundbreaking technologies and storytelling formats that others only dreamed of.
First-Ever Festival to Program:
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AI-Generated Film – Showcasing the creative potential of artificial intelligence in cinema.
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Touch Rotation – Interactive storytelling that responds to physical movement.
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Holographic Digital Comic – A futuristic blend of comic art and holography.
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Immersive Distribution Experiences – Pushing the limits of how stories reach audiences.
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Micro Content Distribution – Celebrating bite-sized brilliance in storytelling.
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AI Platform-Built Romcom – A love story crafted by algorithms and heart.
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AR International Art Exhibit – Augmented reality meets global artistic expression.
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Collaborative V Screening – A new frontier in participatory viewing.
 Tech Meets Talent
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First Festival in Story & Technology – Where narrative innovation meets cutting-edge tech.
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EMMYS® Consulting & Broadcasting – Trusted by the best in the industry.
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Live VR Pitch Funding – A panelist funded an audience member’s VR pitch in real time.
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Feature Film Funded from a 30-Second Pitch – Proof that big ideas don’t need big time.
Ahead of the Curve
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Bitcoin Payment Integration – Embracing decentralized finance for creative commerce.
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NFT Categories – Recognizing digital ownership and blockchain-based storytelling.
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And So Much More – From AI to XR, we continue to lead the charge into the future.
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Current Awards New Media Film Festival® has won:
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Media Innovator Awards
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LUX Global Excellence Awards
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Best Celebration of Emergent Media Content – USA
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Best Annual Media and Technology Event – California
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Best Celebration of Emerging Cinematic Talent – USA
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