“With industry-leading judges & a long history of featuring groundbreaking new content, the New Media Film Festival’s call for entries is one that every creator should be answering.” – Film Daily
Honoring Stories Worth Telling since 2009.
New Media Film Festival® the festival you’ll want to enter.
In the dynamic world of content, originality is key. The New Media Film Festival® offers a unique platform for storytellers who dare to step away from the conventional and embrace innovation. With a submission process that values story and production quality, the festival opens doors to industry leaders and potential collaborations. It’s an opportunity for creators to retain their rights while gaining exposure and recognition from seasoned professionals in the field of New Media.
Submission Process
- Up to 3 Industry leaders review/screen your content based on story, production value, New Media.
- If 2-3 of the screeners approve of your content based on our criteria, you are accepted in to the festival.
- Eligibility – all genres, formats, niches, completed by dates accepted including online and distributed content.
- Nominee files are for festival purposes only.
- Rules & Terms
We Accept it All
- All content considered, online, made public, novice, expert
- All genres, niches, ages
- All completed by dates
- Distributed and Non-Distributed content
- Inclusive & Diverse, always.
“Top six festivals for content creators” — Backstage Magazine
“Five Stars.” — FilmFreeway, Global Awards & Google
Awards
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Grand Prize Award, Priceless. Meetings with HBO and Marvel, along with studio time in Los Angeles, and various production & Mongo Media Solutions services, and a Filmustage package, among other perks.
All category winners are awarded a custom hand-painted wood film slate and a Filmustage package, value $1000.00
Top 3 Scripts are awarded a certificate for a Filmustage package, value $1000.00, Script Reader Pro & Scriptwriters Network packages.
Awards valid for 1 year from festival date, non-transferable.
Legit
This festival is an IMDB Official Event that upholds the UFFO Code of Practices for Film Festivals, it offers a platform for submissions to gain exposure beyond the festival circuit.
With a staggering 20 million reach across social media and 80,000 newsletter subscribers, the event promises significant visibility. Recognized as the Best Festival consecutively from 2021 to 2024 by Global Awards & Innovation Awards, it stands as a testament to excellence in the industry. Judges from esteemed organizations such as Marvel, HBO, PBS, Rolling Stone, and the BBC, further solidifying its reputation as a beacon for cinematic talent.
Nominee Perks
A nominee pass for the title accepted. Classic content, the director. Scripts, the writer, Tech content, the creator. With this pass, nominees can enjoy an Eco friendly red carpet experience, engage in a Q&A block after their screening, networking and more. The pass also includes promotional press opportunities, social media mentions with a significant reach, and online recognition of the cast and crew. Additionally, there are financial incentives like guest discount codes and the potential for distribution on a wide array of platforms. This pass represents a valuable opportunity for industry professionals to gain visibility and consideration for their content.
DEADLINES:
Opening – $65
Regular – November 6 2024, $75
Pre-Fest – January 6, 2025, $80
Final – April 6, 2025, $95
Notification by April 15, 2025
Classic & Tech Category Info
Animation – Types of animation may include traditional, 2D and 3D animation, stop motion, and computer-generated imagery (CGI).
AR, MR, AI, 5D, UX – Augmented Reality (AR): Enhances real-world environments with digital overlays, providing interactive experiences in education, retail, and gaming.
– Artificial Intelligence (AI): Powers adaptive learning systems and intelligent user interfaces, offering personalized experiences and efficient decision-making processes.
– Mixed Reality (MR): Merges real and virtual worlds to produce new environments where physical and digital objects co-exist, revolutionizing training, design, and remote collaboration.
– 5D Technology: Although not as commonly referenced as AR, AI, or MR, 5D technology often relates to advancements in cinema and entertainment, providing immersive, multi-sensory experiences.
-UX: Interactive media and user experiences.
SCREENING OR EXPERIENCING VARIES PER TITLE.
Artwork Either digital art, or non. All modalities accepted.
Children Children are our future. What stories are you creating for children? What stories are the children creating? Right now, that demographic would be Gen Alpha, they are the first to be born entirely in the 21st Century.
Digital Comics also known as electronic comics or eComics, are comics released in a digital format rather than printed on paper.
Documentary Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and a great documentary is the perfect way to explore and reflect on remarkable stories.
Drone any content that uses unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, equipped with cameras to capture aerial footage for film and video production.
Faith & Family Stories that are meaningful for all audiences.
Feature 30 minutes or longer , any subject, genre or format. Feature length film, the standard for streaming platforms.
Gaming We love the world of gaming – the thrill of victory, the adventure of exploring new worlds, and the excitement of competing with friends!
Metaverse A network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection.
Mobile/Tablet Your media content created with cell phone and/or tablet.
Music Only An audio file of a song, usually submitted as an .mp3
Music Video Inspire us with your latest Music video
New Media
Since New Media is an ever evolving arena, we have this category for those of you that have created something that is not right for our other categories.
NFT We are the 1st festival to accept NFT’s and 100% of the category fee goes towards NFT purchases.
One Page Feedback – Scripts Writers asked for it, now we have added it. This is an add on only to a script submission. This gives you an inside look into what your script is really conveying to an Industry.
Pilot A TV pilot is a standalone episode of a television series used to sell the show to a network or distributor.
Pitching
Our successful Producer Panel & Pitching is now available online. You must own the rights to what you pitch. Our pitches have led to meetings with Execs from BBC, Warner, Sneak Preview, Qualcomm, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Lighthouse, and more. We strategize & pitch up to 2 Execs. If interested we connect you and are no longer involved. If no we send you why. To hear pitching tips from Execs click here
Podcasts
A program made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet and/or apps. Submit your video or audio podcast today.
Scripts
All stories in text format. Short or long form, animation, treatments, bibles, live shows, plays, comedy, sitcom, drama, books, web series, reality, live, TV any story in text format, this is for you. There is not a limit on page numbers.
Shorts
Any content 30 minutes or under.
STEAM content that explores the power of creativity and knowledge in any/all of these sectors: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
Student Student film makers are crushing it! Witness brilliance as they show us what they can accomplish. From script to finish, these young minds are taking the stage!
SR – Socially Responsible
Film & media content that has a socially responsible message and would like to be considered for competition in this category. Including but not limited to PSA’s, industrials, journalism. We have had stories as diverse as the Last Dinners of Death Row Inmates to Bumblebees.
Trailers are a preview of what’s to come in your new favorite story. Category judges by a journalist who exclusively reviews trailers for press.
TV Calling all TV creators! Submit your shows.. This is your chance to showcase your hard work and talent in TV.
Virtual Reality / 360
Any content created with Virtual Reality or 360 technology, Immersive content and interactive story experiences.
Web Series a collection of scripted or non-scripted videos, released on the internet in episodic form.
Stories that exemplify the power of the cinematic arts to inspire and transform.
Festival worth the entry fee.
Makes the cutting edge accessible.
We Were The First
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AI generated film
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Touch Rotation
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Holographic Digital Comic
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Immersive Distribution Experience
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Micro Content Distribution (10 seconds)
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AI platform built RomCom
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AR International Art Exhibit
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Festival in Story & Technology
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Screen Collaborative VR
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EMMYS® Consulting &Broadcasting
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Panelist funded an audience VR pitch Real Time
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Feature funded from 30 second Pitch (Sniplers category)
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To add bitcoin payment options
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Have NFT category and more firsts.
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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Venue:
Los Angeles studio zone, California USA