The New Media Film Festival represents a convergence of technology and tradition, offering a hybrid platform that caters to both in-person and online audiences. This innovative event showcases a diverse range of categories, from the classic to the cutting-edge, reflecting the festival’s commitment to embracing the evolving landscape of media.
Join us for two exciting days of exclusive screenings in 28 categories, Q&A sessions with the creators and opportunities to connect with special guests. Engage in networking, enjoy exclusive giveaways, and celebrate our awards ceremony with us on June 5th! Note-scripts, digital comics, and podcast categories are curated compilations.
All Ages-All Cultures-All Media
80 Films & Tech content. 20 World -11 U.S. -18 L.A. Premieres from 14 countries
USA, UK, South Korea, Netherlands, Ireland, Hong Kong, Germany, France, Denmark, Canada, Bulgaria, Brazil, Australia, Argentina.
Honoring Stories Worth Telling Since 2009
The New Media Film Festival is a unique event that celebrates innovative and diverse forms of storytelling from around the globe. Since its inception in 2009, the festival has been a platform for all ages and cultures to showcase their creative work across all media.
The 16th Annual New Media Film Festival, scheduled for June 4-5, 2025, in Los Angeles, continues this tradition by providing a space where technology and story intersect and evolve. This festival is recognized as the first major festival focusing on innovation in story, format, and platforms, offering unparalleled access to industry dealmakers, creatives, and talent.
Attendees can look forward to a vibrant program that includes Red Carpet, networking, an international art exhibit, interactive sessions, screenings, Q & A blocks and awards reveal. It’s an event where companies like AMC, Netflix, PBS, Amazon, Tubi, WB, FilmRise, ROKU, iTunes, and Gamebox have previously engaged with content creators, opening doors to new possibilities and collaborations in the realm of new media.
SCHEDULE
NAME - PREMIERE - CATEGORY - COUNTRY
THURSDAY JUNE 5 2025 4-9 PM PST
NEZHAVERSE: BIRTH OF A LEGEND - TAIGE SHI - LA. - Al - USA
MOMBOMB, PART 1 - PATRICIA BECKMANN WELLS - Al - USA
EVERYONE IS CHAIR - LEILANNI TODD - Al - USA
WHAT IS A PICTURE - LIN TAM - Al - USA
SKY OF TIDES - JUDITH CHEUNG - WORLD - GAMES - CANADA
TIMEBANK THE GAME - AMY CHEUNG - WORLD - GAMES - HONG KONG
BEYOND THE SYSTEM - FERGUS MULLIGAN - LA. - MR - IRELAND
Q&A
DREAM MACHINE - DAN EGAN - WORLD - SHORT - USA
DISABILITY IN FOCUS - ALLAN WASSERMAN - WORLD - SHORT - USA
PUMP - ALAN ROSENFELD - SHORTS - CANADA
HYBRID - CHRIS ROMRELL - LA. - SHORT - USA
FLOWER OF HOPE - LLUVIA GIACOMAN - WORLD - SHORT - USA
MAY CONTAIN: DANGER - JENNIFER GREENSTREET - WORLD - SHORT - USA
THE CREST - SARAH REASONS - TV - USA
Q&A
ATLAS SHRUGGED: A BOOK TRAILER FOR - CARLY GINO
AYN RAND'S MASTERPIECE - TRAILER - USA
HEARD THE LISTENING PROJECT - SUZANNE HAMBRICK - TRAILER - USA
SMILE FOR THE DEAD - CHARLIE PURITANO - WORLD - TRAILER - USA
CHIMINEY TALES - JOSHUA MESSARGE - WEB SERIES - USA
SKY OF TIDES: ATLA - CATHERINE MONGEAU - WORLD - WEB SERIES - CANADA
RIGHT UNDER MY ROOF - LAURA STUBBS - USA - WEB SERIES - CANADA
WIZDOM - LAYNE MARIE WILLIAMS - WORLD - PILOT - USA
SEIZURE - MATT DURRANT - WORLD - DOC - NETHERLANDS
Q&A
BEST PSYCHOLOGY IN FILM - KATHERINE MARSHALL WOODS - PODCAST - USA
COVERING THEIR TRACKS - MATTHEW SLUTSKY - USA PODCAST - USA
INFLUENCE - KRISTINA LIBBY - USA - PODCAST - USA
KOBALT PIER - RYAN KARLOFF - WORLD - PODCAST - USA
WRITERS BLOCK 2
HEALERS, UNCONDITIONAL, ACE'S WILDE Ill, THE SCORPION DANCE, IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE RED ZONE, SLEEP JACK, CHRUMBS, BEACH IMPRESSION, THE WEIGHT OF INNOCENCE.
SCRIPT - VARIOUS
BIBLICAL EARTH - BRANDON LEAVELL - WORLD - MUSIC VIDEO - USA
MISS YOU - ABIGAIL FIERCE - MUSIC VIDEO - USA
MONSTER - JOHN DISMUKES - MUSIC - VIDEO - USA
MY FACE - JEFF HILLIARD - MUSIC VIDEO - USA
Q&A
AWARDS CEREMONY
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