-- The New Media Film Festival will take place June 3–4, 2026, presenting 80 projects including 58 premieres from 20 countries. Now in its 17th year, the festival highlights the intersection of storytelling and technology, showcasing works in film, art, music, and immersive media.
Background and History
Founded and directed by Susan Johnston, who was knighted in Rome in 2017 for contributions to arts and humanities, the festival has developed a reputation for recognizing innovation across media and technology. The judging panel includes representatives from Marvel, HBO, EMMYS, PBS, BBC, Rolling Stone, and Simon & Schuster. The festival continues to support creators working with emerging formats and new approaches to storytelling.
Innovation Milestones
The festival has presented a range of early examples of emerging formats and technologies, including:
- AI‑generated film
- Touch rotation
- Holographic digital comic
- Immersive distribution experience
- Micro‑content distribution (10 seconds)
- AI‑platform‑built romantic comedy
- Augmented reality international art exhibit
- Festival in story and technology
- Screen collaborative virtual reality
- EMMYS® consulting with broadcasting
- Funding VR from panelist to audience
- Funding a feature from a 30‑second pitch
- NFT integration
These milestones reflect the festival’s role as a launchpad for innovation, where creators, technologists, and audiences experience emerging developments in storytelling.
Participants and Projects
The innovators and creators of the 17th New Media Film Festival represent work in AI‑generated music, immersive installations, digital fashion, conceptual art, experimental film, virtual reality, animation, AI‑assisted production, hybrid media, and award‑winning storytelling. Their collective achievements include EMMY wins, Venice and Sundance selections, major studio credits, global exhibitions, and contributions to emerging technologies.
Participants include, but are not limited to:
DADABOTS, heeey, OONA, remnynt, Luke Shannon, Ivo Entchev, Bernar Venet, A.A. Murakami, Mitchell F. Chan, Daniella Loftus, Anna Carreras, PhD, James Merrill, Atsushi Wada — Venice/Sundance, Eric Shaw — SpongeBob SquarePants, WordGirl, Richard T. Wilson — multiple EMMY Award winner, Kc Wayland — We’re Alive, mathery, Gjert Rognli, Eyal Padan, Thomas Schmitt, Andrea Gatopoulos, Ernesto Paglia, Luca di Alessandro, Luis Carlos Barragán Castro, Zhetao Huang, TzuJung Lin, Kenji Ishimaru, Andrey Rasputin, Jonathan Thunder — EMMY Award winner, David Byrne, Dustin Yellin, Rob Swire — Pendulum/Knife Party, Milkie Way & Sam Matlock — WARGASM, Nash Overstreet — Hot Chelle Rae, Shane Stevens — Grammy nominated, Ava Della Pietra — Broadway alumna
Event Details
June 3 will be held online with global screenings, panels, and creator Q&As. June 4 will take place in person at The Culver Theater in Los Angeles, featuring a VIP soirée, international art exhibition, immersive experiences, screenings, panels, and creator Q&As. Each day presents different content and creators.
Tickets and information are available at www.NewMediaFilmFestival.com/events.
Awards and Recognition
The festival includes a curated awards program recognizing achievements in categories spanning film, technology, and creative innovation. Selected works are evaluated for originality, technical approach, and contributions to emerging storytelling formats.
Mission and Focus
The New Media Film Festival was established to support creators working at the intersection of story and technology. Its mission is to identify new formats, platforms, and tools shaping the future of media, while providing opportunities for creators, technologists, and audiences to engage with emerging trends.
About the New Media Film Festival
The New Media Film Festival is a story and technology company that has presented innovative work for 17 years. The festival highlights developments in creative technology and provides a platform for global creators exploring new forms of storytelling.
Contact Info:
Name: Crystal Zan
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Organization: New Media Film Festival
Address: 2355 Westwood Blvd. 381
Website: https://www.newmediafilmfestival.com/
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