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17th edition
New Media Film Festival
Culver City, United States
June 3-4, 2026
2 days
About New Media Film Festival
Founded in 2009, the New Media Film Festival honors stories across all formats and platforms. It celebrates global narratives, emerging technology, and innovative storytelling, with judges drawn from Marvel, HBO, BBC, PBS, and the Emmys. Embraces web series, digital comics, shorts, documentaries, AI-generated films, and immersive VR/AR experiences.
Festival details
Location
The Culver Theater, 9500 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA · Culver City, United States
Scope
International
Focus
New Media · Documentary · Web Series · Digital Comics · Shorts · AI-generated Films · VR/Immersive · AR Exhibits
Duration
2 days
Founded
2009
Awards
Socially Responsible Conservationist Award
Recognition for socially responsible storytelling.
Legend Award
Lifetime/career honor.
Special programs
Feature screenings
Feature-length works.
Short screenings
Short-form works.
New media showcase
Emerging format showcase.
Immersive/VR exhibits
Immersive experiences.
Industry panels
Panels with industry judges.
Best Documentary Films
Award-Winning Documentaries
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