New Media Film Festival® Impact
The examples featured here represent only a small selection of creator outcomes and industry connections facilitated through New Media Film Festival® since 2009.
Outcomes
230+ Distribution Successes
Since 2009, connections made through New Media Film Festival® have resulted in 230+ distribution successes, published books, music videos, industry collaborations, and career-advancing opportunities.
Creator Outcomes
Notable Outcomes

Gregory Blair secured full funding for Deadly Revisions from a 30-second pitch presented at New Media Film Festival®.
Hello World leveraged its Best Drone win to secure $6 million in funding and went on to produce drone light shows worldwide.
James Picard’s Grand Prize-winning documentary helped generate a $1 million offer for a featured painting.
Jimmy Steinfeldt connected with legendary filmmakers through New Media Film Festival®, including Roger Corman, leading to interviews and material for his Alfred Hitchcock book.
Patrice Poujol’s New Media Film Festival® connection led to the publication of Online Film Production in China Using Blockchain and Smart Contracts through Springer.
Nagin Cox’s New Media Film Festival® connection led to the publication of a children’s book.
Noel Lawrence connected with collaborators through New Media Film Festival®, leading to a Bootsy Collins music video.
Brian Beacock leveraged recognition from New Media Film Festival® as part of a career journey that later included Emmy® recognition.
Nancy Wyllie was invited to screen at the Darwin Museum in Moscow and participate on an industry panel.
Julian McCrea secured funding for a VR project and premiered the work in Los Angeles.
Connections formed through New Media Film Festival® helped Randy Bellous expand opportunities that later supported educational publishing and humanitarian initiatives.Lana Lankeaou secured project backers through industry relationships developed through the festival.
Antonia Roman met Rich Mongo at a New Media Film Festival® VIP Soirée, invited him to audition, and cast him in her series.
Ongoing Impact
New Media Film Festival® continues to create opportunities for creators through distribution, professional introductions, funding connections, publishing opportunities, screenings, collaborations, and industry access.
The examples featured on this page represent only a small selection of creator outcomes and industry connections facilitated since 2009.