16th New Media Film Festival® June 4-5 2025 Los Angeles
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Vertical Healing
Having grown up with colour blindness and autism, Freddie has developed rock climbing as a way of life, healing himself in the “flow” and giving back to the disabled community through it.
Artwork Eximium Cor – Verdant 9
A storyboard from the AI-generated movie "Eximium Cor Verdant 9" illustrating the climatic biological transformation in the third act of the film.
RugbyTown S2
Season 2 of RugbyTown takes-off with the American Raptors in search of local competition and finishes with a two-match tour in Montevideo, Uruguay for the men to play their way into consideration for inclusion in Super Rugby Americas in 2023.
Alien Abduction – A Physical Case
What would you do if you were abducted by aliens?
When the Sun Explodes Ep 1
A 5-song EP and animated mini-series by Very Nice Person.
Angel Fleet
Following the loss of their father in a gliding accident, daughters Molly and their mum struggle in different ways to come to terms with the tragedy.
Ancestral Futurism – Unapologetically Melanated
Claiming some space in the metaverse with a new kind of gallery of art and storytelling.
Erin Lee Hall
This is the first drawing of the series entitled The Indigenous Peoples Project: The Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Women.
Livin Beyond The Pain
A struggling single mother’s weekly visit to her imprisoned son, whose gang lifestyle choices causes heartache.
You Don’t Know Me
Cat Serrano's debut single is about finding the self respect need to end a relationship.
Rufus
Through the lens of generative AI 'Rufus' revives the untold story of a 19th-century cooper in Salem weaving a tapestry of personal resilience and historical transformation during America's pivotal eras of industrial and social change. This short film is about my great, great, great, great grandfather, Rufus.
Manage This! Ep 3
Mia Foreman has held sway in Vermont for many decades discovering and managing such bands as Phish and Grace Potter, she has finally hit a wall on all levels.
Pickleball is Life – DILL WITH IT!
Three besties are compelled to participate in a high-stakes pickleball competition after they find themselves in a pickle.
Murchison Falls – A Wildlife Adventure
A 360 VR film that transports the viewer into the heart of Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park.
I Want To Live On Mars
In broad strokes, two young women are brought together by the mistakes or the circumstances of their guardians beyond their control.
Love Simulation EVE
A location-based virtual reality experience combining audio play, cinematic storytelling and immersive theater.
Aris Demetrios: Sculpture From The Heart
Celebrates the life of a true visionary whose work continues to inspire and captivate audiences today.
Krystal Klairvoyant
A supernatural comedy about an online tarot card reader who discovers she's a witch when she starts accidentally casting spells on her customers.
Siege of Paris
Siege of Paris is a short no-budget fan film that acts as an unofficial prequel to Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Siege of Paris DLC
Granville & Georgia: 150 Years in VR
From the Stanley Steamer to the Tesla Cyber truck, this film also highlights the evolution of the automobile as the viewer is treated to an amazing original score, effortlessly propelling them into the next coming decade.
Hope For The Holiday
Doors will open across America as Yuri and Rodney embark on a journey to bring hope during the holiday season.
Call Them Athletes
Three midwest dance teams showcase the accomplishments and talents of their programs, and reveal the dark side of dance team. No scholarships, no benefits and year-round commitments are just the tip of the iceberg.
After Dinner Speech
A trio of brilliant scientists meet in a remote location to decide how to proceed after making a world-changing discovery. Can they agree on a mutual way forward, or will their friendships be fatally challenged?
The Abandoned Library
In a future Northern England devasted by climate change, an environmental worker uncovers an abandoned library where books and technology have fused into the architecture and landscape to create new stories.
Welcome to Export
Bringing the past to life this XR experience allows the viewer to explore a true to life 3d revival of an early 20th century locomotive.
Risu – Der Kurbis
Can the Risu monster be stopped? This is scary? Nobody is safe. Is this a weapon of mass destruction?
Nirwana Gold
A multi-sensory virtual reality trilogy that offers the viewer three different spiritual experiences. An individual film, soundtrack, perfume and ice cream flavour was created for each experience.
I Will Bury You Ep 3
A Canadian, dark comedy series that follows two brothers as they attempt to carry out their mother’s final wishes by scattering her ashes in the places she loved… if only they can figure out where that might be.
Gyorgy Kepes. Interthinking Art and Science
The first comprehensive assessment of György Kepes’s animated life, which introduces him not only as a shapeshifter of modernism but also as a polymath and visionary thinker whose legacy and faith in "optical democracy" grants him a pioneering role in the history of the Art and Technology Movement.
The Piccadilly: Restoring Her Former Glory
Restoring “the grand old lady” The Piccadilly Cinema, has been essential to make it accessible to everyone and ensure audiences do come back.
Poor Players
A darkly comic supernatural horror story of magic and mystery, illusion and delusion, and a drop or two of Grand Guignol.
Pesto – AUGMENTALITY
Oh dear, it's real
Never thought it was that near
My worst fear is now here
Life is going to get weird
Festival Programming Schedule
Day 1:
Watch from anywhere in the word. Join us online to mix and mingle via video & text chat with Industry Leaders from the Entertainment & Tech sectors as well as fun loving film & content fans!
Day 2:
6-10:30PM
6-7:30PM Networking & Nosh, Red Carpet, International Art Exhibit, VR and more.
7:30-10:30PM Screenings, Q& A blocks, & Awards Reveal
Meet Nominees, Judges, Speakers, Creators, Film Fans, Techies and more. Funding, hiring, casting, collaborations, even love has happened at the festival. Be there.
Connect
Mix, mingle, make new friends, learn, discover and connect.
Networking & Nosh
Enjoy some refreshments while you network, make new friends, new deals.
Red Carpet
As always, nominees, celebrities, Industry VIP’s walk the Red Carpet and dazzle.
Q & A Blocks
Nominees, VIP’s and surprise guests.
Screenings
Watch World Premieres & original content from all around the globe.
International Art Exhibit
From world renowned artists to new entries in the art world. Come discover what the art world is creating and exhibiting now.
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