Stories Worth Telling: New Media Film Festival Returns for 17th Year With Bold New Vibe Los Angeles, CA — December 2025 — The 17th Annual New Media Film Festival® lands June 3–4, 2026, with two days of immersive premieres, live Q&As, and IRL networking designed for creators, innovators, and culture shifters. June 3 unfolds online with global access, while June 4 lights up Los Angeles with red carpet energy, fresh voices, and unforgettable inperson moments. Since 2009, New Media Film Festival® has been Honoring Stories Worth Telling — for all ages, all cultures, and all media. In 2026, the festival invites audiences to honor themselves through experiences that spark discovery, celebrate diversity, and connect creativity with culture. This year’s program blends creativity, wellness, and artistry. Attendees can immerse themselves in the IRL Red Carpet Experience, join a Quantum Health Retreat in April 2026 that fuses renewal with discovery, and participate in a Music Workshop offering handson artistry with acclaimed Emmy Nominee David Leon. The Mini & Deluxe Bundles will empower the next generation of storytellers, while the International Art Showcase brings global perspectives in formats including VR, blockchain, and AI. The festival culminates in its signature Awards Ceremony, judged by representatives from Marvel, HBO, Emmys, Grammys, PBS, BBC, and more. With exclusive inperson perks, the 2026 edition emphasizes the power of live connection and shared creativity. Event Details About New Media Film Festival® Founded in 2009, As experienced at our festival, New Media Film Festival® has become a global stage for visionary creators, opening doors to funding, distribution, and collaboration. Recognized as a trailblazing event for pioneering innovation in storytelling, formats, and platforms, the festival has welcomed everyone from Nobel Laureates and Oscar winners to viral creators and teen prodigies. Its mission: Honoring Stories Worth Telling. For all ages. All cultures. All media. Press Contact: Crystal Z, Content Coordinator www.newmediafilmfestival.com/contact 2355 Westwood Blvd 381 LA CA 90064
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Louisa Gillis
North Coast Repertory Theatre (1/14 - 2/8) | |
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BOY IN A BOX
The Whitefire Theater (2/27 - 2/27)
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Ann Hampton Callaway - Here's to Life
Feinstein's at the Nikko (1/31 - 1/31)
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Nutcracker the Mousical
Old Town Temecula Theater (5/8 - 5/10)
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The Music of The EAGLES with TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT at The Tower Theatre in Fresno for 1 night Feb 3rd
Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts (2/3 - 2/3) | |
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The Ruby Anniversary Ball: FIERCE & FEARLESS AT FORTY
Diversionary Theatre (3/28 - 3/28) | |
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Cold Tofu Brings Laughs to Sierra Madre Playhouse Lunar New Year Series, 2/21, 8:30 pm
Sierra Madre Playhouse (2/21 - 2/21) | |
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Passing Wind
The MAIN (3/13 - 3/22)
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A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
Golden West College Mainstage Theater (4/24 - 5/3) | |
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Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous
Gil Cates Theater (6/10 - 7/12) | |
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