The New Media Film Festival® stands out as a beacon for storytellers who are eager to push the boundaries of conventional narratives. It’s a festival that celebrates the fusion of technology and storytelling, offering a platform for innovative narratives across various media formats. Writers from USA, Lithuania, Belgium, Taiwan and Kenya part of the 106 New Media Films and Content slated June 5-6 2024 Los Angeles CA
With a history of creating opportunities for creators to thrive, New Media Film Festival® has become a hub for those who dare to present something different. The festival’s recognition by industry giants like Marvel, Simon & Schuster, Springer Publication, PBS, BBC, HBO, which has been known to request meetings with writers from the festival, underscores its significance in the film industry.
Honoring Stories Worth Telling Since 2009.
Script category is defined as all stories in text format. The nominees below are categorized by type of script and are from USA unless otherwise notated. Full details for all nominees is at www.newmediafilmfestival.com/events
The festival offers a highly competitive and prestigious awards package that could be a significant career milestone for any screenwriter. The Grand Prize , Best Script winner and Top 3 Scripts valued at $45,000 in awards a substantial $45,000, but the opportunity to have meetings with industry giants like HBO and Marvel, as well as Filmustage, Script Reader Pro & Scriptwriters Network Packages indicates a comprehensive support for the winner’s next project. Additionally, the visibility provided by being listed on-screen during programming, participating in Q&A sessions, walking the red carpet, and being featured in international press releases and social media with a 20 million reach, ensures that even nominees gain significant exposure. This festival not only rewards talent with Industry perks but also opens doors to networking opportunities and industry recognition that could be transformative for a screenwriter’s career.
FEATURE SCRIPT
Messenger Dogs by Clark Ransom
Fireflies by Amanda Keener
Vanishing Cowboy by Randi Johns
Atoms of the Weather by Camellia White
Baby Boy by Patrick Ford
Sex, Drugs & Crow’s Feet by Joanne Rose
Night Of The Living Decorations by Steffany Lohn Sommers
Just One Inch by Georgette Skolnick
Poems of Yore by Quanah Hicks
BOOK
One More Season: The Birth of Football’s Spread Offense by Loren Fife
Emerson Page and Where the Light LeadsChrista by Avampato
PLAY
Muse of Fire by Robert Kelly McAllister
Parcel Post by Mark Wyatt
Ectoplasm by Sara Christian
TV SCRIPT
The Isthmus by Jeff Osborne
Taoist Report by Cherry Yoko from Taiwan
“New technologies have empowered and enabled creators outside of a studio or network system to make their own movies and develop cutting edge entertainment. Affordable cameras and editing software allow artists to create and express their skills for a multitude of new distribution platforms. We are presently witness to how storytelling is being redefined in the 21st Century. New Media Film Festival highlights and showcases what will come next.” – SAG Winner, Emmy & Golden Globe nominee Matthew Modine
PODCAST SCRIPT
Frankie & Sage by Seda Anbarci
SHORT SCRIPTS
Marbles by Danielle Elise Olson
The Baobab Tree by Danielle Brown
Agency by Azenath Adede from Kenya
Standing in Line by Julie Corriere
Oasis by LyAnne Thijs from Belgium
ABOUT : The New Media Film Festival® is a dynamic platform that celebrates innovative and creative forms of storytelling from around the globe. Scheduled for June 5-6, 2024, in Los Angeles, California, the festival is a testament to the evolution of narrative forms in the digital age. It’s an event that not only showcases pioneering works but also provides a fertile ground for both emerging and established content creators to be recognized by industry giants. With a judging panel that includes representatives from prestigious entities such as Springer Publishing, Simon & Schuster, and major networks like ABC and HBO, the festival promises exposure and opportunities for networking and growth. The festival’s commitment to honoring stories worth telling is a beacon for those who seek to leave a mark in the world of new media.
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