New Media Film Festival Launches Landmark Talent Award for Performers
The New Media Film Festival has introduced a new Talent Award to celebrate performers across traditional and emerging forms of storytelling. The award will be presented at the festival in Los Angeles in June 2027 and highlights performance as a central force in modern media.
Acknowledging the Human Element in Evolving Media
The Talent Award recognizes the range and nuance of contemporary performance, from screen actors to voice artists and immersive performers. Festival leadership says the prize is meant to spotlight the people who give stories life as technology and formats shift around them.
Who is Eligible? Diverse Talent Across All Formats
Entries are accepted for individual or ensemble work in film, television, web series, mobile vertical content, immersive experiences, and animated projects. Performance types include acting, voice acting, hosting, narration, ensemble performance, and character creation. The festival emphasizes inclusivity, welcoming creators of all ages and cultures and work presented across any media.
Festival Vision and How to Submit
Founded to explore the future of storytelling, the New Media Film Festival has a history of showcasing innovation and new formats to a global audience. Founder and Director Susan Johnston framed the Talent Award as a response to an industry that is expanding where and how performances reach viewers, and a way to honor the people at the core of that change.
Performers and creators interested in entering can find submission guidelines and entry forms on the festival website. Submissions are being accepted now for consideration for the June 2027 Los Angeles program. Visit https://newmediafilmfestival.com for details and deadlines.
This award offers a timely platform for performers seeking recognition as media evolves and new storytelling spaces grow.
