Thank you for making DC Web Fest 9 a Success! It was our second virtual festival! Congratulations to all our Winners! Photo gallery now available!

We’ve been in a pandemic for over a year now,
but we persevered through Year 9!

This is the future we have been preparing for, actively organizing what "now" actually looks like. Last year, we transitioned all festival programming to online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Taking advantage of distance learning and digital interaction, we provided a phenomenal engaging experience where many were educated and uplifted. The peak of the pandemic brought upon the closure of some of the world's biggest arenas and facilities, from the NBA to Disney World. DC Web Fest persevered through its 8th year with great success and we are now in our 9th year. We've altered our relation with space and place, maximizing our presence in the digitals sphere. Sure, we miss connecting in person, but we want our festival to continue evolving through the digital sphere. With your support, we can continue to scale and support the all creative voices, sustaining the industry as the longest standing web festival. We are exploring the greatest platforms for an ever better digital festival experience. Stay tuned for the latest updates!

See what folks are saying about our festival!

Donation reward tiers:

5$ USD

20$ USD

50$ USD

150$ USD
A Digital Ticket to the online portion of the event, and a Social Media post to thank you for your support!

500$ USD
A headshot and 15minute business and creative consultation with DC Web Fest Founder & Director Otessa Ghadar

 
 

Donate to the DC Web Fest! By donating, you are empowering independent content creators and artists. DC Web Fest is a 501-c3 and your donation is fully tax-deductible.

For us, by us, DC Web Fest is woman and minority owned and led. Our mission is to provide a safe space to share the lens by which we all view the world. All are welcome.

A festival celebrating the world's best new media.

Founded in 2013, DC Web Fest serves to entertain, educate and promote the innovative forms and diverse voices in the new media landscape. From web series to apps to games to VR, we celebrate new media in its ever changing form.

DC Web Fest 9 Was A Virtual Blast In Our Customized 8-Bit, Video Game Style Venue! Check Out Some Key Highlights In Our Gallery. Year 10 Slated For April 2022! STAY TUNED!

Sponsors

Our partners and sponsors make our annual festival possible! Browse through this slideshow or see the full list of businesses and non-profits at the link below.

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