DigiFest Temecula

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀!

What have you been creating? A film? A song? A podcast? Photography? Digital art? Maybe a story you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to share?

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹, 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀!

𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩® 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, and we want to see what YOU’ve been working on.

One of the things we LOVE about 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵® is seeing so many different kinds of creators come together, share their work, tell their stories, and celebrate each other’s creativity.

Film, animation, music, podcasts, photography, digital art, acting, writing, game design, and MORE. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩® 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟰 & 𝟮𝟱 in Temecula, California.

So get that project ready. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱!

Submissions open October 1.

Learn more:
https://digifesttemecula.org/

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘!

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🇰🇪

So excited to join on 𝗬-𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 on to talk about 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.

Being here in Kenya has been such an incredible experience. From meeting amazing people to seeing communities coming together, it’s another reminder of why we believe so strongly in 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘, 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆.

Can’t wait to share more!

📅 Tuesday, September 29
⏰ 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲
📺 Y-Morning on

See you this morning, Kenya!

Digital media keeps changing, and creators change with it.

From AI becoming part of the creative process to independent creators building their own audiences and short-form storytelling challenging us to say more with less, the creative world is changing fast.

Through 𝑫𝙞𝒈𝙞𝑭𝙚𝒔𝙩®, we get to see those changes up close.

But even as the tools and platforms change, one thing hasn’t: a 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲.

Our newest blog takes a look at some of the digital media trends we’re seeing and what they could mean for the next generation of filmmakers, podcasters, musicians, animators, photographers, actors, designers, and digital creators.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼.
https://dianestrand.com/post/future-of-digital-media-trends-digifest

And if it gets you thinking about something you want to create, even better.

Create. Connect. Celebrate.

What makes 𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝐹𝑒𝑠𝑡® Temecula different from a traditional film festival?

For us, it's always been about more than what happens on screen.

𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝐹𝑒𝑠𝑡® brings filmmakers, artists, musicians, designers, actors, writers, podcasters, students, industry professionals, and emerging creators together to learn, connect, collaborate, and discover what could come next.

It is a place to share your work, meet people who understand your creative goals, learn from industry professionals, and discover possibilities you may not have considered before.

That is what makes DigiFest® such a special part of the .

Read our latest blog to discover what makes the DigiFest® experience different.
https://dianestrand.com/post/what-makes-digifest-different-from-a-traditional-film-festival

𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝐹𝑒𝑠𝑡® Temecula returns April 23, 24 & 25, 2027.

Submissions open October 1, 2026.

What Makes 𝑫𝒊𝒈𝒊𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕® Different From a Traditional Film Festival? 𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝐹𝑒𝑠𝑡® Temecula goes beyond the traditional film festival experience by bringing together digital media, creative arts, education, mentorship, networking, entrepreneurship, and opportunities for emerging creators in one inspiring community

Your next great creative project could begin with one simple idea. ✨

Summer is the perfect time to explore, experiment, and start creating without the pressure of having everything figured out. Write the first page of your script. Record a rough version of your song. Film a practice scene. Sketch a character. Design a website layout. Every small step can bring your vision closer to life.

𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵® Temecula 2027 takes place April 23, 24, and 25, 2027, with submissions opening October 1, 2026. Starting now gives you time to learn, make mistakes, gather feedback, and create something you are truly proud to share.

Your idea deserves the chance to grow.

Read the full blog and start preparing your project today:
https://dianestrand.com/post/digifest-temecula-2027-start-creating-this-summer

Your stage. Your story. Your 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵®.

Dreaming of DigiFest®? Here’s Why Summer Is the Time to Start Creating Your next great creative project can begin this summer. Explore ideas, develop your skills, and get ready for DigiFest® Temecula 2027 submissions, opening October 1, 2027.

Today, we celebrate 250 years of America's journey, honoring the courage, resilience, and vision that have shaped our nation's history.

As we gather with family, friends, and our communities, may we also celebrate the freedoms that inspire creativity, innovation, and the opportunity to pursue our dreams.

From all of us at 𝗝𝗗𝗦 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆, 𝗝𝗗𝗦 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 & 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, 𝗝𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼, and 𝗝𝗗𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼, 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗝𝗗𝗦 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆, we wish you a joyful, safe, and meaningful Independence Day filled with celebration, gratitude, and time with those you cherish most.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆! 𝐮𝐬 ❤️🤍💙

Day One set the stage for an unforgettable weekend at 𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝐹𝑒𝑠𝑡® Temecula.

From the Blue Carpet and inspiring speakers to powerful live performances, meaningful networking, and exciting giveaway moments, Opening Night was filled with creativity, connection, and inspiration. Every experience reminded us that 𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝐹𝑒𝑠𝑡® is where storytellers, creators, and innovators come together to learn, collaborate, and celebrate the arts.

Missed the excitement or want to relive it? Read the Day One recap and see what made Opening Night so memorable.

Read the full blog here: https://dianestrand.com/post/digifest-day-one-recap-creativity-connection-opening-night

𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝐹𝑒𝑠𝑡® Temecula returns April 23, 24, 25, 2027.

Learn more: digifesttemecula.org

𝑫𝒊𝒈𝒊𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕® Day One Recap: Creativity, Connection & Opening Night Energy Experience 𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝐹𝑒𝑠𝑡® Temecula Day One featuring Blue Carpet arrivals, inspiring speakers, live performances, creative networking, and special giveaway moments.

Well... this escalated quickly. 🤣💜
Thanks, AI!

A quick moment worth sharing.

𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀 stopped by to pick up his 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 for 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘆. He also served as a speaker and judge, which made his presence at the event even more meaningful.

It’s always great to see creators not only being recognized for their work but also giving back by sharing their voice, experience, and expertise with others.

Follow for more updates and opportunities

𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 received an 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 at 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 for Professional Screenplay titled 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.

A strong piece that shows storytelling skill, structure, and creativity in screenwriting. Recognition like this highlights the power of developing ideas into compelling scripts that connect with an audience.

Congratulations, Julian Yoval! 👏

Follow for more 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵 featured winners and creative highlights