DigiFest Temecula 2025 celebrated the growing global movement of digital creation, with record-breaking participation and memorable moments that resonated with creators worldwide. The event, themed "Pushing the Boundaries of Digital Creation," captivated audiences with its diverse range of categories, standout wins, and an unforgettable lineup of speakers. As the festival looks ahead to its 10th anniversary in 2026, the stage is set for even bigger accomplishments.

Award Winners Across Multiple Categories

The festival honored the best in digital creation across various categories:

Digital Narrative

• Beethoven’s Great Great Great Great Great Grandchild – Professional

• Tin Can – Professional (Honorable Mention and People's Choice)

• There is Something in the Dryer – Higher Education (Honorable Mention and People's Choice)

• Dissociated Reality – Student (Honorable Mention)

Digital Music Video

• Idhi Premena – Professional

• Hola Guapa Official Music Video – Professional

• I Broke The Lock – Higher Education (Honorable Mention)

Digital Animation

• Shakespeare for All Ages – Professional

• Farmer’s Farm – Student

• Build Your Mental Health – Student (Honorable Mention)

Digital Art

• Freedom Is Not Free – Professional

• Love Not Hate – Professional (Honorable Mention)

• Astral Dreams – Student (Honorable Mention)

Digital Podcast

• Unleashed & Unstoppable: Reclaiming Your Voice – Professional

• VR: A Path to Mental Wellness – Professional (Honorable Mention)

Digital Photography

• EXP: – Higher Education

• Cabot’s Pueblo – Professional (Honorable Mention)

• Runaway Railway – Student (Honorable Mention and People's Choice)

Website Design

• Cross-Country Confidence Productions – Professional

Stand-Out Awards

Special awards recognized unique and outstanding projects:

• Somewhere in the Carpet – A Hidden Microcosm – Stand-Out Use of A.I.

• TVHS 40th Anniversary Video – Spirit of Temecula Award (Student)

• Reality Rally: Thank You and Farewell Part 1 – Outstanding Legacy Documentary

• IT EATS – Emerging Filmmaker Award (Higher Education)

• Patriot – Chair’s Choice

Inspiring Speakers and Performers

DigiFest 2025 hosted influential speakers from the entertainment and tech industries:

• Jorge R. Gutierrez – Emmy-winning animator, spoke on his creative journey.

• Juliet Landau – Actress and director, shared insights from her career.

• Jay Kogen – Emmy-winning writer, discussed the evolution of comedy writing.

• Michael Silvers – VP of The Los Angeles Tribune, explored tech, AI, and media.

• Steven Memel – Performance coach, offered strategies for achieving elite performance.

Additionally, musical performances by Jexzi and motivational talks from Johnny Venokur energized attendees throughout the event.

Looking Ahead to 2026: 10th Anniversary Celebration

As DigiFest Temecula celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026, the festival promises expanded programming, new categories, and guest stars to celebrate a decade of digital content creation. The 2026 celebration will bring together even more groundbreaking innovations, dynamic speakers, and a wider array of creators.