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Ear Worthy -- Podcast reviews, recommendations, trends & trash @earworthy.bsky.social · 2d

The New Jersey Web Festival (NJ WebFest) is North America’s premier celebration of short-form storytelling across web and audio. The festival announced the winners of its 2025 Audio Fiction awards following a record-attendance festival weekend.

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New Jersey Web Festival 2025 Audio Fiction Award Winners

I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting Ned Donovan, but I feel like he’s a close friend. Why? First, he’s the co-host of Arielle and Ned’s…

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New Jersey WebFest (#NJWebFest) @njwebfest.bsky.social · 6d

Photo Albums from #TheGala are up! Visit the #NJWebFest Facebook page to check them out!

Audio Gala: www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...

Video Gala: www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...

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New Jersey WebFest (#NJWebFest) @njwebfest.bsky.social · 6d

Photo Albums from #TheGala are up! Visit the #NJWebFest Facebook page to check them out!

Audio Gala: www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...

Video Gala: www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...

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The Adventures of the Fox in the Fedora @foxinthefedora.com · 7d

Officially commemorating the win!
-OUTSTANDING ADVENTURE SERIES
-BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
-BEST SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE (@mary-annestanek.bsky.social)

Thank you, @njwebfest.bsky.social for an incredible event.
Here's to 2026 and more stories to tell!

🎨 = @skybluearts.bsky.social

#FedoraFoxAdventures

Thumbnail of the Fox in the Fedora standing in front of the background from the second season of THE ADVENTURES OF THE FOX IN THE FEDORA with a laurel for wins at the New Jersey Web Fest

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Partial Veil 🌳🌳🖤🌳🌳 @partialveil.bsky.social · 8d

Interested in listening to the show that won BEST OF THE BEST at @njwebfest.bsky.social - head to www.ylemmediaproductions.com/howl to listen, or find it on your fav podcast place under the Partial Veil RSS feed!

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Many Sided Media @manysidedmedia.bsky.social · 7d

We’re very pleased to announce that @brianflaherty.bsky.social won TWO AWARDS from the @njwebfest.bsky.social for his work on our season of The Wildsea!

Best Editing of an Actual Play Podcast
Best Sound Design of an Actual Play

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New Jersey WebFest (#NJWebFest) @njwebfest.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to all the big winners from the 2025 #NJWebFest!

Check them out here:

Audio: www.newjerseywebfest.com/2025-award-n...

Video: www.newjerseywebfest.com/2025-award-n...

Both pages have links to laurels!

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youseethehat | RPG for You and Me @youseethehat.bsky.social · 8d

If you missed our screener on Thursday at @njwebfest.bsky.social we'd like to share it again for the new followers!

Neon Heat is the what Kira and I pour out true souls into every episode, that won't change.

We met so many wonderful new folks at the festival and can't wait to listen to your shows!

Neon Heat - What Is Your Intention

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Partial Veil 🌳🌳🖤🌳🌳 @partialveil.bsky.social · 9d

Ylem Media for the win at @njwebfest.bsky.social -

BEST OF THE BEST - HOWL
OUTSTANDING HORROR/THRILLER - PARTIAL VEIL
BEST FANTASY - HOWL
BEST EDITING - HOWL
BEST CHEMISTRY - HOWL

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Gather by the Ghost Light @gatherbytheghostlight.com · 9d

Absolutely incredible experience!
We won three awards!
OUTSTANDING DRAMA
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL SOUND DESIGN
BEST SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE (Khary Payton)
Thank you New Jersey Web Festival!
#audiodrama @njwebfest.bsky.social

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Stu Popp (He/They) @stupopp.bsky.social · 8d

Hell yeah! Thanks @njwebfest.bsky.social!

Dungeon Punks is an award winning TTRPG actual play podcast @dungeonpunks.bsky.social · 8d

We are stoked to announce that we won Outstanding Science Fiction Actual Play (Podcast) at New Jersey Web Fest this past weekend! Although we weren't able to attend in person, we're really feeling the love. Thanks @njwebfest.bsky.social! #NJWebFest

Large white text in the top left corner says Winner! Surrounded by white laurels, text reads: Outstanding Science Fiction Actual Play (Podcast). In the bottom right corner it says, Thank you, New Jersey Web Fest 2025! The background is a blueish teal with grey speckling.

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Transplanar RPG 🏳️‍⚧️✨ @transplanarrpg.bsky.social · 9d

What news on the winds? 🍃

We are so proud to share that GODKILLER: Last Hope picked up the award for Best Costuming & Makeup at the @njwebfest.bsky.social — and @seaplaysrpg.bsky.social was awarded Best Player Performance in the Video AP category for their work as Litany!

We’re feelin’ the love!!

A photo of Sea and Connie standing in front of the New Jersey Web Fest banner, holding awards. They are both wearing black outfits with white and gold detailing, and matching black masks. Sea wears a gold glasses chain and a long black dress revealing one arm covered in tattoos, while connie wears a high necked black top and a long black and white striped jacket, gold earrings, and a huadian.

A photo of Sea and Connie standing in front of a large screen and a microphone at the New Jersey Web Fest, holding an award. They are both wearing black outfits with white and gold detailing, and matching black masks. Sea wears a gold glasses chain and a long black dress revealing one arm covered in tattoos, while connie wears a high necked black top and a long black and white striped jacket, gold earrings, and a huadian. They are both facing to the left with a speaker and large gala space behind them.

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Tales Yet Told | New Episodes Bi-Monthly @talesyettold.com · 10d

Just gonna drop these here.
Thank you so much to @njwebfest.bsky.social and to everyone who gave us a chance and a listen.
#feelthemagic

A glass award,being held by a black person, bearing the New Jersey Web Fest 2025 crest on it and the awes title: Outstanding Horror / Thriller Actual Play (Podcast)

A glass award,being held by a black person, bearing the New Jersey Web Fest 2025 crest on it and the awes title: Best Ensemble Cast of an Actual Play (Podcast)

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Jacob Wolf Lefton @watermosaic.bsky.social · 10d

It's a privilege and an honor to share that @wederrakeep.bsky.social won Best Premise of an Actual Play at @njwebfest.bsky.social this weekend!

Photo of Jacob Lefton standing in front of the industry wall at New Jersey WebFest with his arms out displaying all the sponsor logos.

Glass trophy with laurels and text:
Award Winner New Jersey Web Fest
Best Premise of an Actual Play

Projection of a short acceptance video from Jacob.

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Transplanar RPG 🏳️‍⚧️✨ @transplanarrpg.bsky.social · 11d

Oh, hey there @njwebfest.bsky.social! Are you up for a little divine heresy, vicious transformation, and a few rounds of parental grief? ❤️‍🔥

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The Fourth Age | Book Three @calltoadventure.bsky.social · 10d

A huge congratulations to @seum.bsky.social and @stellaluna.tv for their well-deserved win at @njwebfest.bsky.social yesterday! Thank you to the judges, and as ever to the entire team over at @tabletopartsfund.org for making this awards journey possible.

Golden laurels around the words "New Jersey WebFest: Best Overlay Design Actual Play Video - Winner 2025". This sits over artwork of two pairs of legs walking over a grassy and misty mountain.

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Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle @old-seattle-pod.bsky.social · 10d

I'm so excited to share that Phoenix won the Best Player Character award at @njwebfest.bsky.social !!! #feelthemagic #award #letsgo

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Sandra Espinoza @dustyoldroses.com · 10d

I'm so honored to win Best Leading Performance in a Scripted Audio Fiction by the @njwebfest.bsky.social this afternoon!! 🥲 There were some truly amazing people there today! What a privilege to stand there with you! Ty Jonathan, Brina, and everyone working on Merona Grant! 💗

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J.L. Collins - Thistle Issue Two coming in 2025! @digitalcollins.bsky.social · 10d

Today was Fiction Audio Gala for @njwebfest.bsky.social.

I came expecting to soak in the vibes and meet talented creators.

I'm leaving Best Gamemaster of an Actual Play (video) and celebrating our win for Outstanding Sci Fi /Fantasy AP (video).

Humbled beyond words.

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Clear glass award for Best Gamemaster of an Actual Play (Video)

Clear glass award for Outstanding Sci-Fi / Fantasy Actual Play (Video)

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New Jersey WebFest (#NJWebFest) @njwebfest.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 Official Selections – Check your inbox (and your spam folder, just in case!)

We sent out an email about an exciting networking tool for #NJWebFest creatives 🎉 We can’t wait to see the amazing connections you’ll make 💫

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The Adventures of the Fox in the Fedora @foxinthefedora.com · 16d

This time tomorrow, I'll be headed with a good chunk of my team to this event.

We're up for 5 awards and the excitement to see each other is immense. Basically treating it like a mini-convention.

Still processing this is even happening.

#audiodrama #audiofiction #FedoraFoxAdventures

New Jersey WebFest (#NJWebFest) @njwebfest.bsky.social · Aug 12

Outstanding Adventure Scripted Audio Fiction

- HAVANNA SYNDROME
- Kobalt Pier
- Merona Grant & the Lost Tomb of Golbotha
- Silvertongues
- The Adventures of the Fox in the Fedora
- The Invenios Expeditions

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New Jersey WebFest (#NJWebFest) @njwebfest.bsky.social · 19d

Just days left! Who's coming to #NJWebFest!? 💪🏽 Visit filmfreeway.com/NJWebFest/ti... and pass it along to your peeps.

Official Selections - we have sent out emails with creator-centric info. If you haven't received an email from us, please check your Spam folder.

See y'all next week! #FeelTheMagic

Promotional graphic for New Jersey Web Fest 2025. Top text reads: ‘Less than a week left! Get your passes to #FeelTheMagic! NJ New Jersey Web Fest, September 25–28, 2025.’ Ticket link shown as ‘FilmFreeway.com/NJWebFest/tickets.’ Below, a photo of a smiling award recipient holding a plaque, standing in front of a projection screen with the words ‘Outstanding Sci-Fi’ and ‘New Jersey Web Fest 2024.’ A testimonial quote from Anastasia Sittnina reads: ‘Absolutely brilliant experience! It was 100% worth it for me travel across the pond to be part of the magic that NJ Webfest truly is! The workshops were on point. The team made me welcome from day 1. The Gala was well organized and totally worth attending. Every minute at the fest was both fun and useful. Thank you so much, NJ Webfest team!’

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New Jersey WebFest (#NJWebFest) @njwebfest.bsky.social · 22d

🚨 Meet the Guest Speakers of New Jersey WebFest 2025, bringing their expertise straight to Montclair next week! Learn directly from the creators shaping the future of indie film, audio, and storytelling: filmfreeway.com/NJWebFest/ti...

Participant bios here: www.newjerseywebfest.com/2025-schedule

Flyer for New Jersey Web Fest 2025 Workshops & Masterclasses. Event runs Thursday, September 25 to Saturday, September 27 at Montclair Film, 505 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ.

Thursday (9:00am to 12:15pm): Meet and Greet / Welcome to New Jersey! Guest Speaker: Michael W. Gray – Charting the Creative Journey: From Indie Roots to Industry Collaborations.

Friday (9:00am to 12:15pm): Ned Donovan – Maximum Impact, Minimum Budget: The Indie Creator’s Guide to Project Development. Guest Speakers: Marcus Bagala, Will Melones, & Sam Bagala – Orchestrating Success: A Deep Dive on Getting the Most of Music in Your Project.

Saturday (9:00am to 12:15pm): Guest Speakers: Anne Baird & Wil Williams – Next-Level Networking: Making Connections & Leveraging Festival Success Into Professional Opportunities. NJ WebFest “$200 Dash” Pitch Competition. Guest Speaker: Bryan G. Thompson – The Business of Content Creation: From Passion Projects to Profitable Paths.

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New Jersey WebFest (#NJWebFest) @njwebfest.bsky.social · Aug 26

We are one month away from the 2025 #NJWebFest! The screening schedule is listed. Get your tickets now!

bit.ly/njwebfest-tix

Thank you Carol Ann DeMarco for your wonderful review on FilmFreeway! #FeelTheMagic

A woman in a formal black gown with a sparkling silver shawl smiles while holding an NJ WebFest trophy. Behind her, a large projected screen displays a laurel wreath graphic with the words “Award Winner New Jersey Web Fest 2024, The Gala” and the award title “Outstanding Sketch Comedy.”

“Excellent festival! Exactly what a film festival should be! The team treats you like family - and those are not just words - they really do! They take the time to make each aspect of the festival personal, celebratory, and special. From the moment they do a live announcement of the selected projects, throughout the entire process ending with a Gala that really has that wow factor. They celebrate independent filmmakers and you can see that with their hands-on presence from start to finish, photo ops, after parties, the venues they choose, and the award Gala - it was such a fun experience for us! Thank you NJ Webfest for all that you do!"

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Damsels In Dicestress @damselsdnd.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thrilled to announce our beloved Demons & Daughters is nominated for 4 awards at @njwebfest.bsky.social!

Outstanding Drama Actual Play
Best Player Character Performance
Best Costume/Makeup
Best Scenic Design

Endlessly grateful to @tabletopartsfund.org for making this possible for us.

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