Susan Johnston

Susan Johnston is the Founder and Director of the New Media Film Festival, an internationally recognized event that honors stories worth telling across all media while celebrating innovation in storytelling and emerging technologies. Long before “new media” entered the public vocabulary, Johnston foresaw its impact and created a festival introducing formats such as VR, AR, AI, and blockchain. A visionary in New Media and Technology, she blends entrepreneurship, leadership, and sustainability to spotlight innovation across global creative industries. Knighted in Rome for her contributions to arts and humanity and serving as an Emmy Awards Blue Ribbon Panel Judge since 2010, Johnston is a trusted authority for journalists seeking insights at the intersection of media, technology, and cult...