Cusco, the opening festival in the 2026 WSWC and AFWC offers you, dear creators, a 25% discount until January 17. CuscoWebFest2026 when you checkout on Film Freeway.

Asia and Africa, while quite populous, had only 23 shows combined in the cup. While showcasing 13 shows here over represents them compared to other continents, we hope to encourage more creators from these regions to use these WSWC festivals to get attention for their shows. 1/4

Oceania shows are over 10% of the 2025 WSWC. In this top 15, Sally McClean's Walking Shadows Vol. 3 is 7th overall, and the top Oceania and Australian show. A Series of Unfortunate Dates, top NZ show Camp Be Better, and Buried also made the overall top 20. Pretty impressive. 1/2

169 South America shows appeared in 2025 WSWC festivals, and here are the top 20. Queen Lear, number 3 overall, is the top South American and Brazilian show. Brazil had 137 shows in the cup, by far the most, so this is impressive. Congrats to the creators, cast, and crew! 1/2

North America placed 118 shows on the WSWC 2025 ranking, almost a quarter of all shows. As you can see from the Top 21, Canada dominates with 13 shows, including the #2 show in the World Cup this year and top Canadian show, My Dead Mom. 1/3

The WSWC final ranking released yesterday with 475 shows from 43 countries on the 6 continents whose native inhabitants aren't penguins. Let's start continent hopping with the top 20 of the 108 shows from Europe! 1/5

The 2025 WSWC final rankings! The top 80 of 475 shows from 43 countries and 6 continents! Canada has 11 in the top 21, including #2, My Dead Mom. Poland only had one show, Mirror, but it was #1!. Brazil had a whopping 137 shows in the cup, and Queen Lear took third. 1/2

Our penultimate batch in our final WSWCranking countdown of 2025 includes show from 81 to shows tied for 158. These shows appeared in many WSWC festivals and have been nominated for and possibly won awards. Congratulations!

Our fourth batch in our final WSWC ranking countdown of 2025 includes shows tied for 153 to shows tied for 233. These shows appeared in WSWC festivals and may have been nominated for and won awards. Congratulations!

Our third batch in our final WSWC ranking countdown of 2025 includes shows tied for 233 to shows tied for 304. These shows appeared in one or two WSWC festivals and may have been nominated for awards. Congratulations!

We continue our final WSWC ranking countdown of 2025 with shows tied at 304 to shows tied for 356. These shows appeared in at least one WSWC festival and were nominated for at least one award. Congratulations!

We begin our final WSWC rankings for 2025 with shows tied for 356 to shows tied for 436. These shows appeared in at least 1 festival in the cup.

🚨 Final 2025 Audio Fiction World Cup Ranking 🚨 The tallies are in, we can finally put a bow on the 2025 AFWC! We had an incredible year with a wildly close finish at the top! Visit our website digitalmediaworldcup... for the complete list! #AudioFiction #FictionPodcast #ActualPlay #AudioDrama

Final 2025 WSWC and AFWC standings are nearly complete and coming shortly. Thank you for your patience as we await some final, late arriving data. Warmest wishes and Happy Holidays to creators around the world!

More 2026 WSWC/AFWC deadlines! Nov. 15 is the Regular deadline for our lead off fest, Cusco WebFest. For Baltimore Web Fest, it's the Early Bird Deadline. The earlier you enter the better! Visit digitalmediaworldcup... for the whole 2026 lineup and deadlines.

476 shows from over 40 counties on 6 continents begin the final stretch after a busy September. While we await some data from some festivals (check your email), here’s the leading shows. Congratulations!

476 shows from over 40 counties on 6 continents begin the final stretch after a busy September. While we await some data from some festivals (check your email), we continue with shows tied at 79 to tied for 131.

476 shows from over 40 counties on 6 continents begin the final stretch after a busy September. While we await some data from some festivals (check your email), we continue with shows tied at 162 to tied for 231.

476 shows from over 40 counties on 6 continents begin the final stretch after a busy September. While we await some data from some festivals (check your email) we continue with shows tied at 231 to tied for 290.

476 shows from over 40 counties on 6 continents begin the final stretch after a busy September. While we await some data from some festivals (check your email), we continue with shows tied at 290 to tied for 350.

476 shows from over 40 counties on 6 continents enter the final stretch after a busy September. While we await some data from some festivals, (check your email), here's the shows tied at 350 to tied for 434.

WSWC final (for now) update! With new shows from Rio Web Fest, we're at 447 and here are the leaders. If you spot issues with any show, including country of origin, please contact us. Congratulations all!

WSWC update continues! With new shows from Rio Web Fest, we're at 447! We'll continue with shows tied at 80 to tied for 155. If you spot issues with the new shows including country of origin, please contat us.

WSWC update continues! With new shows from Rio Web Fest, we're at 447! We'll continue with shows tied at 160 to tied for 235. If you spot issues with the new shows including country of origin, please contact us.

WSWC update continues! With new shows from Rio Web Fest, we're at 447! We'll continue with shows tied at 235 to tied for 281. If you spot issues with the new shows including country of origin, please contact us.

WSWC update continues! With new shows from Rio Web Fest, we're at 447! We'll continue with shows tied at 281 to tied for 342. If you spot issues with the new shows including country of origin, please contact us.

WSWC update! With new shows from Rio Web Fest, we're at 447! We'll start with shows tied at 342 to 447. If you spot issues with the new shows including country of origin, please DM us.

3 2026 Cup festivals have entry deadlines Oct. 31! These are (super) early bird deadlines withthe cheapest fees. So if you have a video series (or in the cast of NJ, an audio fiction show) ready for 2026, enter now. 4 other fests are open too! See digitalmediaworldcup...

On the board at 35!!

🚨🚨🚨 October 2025 AFWC Update! 🚨🚨🚨 There's a *ton* of movement on the ranking with a lot of festivals still to go in 2025 with a ton of movement yet to come! Many 2026 festivals are open! Submit your work to them today! https://digitalmediaworldcups/audio-fiction-world-cup

2025 WSWC update! 319 shows, 39 countries, 6 continents. Ranks 1 to 79 using the AFWC scoring system by Ned Donovan, explained here: digitalmediaworldcup.... And note, the 2026 cups are open for entry: digitalmediaworldcup.... Congratulations!

2025 WSWC update 3 of 4! 319 shows, 39 countries, 6 continents. Ranked from 80 to 157, scoring system by Ned Donovan for the AFWC, explained here: digitalmediaworldcup.... And note, the 2026 cups are open for entry: digitalmediaworldcup.... Top rankings coming next!

2025 WSWC update 2 of 4! 319 shows, 39 countries, 6 continents. Ranked from 157 to tied for 221, scoring system by Ned Donovan for the AFWC, explained here: digitalmediaworldcup.... And note, the 2026 cups are open for entry: digitalmediaworldcup.... 2 rankings to come!

2025 WSWC update! 319 shows, 39 countries, 6 continents. Ranked from 221 to 319 with scoring system by Ned Donovan for the AFWC, explained here: digitalmediaworldcup.... And note, the 2026 cups are open for entry: digitalmediaworldcup.... 3 more rankings to come!

We're working to update the 2025 WSWC and AFWC rankings, but Cusco, MAC Marín, die Seriale, and Apulia are open and confirmed for 2026 WSWC. Cusco and Apulia are confirmed for 2026 AFWC too. Current confirmed lineup for the 2026 WSWC digitalmediaworldcup..., with more to come.

A quick Mid September check in on the 2025 WSWC standings! Much more data to drop in the next few weeks, but here are the top 80 shows with the reported and confirmed data we have right now.

We're deep in the 2025 WSWC, but 2 WSWC festivals are open for 2026! Cusco Web Fest has been open for months and the regular deadline is November 15. MAC Marin is running a discount special: 40% off for 1st 10 web series with code FIFTHEDITIONMACMARIN. FilmFreeway.com

Here are the top shows in the 2025 WSWC as of the end of August. They are part of 262 shows from over 36 countries and 6 continents that have made our ranking. Congratulations!

The initial 2025 Audio Fiction World Cup rankings are here! This time of year has a *lot* of festival announcements. We'll post an updated ranking mid Sept. Expect lots of ranking movement for the rest of the year! #AudioFiction #ActualPlay #FictionPodcast #AudioDrama #AFWC

Here are the shows ranked from tied to 57th to tied for 109! As of the end of August, we've ranked 262 shows from over 36 countries on 6 continents. Congratulations!

Continuing our WSWC end of August rank drop with shows ranked 113 to tied for 152

September is packed with web fest action, so here’s an August WSWC rank drop.on 262 shows from over 36 countries and 6 continents. Here are the shows from 223 to 262. Congratulations!

September is packed with web fest action, so here’s an August WSWC rank drop.on 262 shows from over 36 countries and 6 continents. Here are the shows from 170 to 222. Congratulations!

The initial 2025 Audio Fiction World Cup rankings are here! This time of year has a *lot* of festival announcements. We'll post an updated ranking mid Sept. Expect lots of ranking movement for the rest of the year! #AudioFiction #ActualPlay #FictionPodcast #AudioDrama #AFWC

WSWC Festval Deadlines in July Not final deadlines but the fees do go up! Sydney Web Fest Regular Deadline July 10 filmfreeway.com/sydn... New Zealand Web Fest Late Deadline July 31 filmfreeway.com/nzwe... Rio Web Fest Regular Deadline July 31 filmfreeway.com/riow... Enter Now!

WSWC Festival Final Deadlines the next 30 days: Twin Cities Film Festival (formerly Minnesota Web Fest) Today! filmfreeway.com/MnWe... MAC Marin July 31 filmfreeway.com/macm... Lima Web Fest Aug. 1 filmfreeway.com/Lima... Bilbao Seiesland Aug. 2 filmfreeway.com/bilb...

Announcing the line up for the 2025 Web Series World Cup! digitalmediaworldcup... Our line up is listed at the bottom of the page. Click a festival icon to go to the entry page on FilmFreeway or their own site. 1/2

Two early submission deadlines today for WSWC member webfests! It's Super Earlybird Deadline today for Bilbao Seriesland, filmfreeway.com/Bilb... And it's regular Earlybird Deadline for T.O. Webfest in Toronto! filmfreeway.com/TOWe... 1/2

Today is the last day to submit your web series for consideration to Carballo Interplay, a WSWC participating festival! And best of all, it's free and on Film Freeway. EZPZ! filmfreeway.com/CARB...