As of 2019, 51% of Americans over the age of 12 listen to podcasts. It's no longer an exclusive selection of people. We're mainstream now!
Though podcasters far too often get stuck in a place where they can't grow. Stuck in a cycle of recording in the studio, putting the work in, but not making it past that point. Well, we're here to break that cycle!
Cinemonic Podcast Festival is here to give podcasts a unique new home.
We want to give podcasters the chance to take their work to the next level, network with the growing podcast industry, grow their audiences, and even take their show to the big stage!
The festival process is through both online and real life means. Our officially selected podcasts will be shared and promoted through our network, our social platforms, our partner companies and more. With that, we'll invite you in to communicate and network with our private, Podcast Industry Community. Plus, our finalists are nominated for all sorts of cool awards and prizes!
Above all else, The Cinemonic Podcast Festival is an incredibly fun opportunity to take a real jump into the podcasting world.
Podcasting is a hobby for some, but it's a career for others. Through our festival, we aim to bring podcasters closer to their goal of making a career out of their hobby.
-Podcast of The Year Award-
The award as well as prizes for the podcast that our jury finds to be the most all-encompassing. A podcast that really makes one say "wow." - The overall greatest achievement in podcasting for the year.
-Best Comedy Podcast-
The award as well as prizes for the greatest comedy podcast.
-Best Crime Podcast-
The award as well as prizes for the greatest crime podcast.
-Best Business Podcast-
The award as well as prizes for the greatest business podcast.
-Best Health Podcast-
The award as well as prizes for the greatest health podcast. (This can be mental health, physical health, health & wellness, etc.)
-Best Advice Podcast-
The award as well as prizes for the greatest advice podcast.
-Best Alternative Podcast-
The award as well as prizes for the greatest podcast that just can't be labeled into one of the traditional genres.
**All finalists are invited to perform LIVE at the Cinemonic Podcast Festival.
There, the winners will be announced celebrated for their wins in each category,