We conclude the WSWC August 1 ranking update with the top 80 shows. Remember, DM us if you see any errors!

We continue the WSWC August 1 ranking update with shows ranked 81 to tied for 106. As always, DM us if you see any errors!

It's the WSWC August 1 ranking update, now with fewer placeholders! Here are the shows, with actual names and countries of origin, ranked 147 to tied for 218. DM us if you see any errors!

New festival data, so expect a ranking update! We strive to vet the data, but humans are involved so mistakes sneak through. DM us corrections for show name or country of origin. If your series or pilot is missing, DM us the WSWC festival you participated in. Watch this space!

The 2026 Web Series World Cup ranking data has hit critical mass so we can confidently publish! Here are to top 80 shows based on full or partial data from @cuscowebfest, @bnmwebfest, @carballointerplay, @dieSeriale, @cinemajove, @MarsWebFest, and @goetheinstitut_indonesien.

The 2026 Web Series World Cup ranking data has hit critical mass so we can confidently publish! Here are shows ranking 81-143 based on full or partial data from @cuscowebfest, bnmwebfest, carballointerplay, @dieSeriale, @cinemajove, @MarsWebFest, and Seriale Indonesia.

We have a brand-new stop on the 2026 Web Series World Cup circuit … Seriale Indonesia, the sibling festival of die Seriale, in Bandung, Indonesia! They’re open for submissions until May 31. Submit your series now at FilmFreeway! The festival will be held on July 23–26, 2026.

The Digital Media World Cups are aware of the concerns regarding Baltimore Next Media WebFest and the actual play division. We are in communication with the festival and working towards a resolution. We will provide a further update once we know more.

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!