Mid-2025 Trends in Screen and Media: What’s Now, What’s Next
As we reach the halfway mark of 2025, the screen and media industry continues to evolve at lightning speed. New technologies, creative tools, and changing audience behaviours are reshaping how stories are told—and who gets to tell them.
At The Australian Academy of Media, we’re passionate about helping people tap into these shifts and build the skills they need to stay creative, current, and connected.
Short-form video is evolving
Short-form video still dominates, but audiences are becoming more selective. People are gravitating toward clips that are educational, entertaining, and emotionally honest—without being overly filtered or fake.
Who’s doing this well?
Yes Theory – Inspiring, high-quality content and short-form edits that promote curiosity and connection.
Johnny Harris – Smart, engaging explainer videos.
Kara and Nate – Travel vlogs often clipped into clean, family-friendly shorts.
How this affects you:
If you're creating content for social media, learning to tell meaningful stories in under a minute is one of the most powerful skills you can build. It's how people discover, connect, and stay engaged.
Podcast creation is booming
Podcasts are exploding—especially in education, lifestyle, and storytelling. The best-performing podcasts today are clear, engaging, and purposeful.
Who’s doing this well?
The Colin and Samir Show – Creator economy breakdowns and interviews.
Diary of a CEO – Leadership and life with outstanding video production.
School of Life – Big ideas told beautifully.
How this affects you:
Whether you want to start a podcast, be interviewed on one, or use one to grow your brand—podcasting is one of the most accessible ways to build trust and connection with your audience.
AI is part of every workflow now
AI is fully embedded in media workflows, assisting with subtitles, voiceovers, colour grading, and script generation.
Who’s doing this well?
Premiere Gal – Tutorials on creative use of AI tools.
Think Media – Practical breakdowns of how to grow with AI-enhanced tools.
How this affects you:
AI can save you hours of editing, help polish your voiceovers, and suggest ideas when you're stuck. Used well, it helps your creativity—not replaces it.
Livestreaming and multicam is going mainstream
More creators, musicians, and educators are livestreaming with multicam setups—often from home or small studios.
Who’s doing this well?
Peter McKinnon – Shares live setups and multicam ideas.
Lemmony – Indie animation team showing livestream behind-the-scenes.
How this affects you:
If you’ve got something to share, livestreaming is one of the fastest ways to engage a live audience—whether it's on YouTube, Facebook, or Zoom.
Audiences want real, not perfect
People are craving authenticity over polish. Creators who show their process and speak honestly are building stronger engagement.
Who’s doing this well?
Ali Abdaal – Shares his journey and lessons with openness.
Matt D’Avella – Authentic, well-produced videos on creativity and life.
How this affects you:
You don’t need a studio or perfect lighting to get started. Your story, told honestly, can go further than a perfectly edited video.
AR and immersive tools are more accessible
Augmented reality and virtual production tools are now widely accessible through apps and software—even for beginners.
Who’s doing this well?
William Faucher – Unreal Engine tutorials.
Olufemii – Clean tutorials on AR-style visuals.
How this affects you:
Whether you're creating immersive videos, adding interactive layers, or just having fun with filters—AR is now something anyone can explore.
What to expect for the rest of 2025
The media world won’t be slowing down—and neither will we. The rest of this year, we’ll be diving deeper into these trends through workshops, training, and creative opportunities:
Short-form video challenges and competitions
Podcast studio sessions with video integration
Livestream team projects using multicam
Creative AI tutorials (captioning, script support, visual effects)
Personal storytelling for real portfolio outcomes
Stay ahead with The Australian Academy of Media
Whether you’re just starting out or refining your skills, now is the time to lean into your creative calling. We’ll equip you with the training and community you need to thrive in today’s media world.
Let’s create what the world needs next.
