-HDFEST's first event in Asia takes place in September 2006 at which HDFEST presents a selection of HD films and HD animations from the tour
-The HDFEST Deffies widen to include more award categories in 2006 including Best HD Animated Short and Best Screenplay in an HD film
-The film The Lost Cause shot on the VIPER FilmStream sweeps multiple HDFEST award categories. The film was written and directed by Oscar winner Jim Taylor
