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Save the Date for NewFest38: October 15-25, 2026Become a Member to get Pre-Sale Access!
LA BOLA NEGRA
Announcing NewFest38’s Opening Night Film!Opening Night Tickets on Sale Now for NewFest Members and Patrons Only.
Follow three generations of men bound by pain, desire, and love across a century of Spanish history in this epic film from Cannes-winning directors Los Javis.
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NewFest now has new and improved membership tiers. You told us what you wanted and we listened. We want to ensure our community gets to experience the most out of NewFest’s year-round programming. Now we’re connecting to our community by creating a new membership program with intention, accessibility, and belonging at its core.
The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns October 15–25, 2026.
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