Jun 1 at 7PM – SVA Theatre
NewFest Pride: FAIRYLAND (Opening Night Film & Party)
A young girl recounts growing up with her queer father in '70s and '80s San Francisco in this star-studded drama
LGBTQ+ Film and Media | New York
Ensuring LGBTQ+ stories are seen, heard & celebrated since 1988
NewFest Pride tickets + passes are now on sale!
Tickets + passes are now on sale for this 5-day festival event celebrating our community’s legacy and exciting contemporary stories!
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Submissions are open for The 35th Annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival! Regular Deadline is May 24th, 2023
Representation & community matter
We bring together a diverse community of filmmakers and audiences, creating joyful spaces and meaningful conversations that celebrate the many facets of our lives.
NewFest gives voice & visibility to the wide scope of LGBTQ+ experiences through films & programs that entertain, educate & empower
We bring together a diverse community of filmmakers and audiences, creating joyful spaces and meaningful conversations that celebrate the many facets of our lives.
Panels & Conversations
NewFest keeps the conversation going all year long with film talkbacks, exclusive Q&A's, panels on a variety of LGBTQ+ topics & more!
Year-Round Programming
Narrative features, documentaries, television series, shorts programs -- NewFest brings audiences LGBTQ+ content throughout the year!
New Voices Filmmaker Grant
Grant applications are now open and will close on February 28th
NewFest’s New Voices Filmmaker Grant, in partnership with Netflix, supports emerging LGBTQ+ directors by providing funding to make new work, assisting in getting their work more widely shared, and propelling their careers forward through mentorship, networking and professional development opportunities 🎬
Black Filmmaker Initiative
A program supporting Black LGBTQ+ filmmakers with cash prizes, submission fee waivers, and travel subsidies
The Black Filmmakers Initiative was created in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and in recognition of the need to remove structural barriers and create more opportunities for queer Black artists. The Black Filmmakers Initiative provides festival-related cost assistance to Black LGBTQ+ filmmakers, as well as three new cash prizes for Black LGBTQ+ filmmakers, unveiled in October 2020 at the 32nd Annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
Support LGBTQ+ Film
Love NewFest? Show your support year-round!
Build community, connect & celebrate
Annual Members receive exclusive discounts, invitations to free pre-release screenings, and members-only events all year long!
Become a Member
Enjoy great LGBTQ+ content all year long and receive exclusive and discounted access to NewFest events!
Become a Donor
Help support queer film by making a contribution to the NewFest Future Fund