NewFest - LGBTQ+ Film and Media

SOMETHING YOU SAID LAST NIGHT: Award Encore - Nov 17 '23 - 12:00AM - Virtual

SOMETHING YOU SAID LAST NIGHT: Award Encore

An aspiring writer’s family vacation echoes the experience of many young trans individuals as she navigates autonomy, love, and belonging.

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SHORTS: TRANS+ MIXTAPE: Award Encore - Nov 17 '23 - 12:00AM - Virtual

SHORTS: TRANS+ MIXTAPE: Award Encore

A compelling combo of trans+ stories that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect – sometimes all at once

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COMING AROUND: Award Encore - Nov 24 '23 - 12:00AM - Virtual

COMING AROUND: Award Encore

A young queer woman tries to live authentically while navigating a complex relationship with her religious mother

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SHORTS: YOU MAKE ME FEEL: Award Encore - Nov 24 '23 - 12:00AM - Virtual

SHORTS: YOU MAKE ME FEEL: Award Encore

A care-filed collection of shorts that will get you so emotional, baby

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THERE ARE THINGS TO DO + A SIMPLE MATTER OF JUSTICE: Award Encore - Dec 1 '23 - 12:00AM - Virtual

THERE ARE THINGS TO DO + A SIMPLE MATTER OF JUSTICE: Award Encore

Two films featuring Urvashi Vaid and the fight for LGBTQ+ Justice.

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CHOCOLATE BABIES (1996; 4K Restoration): Award Encore - Dec 1 '23 - 12:00AM - Virtual

CHOCOLATE BABIES (1996; 4K Restoration): Award Encore

Rambunctious radicals form an activist group to confront homophobic politicians in this wild guerilla satire.

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MÁ SÀI GÒN (MOTHER SAIGON): Award Encore - Dec 8 '23 - 12:00AM - Virtual

MÁ SÀI GÒN (MOTHER SAIGON): Award Encore

A love letter to the mosaic of queer lives in Saigon, a city that is as liberating as it is oppressive.

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HIDDEN MASTER: THE LEGACY OF GEORGE PLATT LYNES: Award Encore - Dec 8 '23 - 12:00AM - Virtual

HIDDEN MASTER: THE LEGACY OF GEORGE PLATT LYNES: Award Encore

A vivid exploration of the life and work of a pioneering, openly gay American photographer ahead of his time.

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BIG BOYS: Award Encore - Dec 15 '23 - 12:00AM - Virtual

BIG BOYS: Award Encore

Jamie’s unexpected crush on his cousin’s boyfriend turns a camping trip into a weekend of self-discovery

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ACSEXYBILITY: Award Encore - Dec 15 '23 - 12:00AM - Virtual

ACSEXYBILITY: Award Encore

An insightful documentary about the intersection of sexual life and disability within the queer space

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NEW VOICES FILMMAKER GRANT SHOWCASE: Award Encore - Dec 15 '23 - 12:00AM - Virtual

NEW VOICES FILMMAKER GRANT SHOWCASE: Award Encore (free)

Join us in celebrating the 2023 grant recipients with a screening of their exciting short film work.

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We picked one film for each NY LGBTQ+ Film Festival since 1988

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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.

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