About NewFest
Founded in 1988, NewFest is New York’s largest presenter of LGBTQ+ film & media
and the largest convener of LGBTQ+ audiences in the city
Our mission is to give voice and visibility to the wide scope of LGBTQ+ experiences through films and programs that entertain, educate & empower
We believe that visibility matters, and that queer film can change the world.
35 years ago, a NYC-based queer film movement was born.
Founded in 1988 in direct response to the AIDS crisis, The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival has been a tentpole of NYC’s queer cultural scene. In the subsequent years, NewFest has expanded into a film and media organization with year-long programs to serve all facets of the LGBTQ+ community.
35 years ago, a NYC-based queer film movement was born.
Founded in 1988 in direct response to the AIDS crisis, The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival has been a tentpole of NYC’s queer cultural scene. In the subsequent years, NewFest has expanded into a film and media organization with year-long programs to serve all facets of the LGBTQ+ community.
Through the years, we have
Presented the world theatrical premiere of
PARIS IS BURNING
Presented New York premieres of
HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH, HIGH ART, BOY ERASED, GOD’S OWN COUNTRY, CELLULOID CLOSET, AND THEN WE DANCED, RAFIKI, THE WATERMELON WOMAN, TREVOR, COMMON THREADS: STORIES FROM THE QUILT, THE STROLL, BOTTOMS, PROBLEMISTA, KOKOMO CITY
Presented Advanced Screenings of
CAROL, MOONLIGHT, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, LOVE, SIMON, WELCOME TO CHECHNYA, ROCKETMAN, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT, WEEKEND, RED, WHITE, & ROYAL BLUE, WOMEN TALKING, THE OTHER TWO, SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, PASSAGES
PARIS IS BURNING
Presented New York premieres of
HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH, HIGH ART, BOY ERASED, GOD’S OWN COUNTRY, CELLULOID CLOSET, AND THEN WE DANCED, RAFIKI, THE WATERMELON WOMAN, TREVOR, COMMON THREADS: STORIES FROM THE QUILT, THE STROLL, BOTTOMS, PROBLEMISTA, KOKOMO CITY
Presented Advanced Screenings of
CAROL, MOONLIGHT, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, LOVE, SIMON, WELCOME TO CHECHNYA, ROCKETMAN, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT, WEEKEND, RED, WHITE, & ROYAL BLUE, WOMEN TALKING, THE OTHER TWO, SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, PASSAGES
Filmmakers who have screened at NewFest include
Todd Haynes
Lisa Cholodenko
Cheryl Dunye
Greg Berlanti
Rhys Ernst
John Cameron Mitchell
Luca Gudagnino
David France
Barry Jenkins
Sidra Smith
Gregg Araki
Billy Porter
Andrew Ahn
Alice Wu
Julio Torres
Emma Seligman
Ira Sachs
Chase Joynt
Get in touch
Press Inquiries: contactus@newfest.org
General Inquiries: contactus@newfest.org
Ticketing & Member Benefits: boxoffice@newfest.org
General Inquiries: contactus@newfest.org
Ticketing & Member Benefits: boxoffice@newfest.org