Colman Domingo: Voice & Visibility Award + Conversation

Join NewFest as we present Academy Award® nominated actor Colman Domingo (RUSTIN, NewFest35’s Opening Night Film last year) with the NewFest36 Voice & Visionary Award.

NewFest will be honoring Colman Domingo for his legacy and contributions to the craft of acting in theater, television, and cinema. A star of stage and screen, Domingo continues to channel his infectious personality to bring voice and visibility to queer communities of color and the LGBTQ+ experience overall.

A NewFest alumnus, Colman Domingo has had a prolific career on the stage and screen, helping propel LGBTQ+ artists and stories in the mainstream media. His portrayal of Bayard Rustin in the acclaimed film, RUSTIN, which premiered at NewFest35 last year, earned him Oscar, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild, Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominations. Most recently Domingo starred in and produced Greg Kwedar’s SING SING, which was released by A24 this past summer. Domingo has also appeared as Ali in the acclaimed HBO series EUPHORIA, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award, as well the Netflix limited series THE MADNESS. Beyond film and television, Colman Domingo has appeared and written a number of plays and musicals. He was part of the producing team of the Pulitzer Prize winning play FAT HAM, for which was nominated for a Tony Award, as well as co-wrote the Tony Award nominated SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL.

Colman Domingo