New York's LGBTQ Film Festival
An annual celebration of the best in LGBTQ filmThe 31st Annual Festival (October 23-29, 2019)
Presented by HBO, New York’s LGBTQ Film Festival features over 150 films, panels and parties, and attracts over 13,000 attendees from around the globe every October. Our annual celebration of the year’s best LGBTQ film and media has grown to become a vital part of New York City’s cultural landscape, and one of the world’s premier gatherings of LGBTQ filmmakers and artists.
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Past Films Screened At NewFest
Changing Lives
NewFest ensures that stories of LGBT people are created, shared and protected.
Promoting Equality
NewFest uses the power of movies to promote acceptance and equality for all LGBT people.
Inspiring Storytellers
NewFest develops the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers.
Building Community
NewFest connects diverse populations to discover, discuss and celebrate stories of LGBT lives.