Festival Passes
Join us for the 37th Annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival with an In-Person or Virtual All-Access Streaming Pass
NewFest37 will take place at venues throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, and will stream virtually throughout the US!
October 9-21, 2025
Get A Pass
What’s included in each pass?
Virtual Pass — $95
– Access to all streaming films from anywhere in the United States & US Territories
PURCHASE VIRTUAL PASS
Silver Pass — $350
– Ten tickets to be used at any In-Person General Admission screening(s)
– 30% discount on Virtual All-Access Pass
– 30% discount on tickets purchased for any in-person screenings (including Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece screenings)
– Access to Festival Lounge
– Silver level acknowledgement in the Program Guide
– Pass includes a tax-deductible contribution of $45 to NewFest Future Fund
PURCHASE SILVER PASS
Or, become a Silver Star Member and enjoy additional benefits throughout the year!
Purchase Silver Star Membership Now
Gold Pass — $750
– Eight tickets to any In-Person General Admission screening(s)
– Four tickets to any In-Person Centerpiece screening(s)
– Two tickets to the In-Person Opening Night Screening + Party
– Two tickets to the In-Person Closing Night Screening + Party
– Virtual All-Access Streaming pass to the NewFest on-demand platform
– 50% discount on additional tickets purchased for any type of in-person screening (including Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece screenings)
– Access to Festival Lounge
– Gold level acknowledgement in the Program Guide
– Pass includes a tax-deductible contribution of $125 to NewFest Future Fund
PURCHASE GOLD PASS
Or, become a Gold Star Member and enjoy additional benefits throughout the year!
Purchase Gold Star Membership Now
Diamond Pass — $1,500
– Two Diamond badges that each allow for ticketless access, early entry & reserved seating for the following:
– All In-Person General Admission screenings
– All In-Person Centerpiece screenings
– In-Person Opening Night Screening + Party
– In-Person Closing Night Screening + Party
– Virtual All-Access Streaming pass to the NewFest on-demand platform for the Primary Diamond Passholder
– Access to Festival Lounge
– 50% discount on additional tickets purchased for any type of in-person screening (including Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece screenings)
– Invitation to Pre-Festival Salon and an Exclusive VIP Event
– Diamond-level acknowledgement in the Program Guide
– Pass includes a tax-deductible contribution of $250 to NewFest Future Fund
PURCHASE DIAMOND PASS
Or, become a Diamond Star Member and enjoy additional benefits throughout the year!
Purchase Diamond Star Membership Now
Industry Passes
Industry Pass – $65
– Virtual All-Access Streaming Pass to the NewFest on-demand platform
– One complimentary ticket (per Industry Pass) to any screening (excluding Film Feast) that is NOT on RUSH (sold out) on the day of the screening. This transaction is only available one hour before screening time at that screening venue’s physical NewFest box office location (cannot redeem complimentary tickets online).
– One complimentary ticket (per Industry Pass) to any screening (excluding Film Feast) that IS on RUSH (sold out) through waiting in the RUSH line (based on availability). This transaction is only available one hour before screening time at that screening venue’s physical NewFest box office location (cannot redeem complimentary tickets online).
– Access to Festival Lounge
– Invitation and access to the NewFest37 Industry + Filmmaker Day
– Complimentary access to the Opening Night & Closing Night Parties
– Invitation to NewFest’s annual Queer Media Mixer
Industry Plus Pass – $125
– Eight tickets to any In-Person General Admission Screening (does not include Centerpiece, Opening, Closing, and Film Feast screenings)
– Virtual All-Access Streaming Pass to the NewFest on-demand platform
– One complimentary ticket (per Industry Plus Pass) to any screening (excluding Film Feast) that is NOT on RUSH (sold out) on the day of the screening. This transaction is only available one hour before screening time at that screening venue’s physical NewFest box office location (cannot redeem complimentary tickets online).
– One complimentary ticket (per Industry Plus Pass) to any screening (excluding Film Feast) that IS on RUSH (sold out) through waiting in the RUSH line (based on availability). This transaction is only available one hour before screening time at that screening venue’s physical NewFest box office location (cannot redeem complimentary tickets online).
– Access to Festival Lounge
– Invitation and access to the NewFest37 Industry + Filmmaker Day
– Complimentary access to the Opening Night & Closing Night Parties
– Invitation to NewFest’s annual Queer Media Mixer
Virtual Pass — $95
– Access to all streaming films from anywhere in the United States & US Territories
PURCHASE VIRTUAL PASS
Silver Pass — $350
– Ten tickets to be used at any In-Person General Admission screening(s)
– 30% discount on Virtual All-Access Pass
– 30% discount on tickets purchased for any in-person screenings (including Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece screenings)
– Access to Festival Lounge
– Silver level acknowledgement in the Program Guide
– Pass includes a tax-deductible contribution of $45 to NewFest Future Fund
PURCHASE SILVER PASS
Or, become a Silver Star Member and enjoy additional benefits throughout the year!
Purchase Silver Star Membership Now
Gold Pass — $750
– Eight tickets to any In-Person General Admission screening(s)
– Four tickets to any In-Person Centerpiece screening(s)
– Two tickets to the In-Person Opening Night Screening + Party
– Two tickets to the In-Person Closing Night Screening + Party
– Virtual All-Access Streaming pass to the NewFest on-demand platform
– 50% discount on additional tickets purchased for any type of in-person screening (including Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece screenings)
– Access to Festival Lounge
– Gold level acknowledgement in the Program Guide
– Pass includes a tax-deductible contribution of $125 to NewFest Future Fund
PURCHASE GOLD PASS
Or, become a Gold Star Member and enjoy additional benefits throughout the year!
Purchase Gold Star Membership Now
Diamond Pass — $1,500
– Two Diamond badges that each allow for ticketless access, early entry & reserved seating for the following:
– All In-Person General Admission screenings
– All In-Person Centerpiece screenings
– In-Person Opening Night Screening + Party
– In-Person Closing Night Screening + Party
– Virtual All-Access Streaming pass to the NewFest on-demand platform for the Primary Diamond Passholder
– Access to Festival Lounge
– 50% discount on additional tickets purchased for any type of in-person screening (including Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece screenings)
– Invitation to Pre-Festival Salon and an Exclusive VIP Event
– Diamond-level acknowledgement in the Program Guide
– Pass includes a tax-deductible contribution of $250 to NewFest Future Fund
PURCHASE DIAMOND PASS
Or, become a Diamond Star Member and enjoy additional benefits throughout the year!
Purchase Diamond Star Membership Now
Industry Passes
Industry Pass – $65
– Virtual All-Access Streaming Pass to the NewFest on-demand platform
– One complimentary ticket (per Industry Pass) to any screening (excluding Film Feast) that is NOT on RUSH (sold out) on the day of the screening. This transaction is only available one hour before screening time at that screening venue’s physical NewFest box office location (cannot redeem complimentary tickets online).
– One complimentary ticket (per Industry Pass) to any screening (excluding Film Feast) that IS on RUSH (sold out) through waiting in the RUSH line (based on availability). This transaction is only available one hour before screening time at that screening venue’s physical NewFest box office location (cannot redeem complimentary tickets online).
– Access to Festival Lounge
– Invitation and access to the NewFest37 Industry + Filmmaker Day
– Complimentary access to the Opening Night & Closing Night Parties
– Invitation to NewFest’s annual Queer Media Mixer
Industry Plus Pass – $125
– Eight tickets to any In-Person General Admission Screening (does not include Centerpiece, Opening, Closing, and Film Feast screenings)
– Virtual All-Access Streaming Pass to the NewFest on-demand platform
– One complimentary ticket (per Industry Plus Pass) to any screening (excluding Film Feast) that is NOT on RUSH (sold out) on the day of the screening. This transaction is only available one hour before screening time at that screening venue’s physical NewFest box office location (cannot redeem complimentary tickets online).
– One complimentary ticket (per Industry Plus Pass) to any screening (excluding Film Feast) that IS on RUSH (sold out) through waiting in the RUSH line (based on availability). This transaction is only available one hour before screening time at that screening venue’s physical NewFest box office location (cannot redeem complimentary tickets online).
– Access to Festival Lounge
– Invitation and access to the NewFest37 Industry + Filmmaker Day
– Complimentary access to the Opening Night & Closing Night Parties
– Invitation to NewFest’s annual Queer Media Mixer
How do I get my tickets?
Gold and Silver passholders can redeem their tickets NOW! Diamond passholders are not required to redeem their tickets.
Gold and Silver passholders can redeem their tickets NOW! Diamond passholders are not required to redeem their tickets.
PASS BENEFIT
NewFest Festival Lounge
One of the best parts of being a Passholder? Access to the Festival Lounge! Passholders get exclusive access to the lounge during the festival, located in Chelsea within walking distance from SVA Theatre and The Center.
The Festival Lounge is open every day from 1:30-7:30, and is the perfect spot to grab a complimentary cocktail, have a meeting, or both – if that's the vibe 🥂 Recharge + Relax between screenings with complimentary snacks, refreshments, and free WiFi.
