Buy a Festival Pass
Join us for the 35th Annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival with an In-Person or Virtual All-Access Streaming Pass
October 12-24, 2023#NewFest35 will take place at venues throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, and will stream virtually throughout the US!
Apply for an Industry Pass
Want to enjoy LGBTQ+ film at the festival AND throughout the year? Become a member!

What’s included in each pass?
Virtual Pass —$95 $65 (save $30!)
– Access to all streaming films from anywhere in the United States
List of films that are streaming virtually
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
Or, become a Silver Star Member and enjoy additional benefits throughout the year!
Gold Pass — $750
– Virtual All-Access Streaming pass to the NewFest on-demand platform
– Eight tickets to any In-Person General Admission screening(s)
– Four tickets total 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
– 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
Or, become a Gold Star Member and enjoy additional benefits throughout the year!
Diamond Pass — $1,500
– Virtual All-Access Streaming pass to the NewFest on-demand platform
– Two tickets to all In-Person General Admission screenings
– Two tickets to each In-Person Centerpiece screening
– Two tickets to In-Person Opening Night Screening + Party
– Two tickets to In-Person Closing Night Screening + Party
– 50% discount on additional tickets purchased for any type of in-person screening (including Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece screenings)
– Reserved Seating and Early Entry at all in-person screenings
– Invitation to Pre-Festival Salon and an Exclusive VIP Event
– Access to Festival Lounge
– Diamond level acknowledgement in the Program Guide
– Pass includes a tax-deductible contribution of $250 to NewFest Future Fund
Or, become a Diamond Star Member and enjoy additional benefits throughout the year!
Industry Pass
We encourage you to submit your application by Friday, September 29th
Virtual Pass —
– Access to all streaming films from anywhere in the United States
List of films that are streaming virtually
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
Or, become a Silver Star Member and enjoy additional benefits throughout the year!
Gold Pass — $750
– Virtual All-Access Streaming pass to the NewFest on-demand platform
– Eight tickets to any In-Person General Admission screening(s)
– Four tickets total 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
– 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
Or, become a Gold Star Member and enjoy additional benefits throughout the year!
Diamond Pass — $1,500
– Virtual All-Access Streaming pass to the NewFest on-demand platform
– Two tickets to all In-Person General Admission screenings
– Two tickets to each In-Person Centerpiece screening
– Two tickets to In-Person Opening Night Screening + Party
– Two tickets to In-Person Closing Night Screening + Party
– 50% discount on additional tickets purchased for any type of in-person screening (including Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece screenings)
– Reserved Seating and Early Entry at all in-person screenings
– Invitation to Pre-Festival Salon and an Exclusive VIP Event
– Access to Festival Lounge
– Diamond level acknowledgement in the Program Guide
– Pass includes a tax-deductible contribution of $250 to NewFest Future Fund
Or, become a Diamond Star Member and enjoy additional benefits throughout the year!
Industry Pass
We encourage you to submit your application by Friday, September 29th
How do I get my tickets?
Gold and Silver passholders can redeem their tickets once tickets are on sale on 9/13. Diamond passholders are not required to redeem their tickets.
Gold and Silver passholders can redeem their tickets once tickets are on sale on 9/13. Diamond passholders are not required to redeem their tickets.