Festival Passes
#NewFest37 will take place at venues throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, and stream virtually throughout the US, from
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
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
Virtual Pass — $95
– Access to all streaming films from anywhere in the United States
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
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.
