Youth Screenings
NewFest, New York’s leading LGBTQ+ Film and Media organization, brings age-appropriate and intersectional LGBTQ+ representation into middle and high schools across NYC.
Through short films and talkbacks with filmmakers, this program creates visibility for marginalized and underrepresented communities, and fosters the development of empathy, agency, advocacy, allyship, and self-empowerment through LGBTQ+ stories. Fully curated by NewFest, in-school screenings encourage media literacy and social responsibility, and provide LGBTQ+ youth with role models of queer excellence.
Save the Dates! 2025 Films:
ANYTHING’S POSSIBLE
+ Livestream Q&A with star Eva Reign on Wednesday March 26 at 4pm ET
Streaming from March 24-26
ELLIE & ABBIE (AND ELLIE’S DEAD AUNT)
+ Livestream Q&A with director Monica Zanetti on Wednesday, April 30 at 4pm ET
Streaming from April 28-30
Upcoming Virtual Screenings + Livestream Q&As:
Streaming May 19 – 21 (livestream Q&A on Wed, May 21 at 4pm ET)
I took our GSA to the short-film screening "I Like Me for Me" in October '22, and we had an amazing time. The films selected were perfect for the occasion, and the event was organized and well run. The students loved seeing representation on the big screen! We look forward to participating again this coming year.
Additional Programs Offered (In-Person & Virtual)
– Screenings and/or discussions for GSA’s, diversity clubs, full grade-levels, or whole divisions.
– Assemblies
– Family Screenings
– Conference sessions or tracks
– Screenings for faculty or parents
– Assemblies
– Family Screenings
– Conference sessions or tracks
– Screenings for faculty or parents
In partnership with the New York City Department of Education
Get invited to our youth screenings!