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.
Upcoming Events
Spring 2023 Screening + Livestream Q&A Series
“LGBTQ+ History & Heroes Onscreen”
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, March 29th
Wednesday, April 26th
Wednesday, May 24th
For the third consecutive year, NewFest presents a virtual exhibition of LGBTQ-films and hosts interactive post-screening Q&As. The curated film selections connect to monthly historical celebrations (eg. Trans Day of Visibility in March; Lesbian Day of Visibility in April) and highlight real-life LGBTQ+ pioneers and our community’s rich history.
Films will be available for a 48-hour window via NewFest’s Virtual Screening Room prior to the interactive online discussion at 4pm ET on the last Wednesday of each month.
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
Get invited to our youth screenings!