NewFest

NewFest New York’s largest presenter of LGBTQ+ film & media and the largest convener of q***r audiences in the city.

Through The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival, presented annually since 1988, and year-round programming, NewFest celebrates fine domestic and international film as part of our mission to break through closet doors and glass ceilings everywhere. NewFest’s programming includes the annual NewFest: The New York Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Film Festival, one of the most comprehensive showcases of international LGBTQ+ film in the world as well as year-round filmmaker and screening events.

06/02/2026

“This really is like, the beating heart of cinema, q***r cinema, f*ggotry. So I’m really proud of that.”

, , and Jack Haven introduce at the North American Premiere at Pride.

In theaters August 7.

Thank you to our Signature Sponsor .

06/01/2026

Director and share a hug at the North American Premiere of at Pride.

06/01/2026

We kicked off Pride Month with , , and New York City’s most enthusiastic Heated Rivalry fans on ❤️‍🔥

Get your photos from the event now at ’s bio. Video by .

05/31/2026

never a dull moment at pride

05/31/2026

Gregg Araki at the New York Premiere of his long-anticipated I WANT YOUR S*X at Pride.

In theaters July 31.

05/30/2026

“This is what love looks like.” — Bill Torres,

Last night was emotional. Powerful. Invigorating. Healing.

The New York Premiere of ’s THE DADS was what love looks like. Thank you , for your warmth, intuition, and tireless advocacy for our communities.

Thank you to , , and for your tireless work to support our most vulnerable communities. Thank you to our phenomenal community partners , , , and ***ronthestreet for your commitment to supporting storytellers.

And finally, thank you to The Dads, for your humility, compassion, and unwavering dedication to trans and gender expansive kids.

THE DADS is available nationwide on ’s virtual platform thru Monday, June 1. Get your virtual pass at newfest.org 🩷 PC

05/30/2026

Smells like seeing yourself on-screen for the first time 🥹

Our candle collaboration “Queering the Candle” with is on sale now both online and in-person at throughout Pride 🕯️ Get them while supplies last!

05/29/2026

“PJ—stand up. Where you at?”

surprised the audience at the New York Premiere of at Pride 2026 🤭

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