Newark LGBTQ Film Festival

Newark LGBTQ Film Festival Amplifying the voices, vision and works of film from LGBTQIA+ BIPOC folx in Newark and beyond.

That's a wrap on the 4th annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival!!We want to extended a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who support...
05/04/2026

That's a wrap on the 4th annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival!!

We want to extended a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who supported us this year. We absolutely could not do this without our sponsors, donors, community partners, vendors, volunteers, planning committee and our community members.

Check out some highlights from this years red carpet. Tag who you recognize in the comments.

Look out for updates from this page for upcoming Newark LGBTQ Film Festival programs and events.

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We are closing out the day with a series of films you won't want to miss! Our shorts program, Owning Our Power, uplifts ...
05/03/2026

We are closing out the day with a series of films you won't want to miss! Our shorts program, Owning Our Power, uplifts the experiences of the Q***r community while celebrating the strength it takes to endure, evolve, and emerge stronger.

Our Sunday Double feature line up includes two incredible films:

Humans of Pride
Saving EttingStreet

We also have some live performances by as well as a panel discussion led by .blalock

Make sure you are in the building for the last day of the 4th Annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival. One more chance for us to me

Tickets still available for purchase via the link in our bio.

🗓 Sunday May 3rd 2026
📍NJIT Jim Wise Theatre
⏰️12:00 PM

Our Saturday programming is jam packed! We have a FREE Networking Luncheon with film industry experts that is Open to al...
05/02/2026

Our Saturday programming is jam packed!
We have a FREE Networking Luncheon with film industry experts that is Open to all.

Next we have a collection of shorts where you are sure to find a film to fall in love with.

Then we have our Sakia Gunn Legacy Filmmakimg fellowship award winners premiering their new film.

Closing out the night we have the incredible short film We Keep Us Safe - Qween Jean followed the powerful and newly restored film A Litany for Survival. The Life and Work of Audre Lorde.

We made sure to have something for everyone this Saturday. You dont want to miss this line up. Get your tickets and All Access passes via the link in our bio.

Our Friday Night Line up you dont wanna miss. tickets still available via thr link in our Bio. Tickets can also be purch...
05/01/2026

Our Friday Night Line up you dont wanna miss. tickets still available via thr link in our Bio. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

Check out our Friday Night Special GuestsThe Incompatible Producer - Adrienne CollatosThere is still time to get your ...
05/01/2026

Check out our Friday Night Special Guests

The Incompatible
Producer - Adrienne Collatos

There is still time to get your tickets and passes via the link in our bio.

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We are just hours away from the 4th Annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival and Opening Night is coming in HOT! We made sure t...
04/30/2026

We are just hours away from the 4th Annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival and Opening Night is coming in HOT! We made sure to start things off strong!

Check out our opening night line up packed with special guests, the amazing short film and our Feature Film .was.born.this.way_film

Get your Tickets and All Access passes via the link in our bio!

🗓: Thursday April 30th
⏰️: 5:30 pm
📍 54 Halsey St. Newark, NJ

The wait is almost over. ⏰🎬🏳️‍🌈In 1 day the doors open at the 4th Annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival — and Newark, we are...
04/29/2026

The wait is almost over. ⏰🎬🏳️‍🌈

In 1 day the doors open at the 4th Annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival — and Newark, we are READY for you.

Four days. Incredible films. Unforgettable community..... and 🎁 RAFFLE PRIZES!!

That's right — this weekend we've got some AMAZING prizes up for grabs, and the only way to win is to BE THERE. You cannot win from your couch. You cannot win from the comments. You have to show up.

🎟️ Tickets and All-Access Passes are still available — link in bio. Get yours tonight so you're ready for tomorrow.

Opening Reception Kicks-off:
📅 Thursday April 30 @ 5:30 PM
📍 Express Newark |

Full schedule at https://www.newarklgbtqcenter.org/newarklgbtqfilmfestival

This community shows up for each other. Let's pack the room, celebrate our stories, and walk away with some prizes!

See you TOMORROW, Newark.

: Our Stories. Our Power.

04/28/2026

🎬✨ GIVEAWAY TIME ✨🎬

We’re giving away 2 ALL ACCESS PASS to the 4th Annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival! Don’t miss your chance to experience powerful stories, bold voices, and unforgettable moments—on us..... because we are always

To enter:
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Leave a Comment tagging at least one person you'd Iike to go to the film festival with. The more times you comment and tag.... the more chances you have to win!

That’s it!

Entries close Wednesday, April 28th at 6PM. Winner will be selected at random and notified via DM on Wednesday, April 28 by 8PM.

04/28/2026

The organizers of the 4th annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival would like to extend our immense gratitude to all our sponsors, benefactors, and supporters. Our programming would be impossible to bring to the community if it were not for your generosity. Every sponsor, partner, and benefactor is proof we are in fact

12/12/2025

The Sakia Gunn Legacy Film-making Fellowship Deadline closes Dec. 15th. Submission link is in our bio. Do not miss out on this amazing opportunity for mentorship and financial support in your film making journey!

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