LGBTQ+ Film and Media | New York
Ensuring LGBTQ+ stories are seen, heard & celebrated since 1988
Thank you for being a part of NewFest37!
Submissions are now open for NewFest38
The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns October 15–27, 2026.
Important Submission Deadlines:
Submissions Open – January 15th, 2026
Earlybird Deadline – March 4th, 2026
Regular Deadline – May 5th, 2026
Extended Deadline – June 11th, 2026
Final Deadline – June 30th, 2026
NEW VOICES FILMMAKER GRANT APPLICATION ARE OPEN!
Applications are now open from January 8 – February 12, 2026.
SAVE THE DATES
Queering the Canon – March 26 – 30, 2026
NewFest Pride – May 28 – June 1, 2026
NewFest38 – October 15 – 27, 2026
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Panels & Conversations
NewFest keeps the conversation going all year long with film talkbacks, exclusive Q&A's, panels on a variety of LGBTQ+ topics & more!
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