NewFest Pride: A HOUSE IS NOT A DISCO (Opening Night Film & Party)
A compelling, lovingly-captured portrait of Fire Island as queer paradise that sees past and present blur within the iconic beach town as it celebrates its collective legacy and redefines itself for a modern era.
Multiple Showtimes
Running time: 90
Director: Brian J. Smith
NewFest Pride: AM I OK?
Dakota Johnson stars in this uplifting comedy from co-directors Tig Notaro & Stephanie Allynne about self-discovery, life changes, and friendship.
Multiple Showtimes
Running time: 86
Director: Tig Notaro, Stephanie Allynne
NewFest Pride: Black Queer Pride Shorts with Vimeo
Join NewFest & Vimeo for a celebratory short film showcase by and about Black LGBTQ+ lives, joys, and experiences.
NewFest Pride: Black Queer Pride Shorts with Vimeo - May 30 '24 - 12:00AM - Virtual
Running time: 82
NewFest Pride: CLOSE TO YOU
Producer and co-writer Elliot Page stars in this emotionally observant drama about returning home as yourself and finding hope in potentially rekindled relationships
Multiple Showtimes
Running time: 100
Director: Dominic Savage
NewFest Pride: COMING AROUND
A young queer woman stands at a crossroads with her devout Muslim mother in a clash between identity and tradition.
NewFest Pride: COMING AROUND - May 30 '24 - 12:00AM - Virtual
Running time: 75
Director: Sandra Itäinen
NewFest Pride: FANTASMAS
A delightfully wry new series from the imagination of creator, star, writer, and director Julio Torres (LOS ESPOOKYS, PROBLEMISTA)
NewFest Pride: FANTASMAS - Jun 1 '24 - 08:00PM - SVA
Running time: 60
Director: Julio Torres
NewFest Pride: HAZE
A young journalist returns home to investigate the unsolved deaths at an abandoned psychiatric center in this eerie, evocative psychological thriller from writer/director Matthew Fifer (CICADA)
NewFest Pride: HAZE - May 31 '24 - 09:30PM - SVA
Running time: 80
Director: Matt Fifer
NewFest Pride: MY OLD ASS
In this fresh coming-of-age story, an 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott (Maisy Stella) face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza)
NewFest Pride: MY OLD ASS - May 31 '24 - 06:45PM - SVA
Running time: 88
Director: Megan Park
NewFest Pride: SEBASTIAN
A freelance writer and aspiring novelist on his way to ostensible success in London’s cultural spheres finds a different kind of exhilaration as a sex worker in this Sundance sensation.
Multiple Showtimes
Running time: 110
Director: Mikko Mäkelä
NewFest Pride: THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS (Women’s Afternoon Out)
Grad student Azra feels worlds apart from her seemingly rigid mother yet uncovers their unexpected connections on a trip to Pakistan in this vibrant festival favorite (TIFF, SXSW) from writer/director Fawzia Mirza.
Multiple Showtimes
Running time: 97
Director: Fawzia Mirza
NewFest Pride: THE SUMMER WITH CARMEN
While enjoying a day at a clothing-optional queer beach, an aspiring filmmaker and their handsome friend collaborate on a screenplay in this whimsical summer treat.
NewFest Pride: THE SUMMER WITH CARMEN - May 30 '24 - 12:00AM - Virtual
Running time: 106
Director: Zacharias Mavroeidis
NewFest Pride: TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR (Outdoor Screening)
Kick off our new partnership – “Pride Summer Movie Nights at Rockefeller Center, presented by NewFest and Universal Pictures"
NewFest Pride: TO WONG FOO, AND THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR (Outdoor Screening) with Rockefeller Rink - Jun 1 '24 - 08:00PM - The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Running time: 109
Director: Beeban Kidron
NewFest Pride: TRIXIE MOTEL: DRAG ME HOME
Tune in for an advance screening + exclusive virtual Q&A as Trixie and her partner David explore and design a dream home fit for two!
NewFest Pride: TRIXIE MOTEL: DRAG ME HOME - May 30 '24 - 12:00AM - Virtual
Running time: 44
NewFest Pride: WE’RE HERE Season 4 Finale
Join NewFest and HBO for an advance screening of the Season Four finale, followed by an exclusive virtual conversation with creators and cast
NewFest Pride: WE'RE HERE Season 4 Finale + Q&A - May 29 '24 - 12:00AM - Virtual
Running time: 60
Director: Peter LoGreco