NewFest is a year-round home for LGBTQ+ storytellers and audiences. For nearly 40 years, it's been a place where queer and trans stories are not just shown, but protected, nurtured, and celebrated.

At a moment when LGBTQ+ representation is shrinking across mainstream media, NewFest is doing the opposite. We invest in artists, expand access, and build visibility and belonging for communities near and far.

Each year, NewFest:

Reaches 45,000+ audience members
Showcases 120+ films from 25+ countries
Supports filmmakers through programs like the New Voices Filmmaker Grant and the Black LGBTQ+ Filmmakers Initiative
Brings queer cinema into classrooms, community spaces, and free public screenings

These are long-term pathways that ensure LGBTQ+ stories endure even when industry trends shift.

Keep LGBTQ+ Stories Alive Campaign 2025

By NewFest

Keep LGBTQ+ Stories Alive Campaign 2025

Your year-end gift sustains the artists, audiences, and stories our community needs.