major · North America

NewFest: New York's LGBTQ+ Film & Media Festival

New York, USA · FilmFreeway

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New York's premier LGBTQ+ film festival, presented by NewFest since 1988. One of the most prominent queer film festivals in the world. Screens features, shorts, and documentaries. Also presents year-round community screenings and the NewFest Archive, preserving LGBTQ+ film history.

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Deadlines & Fees

earlybird deadline · passed

Sun, March 15, 2026

Shorts 20 / Features 25 USD

regular deadline · passed

Fri, May 15, 2026

Shorts 27 / Features 45 USD

late deadline · passed

Wed, July 1, 2026

Shorts 33 / Features 60 USD

The Facts

Festival dates

Fri, October 16, 2026 – Tue, October 27, 2026

Notification

Expected by Sat, August 15, 2026

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