The "NEWFEST CONCORD COMPETITION" refers to the Sound & Scene: NewFest x Concord QTBIPOC Short Film Initiative, a collaborative program between NewFest, New York's largest LGBTQ+ film and media organization, and Concord Originals. This initiative supports Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC) filmmakers in producing original short films that creatively integrate music from Concord's catalog. The program provides narrative funding, access to iconic music, mentorship, and production support from queer film experts. Completed films from the initiative are showcased at NewFest's annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival.