NewFest, also known as The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival, is a leading LGBTQ+ film and media organization and one of the largest and most respected LGBTQ+ film festivals in the United States. Founded in 1988, the festival aims to give voice and visibility to the diverse experiences within the LGBTQ+ community through films and programs that entertain, educate, and empower. It annually showcases a wide range of narratives, documentaries, shorts, and special events, featuring both national and international queer films. NewFest also conducts year-round programming, including screenings, Q&As, and artist development initiatives.