NewFest

NewFest 2024 Announces ‘Ponyboi’ as Top Winner at Glittering Awards Brunch in Brooklyn

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New York, NY — The annual NewFest, a pivotal event celebrating LGBTQ+ cinema, revealed its 2024 award winners during a special Filmmaker & Awards Brunch held at the Nitehawk Cinema in Brooklyn. This year marked the 36th iteration of the festival, which has consistently served as a platform for LGBTQ+ creatives and cinematic expressions. A distinguished panel consisting of LGBTQ+ creatives and allies—filmmakers, artists, activists, and professionals from the entertainment industry—judged this year’s entries. Their selections highlighted exceptional storytelling and innovative filmmaking within the community. Taking home the Grand Jury Award for U.S. Narrative Feature … Read more

NewFest 2024 Shines Spotlight on Diverse LGBTQ+ Narratives, Honors ‘Ponyboi’ with Top Award

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New York, NY — The 36th annual NewFest LGBTQ+ Film Festival, held in New York City, recently concluded by honoring a diverse array of films and filmmakers who have made significant contributions to LGBTQ+ storytelling. The festival showcased 143 films, demonstrating the vibrancy and expansiveness of queer cinema today. At the Nitehawk Cinema in Brooklyn, filmmakers, journalists, and cinephiles gathered for the Filmmaker & Awards Brunch where the much-anticipated festival awards were announced. The festival jury, comprised of prolific LGBTQ+ artists, activists, and entertainment professionals, chose the winners from a compelling lineup. The festival’s top … Read more

NewFest 2024 Celebrates ‘Ponyboi’ with Top Honors at Brooklyn’s Nitehawk Cinema

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New York, NY — The 36th annual NewFest, a cornerstone event celebrating diversity and creativity in LGBTQ+ cinema, recently concluded by honoring outstanding films and filmmakers at its Filmmaker & Awards Brunch. Held at the Nitehawk Cinema in Brooklyn, the festival drew attention not only for its eclectic lineup but also for the unique perspectives it showcased in this year’s films. “Ponyboi,” a groundbreaking trans neo-noir thriller, emerged as a standout, securing the Grand Jury Award for U.S. Narrative Feature. The film, starring and produced by NewFest alum River Gallo, includes notable performances from Dylan … Read more