NewFest – The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival 

CALL FOR ENTRIES 

(Features, shorts and series, all genres) 

NewFest – The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival is currently accepting entries for its 2025 edition. 

DETAILS

• Competitive: Yes 
• Submission fees: Yes* (35 – 100$ US) 
• Please note that all films must be submitted directly to the festival via FilmFreeWay. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Please consult the festival website for the eligibility criteria.   

• Register via Telefilm Canada by March 17th 2025
• Submit your screener link by March 30th 2025

ABOUT 

Founded in 1993, the Shanghai International Film Festival is recognized by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Association) as one of the thirteen so-called A-Festivals (competitive feature films festivals) from around the world.  

Founded in 1988, The New York LGBTQ Film Festival is one of the world’s largest and most respected annual celebrations of the year’s best queer films from the U.S. and abroad–featuring over 160 films from more than 30 countries, as well as special events that bring together filmmakers, celebrities, movie lovers, industry professionals, and the LGBTQ community. 

As one of the world’s most venerable and respected LGBTQ festivals, NewFest’s impact in terms of propelling and fostering filmmakers while celebrating their stories is historic and global. NewFest is distinctive among LGBTQ film festivals for the high-quality programming, outstanding press coverage, community engagement, savvy audiences, and sensational parties, as well as how the festival channels the creative energy of New York City to celebrate queer stories. NewFest is a festival that is not to be missed! 

Telefilm Canada recognizes the selection of a feature film in the Festival for applications to its International Promotion Program. 

Promotion and Communications 
Telefilm Canada, Montreal 
DL-festivals@telefilm.ca  
1 800 567-0890