NYC’s premier LGBTQ+ Film Festival—is back with another banger of a lineup.From October 12 – 24, Newfest takes over some of Manhattan and Brooklyn’s most iconic theaters with a mind-bogglingly awesome program featuring over 133 films representing 27 countries.
And, even if you’re not able to make it to The Big Apple, the fest is offering virtual presentations of a number of its titles, so film lovers from all over can join in on the fun.This year’s Newfest roster features an eclectic host of can’t-miss events from world premieres to special screenings to shorts programs, panels, parties, and so much more.
Opening night will feature the premiere of the long-overdue Bayard Rustin biopic Rustin—which is already garnering Oscar buzz for star Colman Domingo—plus a star-dazzling festival kick-off party, to boot.
There’s also an early peek at the highly anticipated gay historical drama Fellow Travelers, the world premiere of the landmark documentary sequel Beyond The Aggressives, and a closing night gala screening of Andrew Haigh’s sensual, supernatural All Of Us Strangers.In anticipation, Queerty has assembled a preview of this year’s fest, shouting out 9 of the most exciting feature films (and one hotly anticipated TV preview) you’ll definitely ant to check out.