NewFest, a New York LGBTQ+ movie and media group, revealed the complete lineup for his or her fourth annual NewFest Pleasure summer season movie sequence. NewFest’s five-day pageant kicks off LGBTQ+ Pleasure Month from Might 30 – June 3, 2024, in-person in New York and streaming all through the US, and can function a mixture of premieres and conversations, digital screenings, and social occasions. The announcement got here right now from NewFest’s Government Director David Hatkoff and Director of Programming Nick McCarthy.
“It’s no accident that this 12 months’s NewFest Pleasure begins on Might 30; it’s a part of our not-so-secret mission to have a good time Pleasure 12 months a 12 months,” mentioned NewFest Government Director David Hatkoff. “We are able to’t wait to offer an area for the neighborhood to return collectively for daring new movies and sequence, thought-provoking conversations, and joyful social gatherings. This second requires celebration and resistance, and we intend to supply alternatives for each in equal measure.”
“We’re delighted to have a good time extremely anticipated movies from TIFF, Sundance, and SXSW making their triumphant New York Premieres, and to launch the World Premiere of the evocative and textured HAZE from NewFest alum author/director Matthew Fifer,” mentioned NewFest Director of Programming Nick McCarthy. “We stay up for filling our venues with magical queer power as we greet returning artists, welcome new people to the NewFest household, and share unapologetically genuine, genre-expansive, and multilayered LGBTQ+ tales in such a dynamic area at NewFest Pleasure.”
NewFest Pleasure will showcase over 10 extremely anticipated function movies and sequence, together with the New York Premiere of Hearth Island documentary A Home is Not a Disco, which can open the pageant, the World Premiere of psychological thriller Haze, and an advance screening of the Sundance crowd-pleaser My Previous Ass The road-up consists of movies and sequence from and/or starring Elliot Web page, Julio Torres, Aubrey Plaza, Dakota Johnson, Trixie Mattel, Fawzia Mirza, Twiggy Pucci Garçon, Brian J. Smith, Molly Gordon, and Tig Notaro.
A Home Is Not a Disco, directed by Brian J. Smith Thursday, Might thirtieth at 7:30pm, Opening Night time Movie & Get together; SVA Theatre (additionally obtainable nearly) New York Premiere A compelling, lovingly-captured portrait of Hearth Island as queer paradise that sees previous and current blur inside the iconic seaside city because it celebrates its collective legacy and redefines itself for a contemporary period.
My Previous Ass, written and directed by Megan Park Friday, Might thirty first at 6:45pm; SVA Theatre Advance Screening On this recent coming-of-age story, an 18th birthday mushroom journey brings free-spirited Elliott (Maisy Stella) face-to-face together with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza). However when Elliott’s “previous ass” begins handing out warnings about what her youthful self ought to and shouldn’t do, Elliott realizes she has to rethink every part about household, love, and what’s turning into a transformative summer season.
Haze, directed by Matthew Fifer Friday, Might thirty first at 9:30pm; SVA Theatre World Premiere + Q&A A younger journalist (Cole Doman) returns residence to research the unsolved deaths at an deserted psychiatric heart. As he dances with the shadows of his previous and a mysterious new man in his life, his household historical past and the city’s secrets and techniques start to converge on this evocative psychological thriller.
Near You, directed by Dominic Savage Saturday, June 1st at 4:30pm; SVA Theatre (additionally obtainable nearly) New York Premiere + Q&A Producer and co-writer Elliot Web page stars on this emotionally observant drama about returning residence as your self and discovering hope in probably rekindled relationships
Fantasmas, directed by Julio Torres Saturday, June 1st at 8:00pm; SVA Theatre Advance Screening of Episodes 1 & 2 A delightfully wry new HBO comedy sequence from the creativeness of creator, star, author, govt producer and director Julio Torres (Los Espookys, Problemista)
The Queen of My Goals, directed by Fawzia Mirza Sunday, June 2nd at 3:00pm; SVA Theatre (additionally obtainable nearly) New York Premiere + Q&A; Preceded by Ladies’s Afternoon Reception Grad pupil Azra feels worlds aside from her seemingly inflexible mom but uncovers their surprising connections on a visit to Pakistan on this vibrant pageant favourite (TIFF, SXSW). Introduced in partnership with Infinite Magnificence: Muslim and MENASA Id Onscreen
Sebastian, directed by Mikko Mäkelä Sunday, June 2nd at 6:30pm; SVA Theatre (additionally obtainable nearly) New York Premiere A contract author and aspiring novelist on his approach to ostensible success in London’s cultural spheres finds a special sort of exhilaration as a intercourse employee on this Sundance sensation.
Am I OK?, directed by Tig Notaro & Stephanie Allynne Monday, June third at 8:00pm; SVA Theatre (additionally obtainable nearly) New York Premiere + Q&A Lucy (Dakota Johnson) and Jane (Sonoya Mizuno) have been greatest associates for many of their lives and suppose they know every part there may be to find out about one another. However when Jane proclaims she’s transferring to London, Lucy reveals a long-held secret. As Jane tries to assist Lucy, their friendship is thrown into chaos. The screening shall be adopted by an unique Q&A with co-directors Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, and author Lauren Pomerantz.
Moreover, NewFest will current a free out of doors screening of Beeban Kidron’s cult queer movie, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Every thing! Julie Newmar, at The Rink at Rockefeller Heart on Saturday, June 1 at 8PM. This movie will kick off Pleasure Summer season Film Nights at Rockefeller Heart, offered by NewFest and Common Footage. The screening sequence is a part of Summer season at The Rink, Rockefeller Heart’s iconic ice-skating rink reworked into an city neighborhood oasis with al fresco eating and a slate of dynamic cultural programming. E book dinner and a film at celebrated Heart eating places NARO and Jupiter or take pleasure in first-come, first served free public seating.
Characteristic Movie Digital Exclusives:
Coming Round, directed by Sandra Itäinen Digital Screening A younger queer girl stands at a crossroads together with her religious Muslim mom in a conflict between id and custom.
The Summer season with Carmen, directed by Zacharias Mavroeidis Digital Screening Whereas having fun with a day at a clothing-optional queer seaside, an aspiring filmmaker and their good-looking pal collaborate on a screenplay on this whimsical summer season deal with.
Episodic Collection Digital Exclusives:
Trixie Motel: Drag Me House Advance Digital Screening and Digital Q&A After months of sweat, tears, and lash glue, Trixie Motel has formally been open for nearly a 12 months and Trixie Mattel and her companion David look to do one thing some may say is even scarier: transferring in collectively and designing a dream residence match for 2. Audiences will get an advance screening of Episode 1 (Oh Honey, I’m House) of the brand new season, adopted by an unique digital Q&A dialog with Trixie Mattel.
We’re Right here Season 4 Finale Advance Digital Screening and Digital Q&A NewFest and HBO will host an advance screening of the Season 4 finale episode, adopted by an unique digital dialog with co-creators and govt producers Johnnie Ingram and Stephen Warren, showrunner, director and govt producer Peter LoGreco, and forged members Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Corridor, and Latrice Royale, moderated by Dino-Ray Ramos (GLAAD).
Shorts Program Digital Unique:
Black Queer Pleasure Shorts with Vimeo Digital Screening + Q&A NewFest & Vimeo reveal celebratory quick movie showcase by and about Black LGBTQ+ lives, joys, and experiences — from Sundance premieres to Workers Picks to NewFest pageant favorites. Introduced in partnership with Vimeo.
MnM, directed by Twiggy Pucci Garçon An exuberant portrait of chosen sisters Mermaid and Milan, two rising runway divas within the drag ballroom neighborhood. Celebrating their pleasure, siblinghood, and unapologetic personas, the movie explores the facility and great thing about being nonbinary in a neighborhood that may be each liberating and compartmentalized round gender.
Lady Blunt, directed by Clementine Narcisse Two younger ladies resolve to make use of their newly discovered drug-dealing enterprise to get revenge in opposition to a conniving man of their previous.
Gauze, directed by Kevaughn Reid A meditative love story between an Airbnb host and his visitor. Due to Amir, Noah felt one thing he by no means thought he would.
Wonders, directed by Huriyyah Muhammad Two hard-working mothers are struggling to make a greater life for themselves and their toddler, however their luck turns round when their child provides them an surprising reward.
Grace, directed by Natalie Jasmine Harris Sixteen-year-old Grace prepares for her baptism within the rural 1950’s South. When she learns she should repent earlier than the ritual, Grace contemplates her romantic emotions towards her greatest pal Louise.
Maintain on to Me, directed by Te Shima Brennen and Rajvi Desai Meet LaTravious Collins (aka Mom LaTravious), a mom to the neighborhood and the Government Director of the Brooklyn Ghost Venture.
Sis, directed by Miranda Haymon On this surrealist black comedy, a lady’s curiosity in her ex-crush’s new girlfriend complicates after their cosmic meet cute at a Brooklyn rooftop get together.
Extra programming shall be introduced within the coming weeks. Particular person tickets and all-access passes to NewFest Pleasure are actually on sale at newfest.org.
