educational and empowerment programs
EDUCATIONAL AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS, MENTORSHIPS & FUNDING NewFest supports emerging LGBTQ voices through a variety of programs that inspire, empower and nurture their talent. A tax-deductible donation allows NewFest to establish programs currently in development and to expand programs that foster new voices within the community.
ASPIRING YOUTH FILMMAKING WORKSHOP •
Inspiring weekend workshop for teens
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Encourages expression and teaches filmmaking
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Focus on underrepresented voices
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Participants create and screen a short film
NEWDRAFT SCREENWRITING MENTORSHIP •
Pairs emerging and established writers
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Offers script refining and support
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May be for shorts or feature-length screenplays
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NewDraft Jr. for high school and below
NEXT GENERATION GRANT •
Supports and encourages young filmmakers
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For screenplays, shorts or features
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Provides funds for creative development
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Opportunity to customize/name the grant
NewFest screenwriting award winner Rodney Evans directing his feature Day Dream
FILMMAKER FINISHING FUND •
Helps filmmakers complete film in progress
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Funds used for post-production
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Opportunity for donor credit acknowledgment
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Opportunity to establish/brand the fund
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS From underrepresented populations to at-risk youth, NewFest engages New York City’s diverse LGBTQ communities through programs that give greater access to the arts, and allow audiences to see themselves reflected on screen. A tax-deductible donation would allow NewFest to continue to run and expand programs in marginalized and underserved communities.
OUTREACH SCREENING EVENTS •
Delivers LGBTQ arts directly into communities
•
Partnerships with schools, service and support organizations
•
Spans all demographics and topics
•
Exposure to positive images and representations
TICKET DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS •
Greater access for all to the LGBTQ arts
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Free and/or discounted tickets to events
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Focus on underrepresented and marginalized groups
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Partnerships with schools, service and support organizations
FESTIVAL & EVENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS •
Engages marginalized groups to participate in the arts
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Provides welcoming safe spaces and supportive atmosphere
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Allows free access to affirming programming
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Builds bridges within and between communities
50+
COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCLUDE:
The Trevor Project
Latino Pride Center
Ali Forney Center
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
Audre Lorde Project
Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund
The Mayor’s Office
The Hetrick-Martin Institute
ASPIRING YOUTH FILMMAKING WORKSHOP •
Inspiring weekend workshop for teens
•
Encourages expression and teaches filmmaking
•
Focus on underrepresented voices
•
Participants create and screen a short film
NEWDRAFT SCREENWRITING MENTORSHIP •
Pairs emerging and established writers
•
Offers script refining and support
•
May be for shorts or feature-length screenplays
•
NewDraft Jr. for high school and below
NEXT GENERATION GRANT •
Supports and encourages young filmmakers
•
For screenplays, shorts or features
•
Provides funds for creative development
•
Opportunity to customize/name the grant
NewFest screenwriting award winner Rodney Evans directing his feature Day Dream
FILMMAKER FINISHING FUND •
Helps filmmakers complete film in progress
•
Funds used for post-production
•
Opportunity for donor credit acknowledgment
•
Opportunity to establish/brand the fund
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS From underrepresented populations to at-risk youth, NewFest engages New York City’s diverse LGBTQ communities through programs that give greater access to the arts, and allow audiences to see themselves reflected on screen. A tax-deductible donation would allow NewFest to continue to run and expand programs in marginalized and underserved communities.
OUTREACH SCREENING EVENTS •
Delivers LGBTQ arts directly into communities
•
Partnerships with schools, service and support organizations
•
Spans all demographics and topics
•
Exposure to positive images and representations
TICKET DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS •
Greater access for all to the LGBTQ arts
•
Free and/or discounted tickets to events
•
Focus on underrepresented and marginalized groups
•
Partnerships with schools, service and support organizations
FESTIVAL & EVENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS •
Engages marginalized groups to participate in the arts
•
Provides welcoming safe spaces and supportive atmosphere
•
Allows free access to affirming programming
•
Builds bridges within and between communities
50+
COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCLUDE:
The Trevor Project
Latino Pride Center
Ali Forney Center
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
Audre Lorde Project
Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund
The Mayor’s Office
The Hetrick-Martin Institute
