We're excited to present an event that showcases stories of our trans community and the talented queer creators that bring these vital projects to life, in a uniquely historical queer environment.
Very often with a general LGBTQIA+ festival- trans stories are an "addition", but the New York Transgender Film Festival is all about US!
NYTFF is presented as part of the Trans Celebration Weekend (Sept 11-13, 2026), with a series of events that speak to the trans/non-binary experience. A weekend exclusively for our trans community to come together to celebrate queer writers, filmmakers and performers.
FRIDAY SEPT 11th, 2026
8PM
Screening of selected films.
Sunset Mixer.
SATURDAY SEPT 12th, 2026
12PM
Panel Discussions.
Creators workshop.
Awards presented.
Films will screen Friday evening. Guest directors and performers will join a panel discussion on Saturday afternoon.
Awards are given for Best Feature and Best Short, selected by Selection Jury and attending audience. Presented on Saturday Sept 12th, 2026.
Cash awards of $100 will be secured by Sunday, Sept 13th, 2026.
This amazing event will be held at the Cherry Grove Theater in Fire Island, which has national recognition as the longest running LGBTQ+ theater in the United States...in partnership with the Arts Project of Cherry Grove.
We accept festival submissions through FilmFreeway.
Sponsored by The Arts Project of Cherry Grove.
