NewFest Executive Director David Hatkoff Exits After Seven Years, Search Underway for Replacement (EXCLUSIVE) 

By Marc Malkin

Marc Malkin

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NewFest executive director David Hatkoff is stepping down after seven years with the New York City LGBTQ film festival.

Lesli Klainberg, longtime president of Film at Lincoln Center and a former NewFest executive director, has been appointed in the interim. Kevin Chase Executive Search Group is leading a national search for a permanent replacement.

Hartkoff will depart June 30 following this year’s NewFest Pride taking place May 28-June 1.

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