by Laure Parsons Branded content is a hot topic in the doc world, and on the first day of DOC NYC, producers, agencies and brand reps gathered at the Branded Content panel to explore the intersection of corporate interests and the message of documentary. Claudia Strauss, CEO of Grey Alliance explained, “Agencies are looking for […]
A packed house at Werner Herzog’s Into the Abyss: A Tale of Death, A Tale of Life kicked off the second annual DOC NYC. The film, shown for the first time in New York, explores the human consequences of a triple homicide in Texas. Herzog interviewed the victims’ families and the convicted killers, including a 28-year-old […]
DOC NYC is in full swing today with the US premiere of Ingrid Betancourt – Six Years in the Jungle, Richard Leacock’s Louisiana Story, State of the Indie Doc Panels and more! The first full day of films also includes: Bringing King to China, where journalist and filmmaker Kevin McKiernan turns the camera on his […]
DOC NYC kicks off today with an evening gala and screening of Werner Herzog’s Into the Abyss: A Tale of Death, A Tale of Life, and the State of the Industry panels during the day.
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of A&E IndieFilms, all panels taking place at the IFC Center will be free to students presenting a valid Student ID at the IFC Center box office on the day of the event, space permitting. In addition to panels such as Art of Editing, Taking on Controversy and Maximizing Revenues, […]
DOC NYC announces an inititiave to help documentary filmmakers find a new source of funding for distribution and marketing.
Five films showing at DOC NYC–Buck, Project Nim, The Interrupters, Minka, and Scenes of a Crime–have just been nominated for the prestigious Cinema Eye Honors. The Cinema Eye Honors recognize excellence in artistry and craft in nonfiction filmmaking, and is the only international nonfiction award to recognize the whole creative team, presenting annual craft awards […]
More than 90 films offer perspectives from around the globe at DOC NYC this year, and we’re proud to present a special selection of Latin-American interest films that will allow you to glimpse a Mexican film dynasty, hostage-taking guerrillas, the Colombian gold rush and more. Ingrid Betancourt – Six Years in the Jungle, Angus MacQueen […]
Michael Feinstein, five-time Grammy-nominated entertainer dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” will participate in the post-screening discussion of The Sound of Mumbai: A Musical at DOC NYC. Feinstein is nationally recognized for his commitment to celebrating America’s popular song and preserving its legacy for the next generation. Together with director Sarah McCarthy, he’ll […]
Just announced! Academy-Award winning filmmaker Michael Moore will moderate a post-screening discussion with Jon Shenk at the The Island President. Moore is on the Advisory Board of DOC NYC, and his films ‘Fahrenheit 9/11,’ ‘Capitalism: A Love Story,’ ‘Bowling for Columbine’ and ‘SiCKO’ are among the top ten grossing documentaries of all-time. His most recent […]