Caitlin Boyle Director of Filmmaker Development
October 02, 2020
Caitlin Boyle is a specialist in social impact, distribution and audience engagement for documentary film and the Director of Filmmaker Development at DOC NYC. At DOC NYC, she oversees a portfolio of initiatives intended to support the growth and career development of creative and industry talent in the documentary field. Programs under her purview include Only In New York, the festival’s industry meetings program for filmmakers with works-in-progress; the 40 Under 40 list honoring emerging creative talent; the Documentary New Leaders program recognizing rising industry stars; and the DOC NYC x VC Storytelling Incubator, a year-long mentorship program for new filmmakers with underrepresented perspectives.
Before joining DOC NYC, Caitlin spent a decade at the helm of Film Sprout, a grassroots distribution and audience engagement firm whose mission was to broaden the visibility and reach of documentary film through large-scale national screening tours. She also directs the FaithDoc Impact Lab at Auburn Media’s Hartley Media Impact Initiative, and works as a leading strategic advisor for independent film teams and documentary distributors seeking to use film as a tool for civic engagement and social impact while maximizing their distribution and revenue potential.
