December 12, 2017

OSCAR® ACADEMY AWARD FEATURE DOCUMENTARY SHORT LIST

The Academy Awards has announced 15 films that will be considered for the best documentary feature Oscar nomination. 8 documentaries were on our 2017 DOC NYC short list. Congrats to all! *“Abacus: Small Enough to Jail,” Mitten Media, Motto Pictures, Kartemquin Educational Films and WGBH/FRONTLINE*“Chasing Coral,” Exposure Labs in partnership with The Ocean Agency & […]

November 20, 2017

And that’s a wrap!

Thank you to all the sponsors, filmmakers, staff, volunteers and audiences who made this festival possible. Once again, DOC NYC was an incredible eight-day celebration of nonfiction filmmaking. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Save the dates: November 8—15, 2018!

October 27, 2017

ICYMI: New Screenings Added!

Wondering what our TBAs are? So far, we’ve announced the following TBA slots, with more to come soon! SHORT: Traffic Stop 11/14/2017 7:00 PM IFC Center FAR FROM THE TREE (3rd screening) 11/14/2017 9:45 PM IFC Center STANDING UP 11/15/2017 9:45 PM IFC Center GETTING NAKED 11/16/2017 9:45 PM IFC Center FAR FROM THE TREE […]

August 16, 2017

2017 Festival Passes on Sale Now!

Make the most of your festival experience with a DOC NYC pass. Passes can be purchased online through the individual links below. Starting October 10, passes can also be purchased at the IFC Center box office (323 Sixth Avenue at West Third Street, open daily 10:30am-10:00pm). Online purchasers will receive an email with additional details, […]

August 16, 2017

DOC NYC Welcomes 2017 Sponsors

DOC NYC welcomes back several returning sponsors, joined by first timers. Major Sponsors A&E IndieFilms returns for its eighth year. Amazon Studios returns for its second year. HBO Documentary Films returns for its fourth year. History Films returns for its seventh year. Netflix returns for its third year. Supporting Sponsors Discovery expands its partnership for […]

August 16, 2017

Fourth Annual Visionaries Tribute

The fourth annual Visionaries Tribute lunch will take place at the Edison Ballroom on Nov. 9, 2017. Lifetime Achievement Awards are given for a distinguished output of documentaries. This year’s two recipients are: – Errol Morris has been a continuous innovator in the documentary form with films such as Gates of Heaven; Vernon, Florida; The Thin […]

August 16, 2017

DOC NYC PRO Initial Schedule Announced

DOC NYC has revealed details of its 8-day PRO conference, featuring documentary panels and master classes, including an expanded initiative to support works-in-progress with a section called “Only in New York.” Organizations participating in the PRO conference include A&E IndieFilms, Amazon Studios, Discovery, Firelight Media, Ford Foundation | JustFilms, HBO Documentary Films, Impact Partners, Kickstarter, […]

March 20, 2017

DOC NYC PRO Marketing Boot Camp

Join us for a DOC NYC PRO Documentary Marketing Boot Camp at IFC Center. Spend the day focusing on this crucial topic and learn how to best reach your audience and further your career.

January 12, 2017

What They’re Saying In The Press

Below is a collection of DOC NYC films and DOC NYC PRO panels in the press: Village Voice DOC NYC curtain-raiser By Sam Weisberg http://www.villagevoice.com/film/must-see-films-from-doc-nyc-s-111-movie-survey-of-a-planet-gone-mad-9318063 Wall Street Journal DOC NYC New York-centric films curtain-raiser By Steve Dollar http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-city-as-subject-at-documentary-festival-1478472465 Crain’s New York Feature on DOC NYC with quotes from Thom Powers, Orly Ravid, Tomas Leach and […]

November 17, 2016

That’s a Wrap!

  Thank you to all the sponsors, filmmakers, staff, volunteers and audiences who made this festival possible. Once again, DOC NYC was an incredible eight-day celebration of nonfiction filmmaking. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Save the dates: November 9—16, 2017!