November 24, 2025

2025 Award Winners

DOC NYC is proud to announce the winners of the juried U.S. Competition, International Competition, Metropolis, Kaleidoscope, Shorts, and DOC NYC U sections, and the festival’s Audience Award. DOC NYC’s online screenings run through November 30, with more than 100 features available to stream across the United States, including all of the festival’s award winners […]

November 21, 2025

Celebrating FALL OF FREEDOM

Today marks the beginning of Fall of Freedom, a nationwide cultural movement uniting artists, institutions, and communities in celebration of creative expression and solidarity. DOC NYC is proud to participate by spotlighting these powerful online screenings that speak directly to the moment and amplify urgent voices: PRETTY DIRTY: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MARILYN MINTER Dirs: Jennifer Ash Rudick, […]

November 21, 2025

DOC NYC Online  

Stream the festival films across the US, through Nov 30! The in-person component of our festival may have wrapped, but more than 100 festival films are available to stream anywhere in the US, through Nov 30! Catch festival favorites like THE BIG CHEESE, KING HAMLET, BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY and many more— check out the […]

November 20, 2025

How to Watch Online

Get comfy and cozy cause it’s time for the online section of the film festival! Discover so many stories from the comfort of your couch from now until 11/30. Explore the streaming lineup here! Here are some tips and tricks on how to watch online: How can I get help with online streaming? If you […]

November 11, 2025

How to DOC NYC

DOC NYC is here! We’ve curated some tips to help you navigate the festival like a pro, save money, and make the most of your experience! WATCH A WORLD PREMIERE DOC NYC 2025 has a staggering 31 Never-before-seen-films that are making their debuts at this year’s festival. Some of the eagerly anticipated titles include Rory […]

November 9, 2025

5 Films for $5!

The 16th edition of DOC NYC kicks off this Wednesday! Grab tickets during our special 48-hour flash sale from now until noon on Tuesday, Nov 11. Don’t miss out, these will sell fast! 48-HOUR FLASH SALEGet tickets to any of these 5 films for just $5That’s up to 75% off the regular ticket price!  MUSEUM […]

November 7, 2025

HOW TO RUSH

DOC NYC’s 2025 edition will take place in person in NYC theaters from November 12 – 20 and continue online through November 30, 2025. Click here for a full list of 2025 films! Don’t worry if you couldn’t get an advance ticket – a few last-minute seats are released for almost all festival screenings. Rush […]

November 7, 2025

5 Films for $5!

We’re LESS THAN WEEK AWAY from DOC NYC, so we’re launching a special 48-hour flash sale! From now until noon on Sunday, Nov 9, grab tickets to these 5 festival gems for just $5! Don’t miss out—these will sell fast! 48-HOUR FLASH SALEGet tickets to any of these 5 films for just $5That’s up to […]

November 7, 2025

SUBJECT MATTER TO AWARD $90,000 IN GRANTS AT DOC NYC

Returning for a third year, Subject Matter has partnered with DOC NYC to award their latest grantees. Lorena Luciano’s Nuns vs. The Vatican, which will make its U.S. premiere at the 2025 edition of DOC NYC, will receive a $25,000 grant, and a corresponding $25,000 grant will be awarded to the nonprofit BishopAccountability.org. In addition, […]

October 14, 2025

2025 SHORT LISTS, WINNER’S CIRCLE & SELECTS ENCORE

DOC NYC is proud to complete the announcement of its full lineup by unveiling titles in the remaining four sections of its 16th Edition — Short List: Features, Short List: Shorts, Winner’s Circle and Selects Encore, running in-person from November 12 – 20 at IFC Center, SVA Theatre and Village East by Angelika, and continuing […]