November 5, 2011

Charlotte Rampling: Still Captivating Audiences

Charlotte Rampling didn’t want a film made about her. “It was difficult to imagine doing a film without it being ego-based,” she said at the screening of Charlotte Rampling: The Look. “It’s sort of a miracle that we’re all here today.” But slowly, over three and a half years with director Angelina Maccarone, the film […]

November 5, 2011

More Chances to See Great Films at DOC NYC

Did you miss the sold-out screening of Lemon? Or Saturday’s showing of No Look Pass? Now you have more chances to see these and other great films: DOC NYC has announced films in six new time slots. Wednesday, November 9 – IFC 12:30 pm SHORTS: VIEWS ON JAPAN 2:30pm THIS SPACE AVAILABLE 4:30pm NO LOOK PASS […]

November 5, 2011

Chance Encounters: Richard Leacock and the Making of Louisiana Story

by Jeff Halpin Robert Flaherty first met Richard Leacock in the Canary Islands, where his son and Leacock were enrolled at Dartington. After a screening of Leacock’s first film Canary Island Bananas at the school, Flaherty told Leacock “someday, you’ll be working for me.” According to his daughter, he accepted the high praise, then muttered […]

November 4, 2011

See a free documentary on SundanceNOW

DOC NYC and SundanceNow have joined forces to let you watch a great documentary for free! SundanceNOW has a great selection of award-winning films from directors such as Errol Morris and Kevin MacDonald. Fans of DOC NYC can watch one for free if you they to SundanceNOW.com and enter the code DOCNYC. Stay tuned: SundanceNOW […]

November 3, 2011

Branded! On Documentary Filmmakers and Branded Content

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 […]

October 31, 2011

Students Attend IFC Panels Free!

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, […]

October 30, 2011

Announcing Launch PAD

DOC NYC announces an inititiave to help documentary filmmakers find a new source of funding for distribution and marketing.

October 29, 2011

DOC NYC Films Nominated for Cinema Eye Honors

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 […]

October 26, 2011

Latin-American Films at DOC NYC

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 […]

October 18, 2011

Special Events

A portrait of Charlotte Rampling, with the iconic actress in person; Oscar-winner Barbara Kopple with her latest film; photograph Elliott Erwitt’s presents his rare films and more.