Remembering documentary great Richard Leacock
Honoring the documentary pioneer (Primary; Crisis; Happy Mother’s Day) who died this year.
2011
Big Apple stories in Metropolis
Seven films highlighting diverse New York stories in competition for Metropolis jury prize.
Take a trip around the world with Viewfinders
Ten films celebrating directors with a distinct directorial vision and topics from around the world in competition for Viewfinders jury prize.
HOW FILM AND PHILANTHROPY WORK TOGETHER
Co-presented by the NYU-SCPS George H. Heyman, Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising. Philanthropists and documentary makers both need each other’s support. Filmmakers need financing and outreach partners; and philanthropists need the power of film to reach wider audiences. In this class, Dan Cogan of Impact Partners leads a discussion between key players from both worlds […]
TELLING GLOBAL STORIES
Co-presented by NYU-SCPS Center for Global Affairs. If you’ve ever wanted to travel the world making films or better understand that field, this class is for you. Veteran filmmakers who have worked abroad discuss the challenges and rewards of filming in foreign territory. Note: This panel is one of three classes New York University’s School […]
CASE STUDY: MAKING AND DISTRIBUTING BUCK
Co-presented by NYU-SCPS Design, Digital Arts and Film program. Focusing on this year’s breakout hit Buck, about the real-life horse whisperer Buck Brannaman, this in-depth case study traces the key steps that a first-time filmmaker took to get her film made and into theaters. Panelists include director Cindy Meehl, producer Julie Goldman, sales agent Josh […]
IN CONVERSATION: JONATHAN DEMME
Jonathan Demme has long maintained a prodigious output of performance films such as Stop Making Sense and Swimming to Cambodia; and documentary profiles including The Agronomist and his latest I’m Carolyn Parker: The Good, the Mad and the Beautiful (playing at DOC NYC on Fri. Nov. 4, 7pm & Thurs. Nov. 10, 4:45pm ). Demme […]
CASE STUDY: TAKING ON CONTROVERSY
Co-presented by Working Films. How does a filmmaker maintain balance when a subject invokes extreme reactions? That was the challenge faced by The Greater Good filmmakers on the contentious issue of vaccines. In this panel, the filmmakers and others reflect on how to navigate a minefield of controversy. Note: This panel is part of a […]
ART OF EDITING
Experienced editors share scenes and discuss working their way out of problems. Panelists include John Walter (Theater of War); Marshall Curry (If a Tree Falls); and Penelope Falk (Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, The Greater Good). Note: This panel is part of a larger day of panels called STATE OF THE ART. Back by […]
ART OF CINEMATOGRAPHY
Acclaimed cinematographers share clips from challenging assignments and tell the stories behind how they got the shot. The discussion will also cover how changing camera technology affects documentary aesthetics. Note: This panel is part of a larger day of panels called STATE OF THE ART. Back by popular demand from last year, leading documentary practitioners […]