NYC PREMIERE In rural Kentucky, a creationist group builds a life-size, $120 million Noah’s Ark museum—replete with animal, human and dinosaur models—in an attempt to affirm the factuality of the Biblical story. Standing against this attempt to co-opt history and science are a local geologist, an atheist activist and a former creationist. Throw in a […]
A cannabis activist opens a marijuana-themed cafe across from Trenton’s City Hall to test the city’s weed laws with unexpected consequences.
NYC PREMIERE In this artfully constructed project, a set of unfinished films commissioned by the state during communist-era Afghanistan revisits a nation that only existed in celluloid. Recovered reels, accompanied by the reflections of filmmakers, actors and critics, reveal genre films whose stories of love, war and history offer great insight into the heartbeat of […]
Concierge Yves Deshommes practices his violin behind the front desk of a Manhattan office building.
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In a world where young people aren’t that interested in sex, a young man shares his romantic attachment to a fictional character from his favorite anime show.
Our sixth annual Visionaries Tribute will take place on November 7 at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall. Veteran filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Michael Apted will receive Lifetime Achievement recognition. The Robert and Anne Drew Award for Documentary Excellence will go to Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert (American Factory; A Lion in the House) and the Leading Light Award will […]
A DOC NYC PRO Multi-Pass Pack is the best way to maximize your 2019 PRO experience! It’s easy to buy and to use. First, you purchase a DOC NYC PRO Multi-Pass Pack. Then, you select which PRO programming tracks – each track being a day-long series of panels focusing on one particular topic – that […]
After you’ve made your film, it’s time to begin the important step of getting it seen. What does it take to get your film in front of audiences? From getting into festivals, to securing an agent, to publicity and marketing, this daylong boot camp at the IFC Center, co-presented by Impact Partners, will cover it […]
Click here to get a discounted ticket to both “Funding Your Doc” on April 30 and “Launching Your Doc into the World” on May 13. Save 25% off individual tickets— $150 for both events, or only $120 for IFC Center members. You have your documentary idea ready to go – and now the biggest question […]