WORLD PREMIERE Oscar winner James Ivory began his storied career making documentaries in India. While screening one at India’s Consulate in New York City, he met his life and business partner, Ismail Merchant. As Merchant Ivory Productions, they made 44 films, including such classics as Howard’s End, A Room with a View, and The Remains of […]
NYC PREMIERE In his 2011 Oscar-nominated Pina, the legendary Wim Wenders employed stunning 3D camerawork to cinematically approximate the creativity of the great German choreographer Pina Bausch. Twelve years later, Wenders gives us an even more breathtaking 3D look into the world of visual artist Anselm Kiefer, focusing not only on his expansive canvases and […]
WORLD PREMIERE Set on the border between Colombia and Venezuela, the film navigates a complex and urgent narrative as deftly as its subjects navigate the perilous terrain around them. Español and Barrabas, two “coyotes,” or human smugglers, go about the business of surviving despite all the odds against them, as the directors’ quiet observational technique […]
Case studies from prominent editors will elucidate the craft and help build your editor’s toolkit. Insider tips on how to craft scenes for maximum storytelling impact will also be highlighted. Special interactive panel exploring mental health care for documentary editors. Editing Day is co-presented by: In the Festival Lounge, the day starts with Breakfast (9-10AM) […]
Live Pitch presents an opportunity for 12 filmmaking teams with works-in-progress to present live pitches to industry figures from the fields of distribution, financing, production, and sales. The program aims to curate the most promising documentaries of the future for industry feedback. The 12 projects were selected from an online submissions process. Watch live pitches […]
Join us for an enlightening day of panels featuring renowned producers and directors as they share their experiences, insights, and best practices in crafting compelling documentary films. Producing and Directing Day is co-presented by: In the Festival Lounge, the day starts with Breakfast (9-10AM) and ends with a Happy Hour (4:30-5:30PM). To experience the DOC NYC […]
Accomplished cinematographers will illuminate their techniques for capturing breathtaking visuals, crafting scenes, enhancing storytelling through imagery, and navigating the unique challenges of filming real-life narratives. Cinematography day is co-presented by: In the Festival Lounge, the day starts with Breakfast (9-10AM) and ends with a Happy Hour (4:30-5:30PM) co-presented by 11th Hour Racing. To experience the DOC […]
Hear from experts on two panels as we explore the intersection of journalism and documentary filmmaking. Then join us for a special NBC Original Voices live pitch event hosted by NBCU Academy, NBC News Studios, and IF/Then Shorts as six teams pitch their archival and journalistically-driven short documentary works-in-progress. Journalism and Documentary Day is co […]
Let’s go in depth into the world of music and sound for feature docs. Hear about collaboration and behind the scenes tips from music teams on some of this year’s leading documentaries. In the Festival Lounge, the day starts with Breakfast (9-10AM) and ends with a Happy Hour (4:30-5:30PM) co-presented by Hulu. To experience the DOC NYC […]
Explore how to navigate the intricate business landscape of documentary filmmaking including inspirational examples of creative funding sources. In the Festival Lounge, the day starts with Breakfast (9-10AM) and ends with a Happy Hour (4:30-5:30PM) co-presented by Frankfurt Kurnit. To experience the DOC NYC PRO lineup, purchase an individual PRO Day Pass (via the Buy Ticket button) to hone […]