Are you new to non-fiction filmmaking? This year, the first day of DOC NYC’s popular Doc-A-Thon series is geared specifically towards first time filmmakers. From Mapping Out Your Film: Story and Style and Funding: Budgets, Grants and More to Post-Production: Is It Worth It? and Distribution and Outreach: Navigating the Waters, Doc-A-Thon will provide you with the tools you need to get […]
DOC NYC is proud to present a series of special events that pairs films with in-depth, post-screening conversation. This year’s selections include Back on Board: Greg Louganis, with director Cheryl Furjanic, producer Will Sweeney, editors Karen K.H. Sim and Jessica M. Thompson, and film subject Greg Louganis all in person; Above and Beyond with producer Nancy Spielberg; Soul Boys of the Western […]
As a hometown festival, DOC NYC is proud to present several New York-centric films in this year’s lineup. Selections include Banksy Does New York, about the street artist’s “residency” last October; Rubble Kings, which tackles civil rights in the 1970s; Homme Less, about the city’s dark underbelly of smoke and mirrors; and Penthouse North, a portrait of a one-time […]
In addition to being the nation’s largest documentary festival, DOC NYC is a pre-eminent gathering for doc’s brightest talents. This year’s special guests include Greg Louganis, Spandau Ballet, Albert Maysles, Steve James, Judy & Dennis Shepard, Lucy Walker, Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, Albie Sachs, Trixie and Monkey, Heather Hardy, Bela Fleck, Frederick Wiseman, Joe Berlinger, Rory […]
DOC NYC is pleased to announce the competition lineups for their 5th edition, running from November 13 to 20 at Manhattan’s IFC Center, SVA Theatre and Chelsea BowTie Cinemas. Comprised of 10 films, the Viewfinders competition features World, US and New York premieres notable for their distinct directorial voices. The Metropolis competition includes nine […]
Winner of DOC NYC’s 2013 Audience Award, Web is now available on digital platforms such as iTunes and Amazon, courtesy of The Orchard. A thoughtful consideration of internet connectivity, Web examines a remote Peruvian village’s four-year struggle to obtain the online access that so many of us take for granted. Check it out today!
We are proud to announce that the 5th edition of DOC NYC will kick off with the US debut of DO I SOUND GAY?, a humorous, insightful and intimate exploration of sexuality and speaking styles from New York filmmaker David Thorpe, fresh from its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Featuring Margaret Cho, Tim […]
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DOC NYC unveils 2014 artwork celebrating fifth year! Design by Bussey Creative.
Stranger Than Fiction has announced that their fall season, running from September 23-November 11, will center on an 8-week D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus tribute. Kicking things off on the 23rd is a screening of Town Bloody Hall, followed by a Q&A with the directors, who will be in attendance for the majority of the series. DOC […]