Save with an In-Person Pass, good for BOTH In-Person PRO events scheduled for April 10 & 26, 2024! DOC NYC PRO announces its Spring 2024 Season of in-person events for filmmakers at all stages of their careers, taking place at IFC Center in NYC. Your ticket guarantees admission for (1) to the day-long events as […]
Save with a Season Pass, good for all 4 virtual PRO events scheduled for April 17- May 8, 2024! DOC NYC PRO returns for Spring Season 2024 with a new line-up geared towards filmmakers and anyone interested in learning about the documentary industry. Embark on a multifaceted exploration spanning the spectrum of documentary filmmaking. New Offer: […]
Visual materials are increasingly important in securing backing and support for documentary projects. But what should go into a pitch deck? And how do you know your visuals are appealing and tell a cohesive story? Graphic materials are the calling card for your film, so they have to look fabulous and communicate the right story. […]
“It is time for the industry to establish standards in response to the new technology, so that trust with our viewers will remain unbroken,” reads the November 2023 open letter from the newly established Archival Producers Alliance (APA). Concerns are rapidly growing around how generative AI (GAI) can create audio, video, and photo-realistic images that […]
Dive into the challenging world of crafting an awards campaign for your film. In this eye-opening event, four seasoned filmmakers, Camilla Hall (Subject), Joe Peeler (Bad Press), and Nisha Pahuja and Geeta Sondhi (To Kill a Tiger, a 2024 Academy Award nominee), unveil the complexities and costs of a DIY awards journey. Gain insights into […]
Join us for an illuminating discussion on how to approach the film festival circuit as a documentary filmmaker. Our panel of programmers Artistic Director Jaie Laplante (DOC NYC), Basil Tsiokos (Sundance Film Festival), Milton Guillen (Camden International Film Festival), and Annina Wettstein (DOK Leipzig), will offer insights into the submission process, including crafting a captivating […]
Join us for an immersive day long workshop where clip analysis provides insights into the creative process and techniques used by filmmakers. Jeffrey Johnson (A Thousand Cuts), Nausheen Dadabhoy (An Act of Worship), Vanessa Carr (On Pointe), and Alex Pritz (The Territory) will help you discover new and innovative ways to film interviews, and learn […]
Worried your film’s marketing budget can’t make much of an impact? Think again! Daniel Kaplan, an award-winning digital marketing director from Fever Content (DOC NYC’s digital marketing agency through four consecutive festivals), shares his approach to building grassroots audiences for documentary features with an innovative marketing approach that has earned $1M+ box-office grosses and been written about […]
Discover the power of using graphics and animation in documentary filmmaking. Animators and graphics designers Yasmin Mistry (Idesygn creative, LLC), Daniel Shepard (Being Mary Tyler Moore), Sean Donnelly (Stamped From The Beginning) and Julie Gratz (Kaleida Studios) guide us through the intricate process of integrating visual elements into your storytelling, delving into the distinctions between graphics […]
Dive into the heart of today’s documentary market in a dynamic conversation that reveals the essentials every filmmaker should understand, and why it matters. Discover actionable insights from Filmmaker Accelerator’s founder and director Lina Lyte Plioplyte (Periodical) on leveraging this knowledge for impactful pitches, audience building, and innovative strategies to get your film seen. An overview […]