October 12, 2023

SHORTS: DOC NYC U – REBIRTH

Student documentaries that document the metamorphasis when things start anew. More Than Brothers | Director/Producer: Andrea von Siebenthal – New York Film AcademyThis short documentary portrays the personal sacrifices of two Green Berets, Afghanis who kept U.S. soldiers safe during their deployments. – AR (USA/Switzerland, 23 MIN) Land | Director/Producer: Satoko Saito – Hunter CollegeOne Japanese […]

October 12, 2023

Through a Glass Eye

The line between reality and imagination becomes blurred with the creation of a bestiary in this documentary on taxidermy. – DeWitt Davis The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a […]

October 12, 2023

Willie’s Wings

NEW YORK PREMIERE After losing his arm in an accident, Willie Wright Junior finds his passion again by flying pigeons. – DeWitt Davis The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide […]

October 12, 2023

You Can’t Shrink Love

NEW YORK PREMIERE Artist Lucy Francis creates miniatures of dogs to show their spirit and feed her passion for man’s best friend. – DeWitt Davis The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center […]

October 12, 2023

SHORTS: ANIMAL FARM

These docs explore the relationships between humans and entertaining, sentient, magnificent animals. Frank and His Dogs | Director / Producer: Owen MarkhamWORLD PREMIERE Frank surrounds himself with friends and dogs, leading a busy but modest life. – AR (USA, 11 MIN) Willie’s Wings | Directors: Alberto Vignati, Reina Daniels | Producer: Andrea ItaliaNEW YORK PREMIERE […]

October 12, 2023

SEARCHING FOR NIKA

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE When Russian forces invaded Ukraine and filmmaker Stanislav Kapralov’s parents fled the country, his beloved dog Nika ran away. In a heroic attempt to find Nika he goes back to Kyiv and joins several volunteers on a mission to rescue pets left behind during Russia’s brutal attacks. This lucid and riveting portrait of […]

October 12, 2023

Ramboy

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE A grandfather teaches his grandson the ins and outs of farming, and makes mistakes along the way. – Samah Ali The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:Closed Captioning for online screenings All in-person screening venues provide sound […]

October 12, 2023

Not Wasting My Time

WORLD PREMIERE Stray cats abound in New York City, and Steven Hock seeks to save them. The more cats he rescues, the more he feels rescued. – DeWitt Davis The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. Closed Captioning available for in-person and online screenings. All in-person screening venues provide […]

October 12, 2023

Happy

NYC PREMIERE Are animals illegally confined in zoos? Lawyers for Happy the elephant fight for her right to freedom from the Bronx Zoo. – DeWitt Davis The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center […]

October 12, 2023

Frank and His Dogs

WORLD PREMIERE Frank surrounds himself with friends and dogs, leading a busy but modest life. – Anita Raswant  The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.