October 12, 2023

Do You See Me?

NYC PREMIERE The extraordinary story of Kyle Woodruff, a musical prodigy who became an educator and the first blind male singer of the Tabernacle Choir. – Anita Raswant  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 […]

October 12, 2023

Visible Mending

US PREMIERE A story about love, loss, and knitting. – 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 amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also […]

October 12, 2023

SHORTS: DOC NYC U – PORTRAITS

Student documentaries that profile unique individuals and the lives they lead. Allies Welcome | Directors/Producers: Tavleen Tarrant, Shakeeb Asrar – Columbia UniversityThis film follows Fatima, Hamed, and Yasser as they leave Afghanistan, resettle in the U.S., and try to create a new home, whilst fearing for the safety of their family and friends back home. […]

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

SHORTS: COMMUNITY

Whether by nature or necessity, we find solace and support in our communities. Addresses | Directors: María Luisa Santos, Carlo Nasisse | Producer: Natalia QuesadaIn Costa Rica addresses are described by landmarks, rather than numbers and street names. A filmmaker returns to Costa Rica to learn the origin of this cultural practice. – DD (USA/Costa Rica, […]

October 12, 2023

Second Act

Bringing background actors to the forefront, this short shares the inspiring stories of three individuals who discovered the joy of being on a film set later in life. – 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 […]

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

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

The Promise of Spring

NEW YORK PREMIERE Prolific backdrop artist Sarah Oliphant hopes to guide her daughter, Violet, in her own artistic pursuits of her own. – 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 […]

October 12, 2023

The Medallion

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Ruth divulges the history of a precious artifact: a medallion that signifies her family’s struggles, successes, and hopes for the future. – Anita Raswant  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 […]