How to DOC NYC
DOC NYC is here! We’ve curated some tips to help you navigate the festival like a pro, save money, and make the most of your experience!
DOC NYC 2025 has a staggering 31 Never-before-seen-films that are making their debuts at this year’s festival. Some of the eagerly anticipated titles include Rory Kennedy’s The Trial of Alec Baldwin; Penny Lane’s Happy and You Know it.
This year we’re offering a steeply discounted 10-pack of tickets for the cinefile who appreciates a great deal ALMOST as much as a great film. The 10-pack is redeemable for most in-person screenings.
***Will not redeemable for admission to Opening, Centerpiece or Closing Night films.***
EXPLORE THE SHORT LISTS
The Short Lists sections showcase a selection of nonfiction features and shorts that the festival’s programming team considers to be among the year’s strongest contenders for Oscars and other prizes. Among this year’s Short List titles is David Osit’s Predators, Petra Costa’s Apocalypse in the Tropics, Sepideh Farsi’s Put Your Soul On Your Hand and Walk and more.
Join us in NYC Nov 13 – 20 at Village East by Angelika for this 8-day conference designed to support filmmakers in advancing their careers. Embrace a sense of community as we foster learning, sharing, discussion and growth. No matter your career stage or filmmaking needs, we have a thematic day tailored just for you!
DOC NYC includes an incredible 87 short films in its 2025 lineup, many of which are available to watch on the festival’s virtual platform Nov 12 – 30. For the true shorts lover, we offer an Online Shorts Pass, available for only $49.
Don’t worry if you can’t get an advance ticket! The festival holds a few last-minute seats for almost all in-person festival screenings, which are released starting 15 minutes before each show.
Most DOC NYC films will be available to stream online for a limited time between Nov 12 – 30, 2025. Dates may vary, so be sure to check each film’s page for streaming dates/availability.
The 2025 DOC NYC festival will take place both in person and online starting on Wednesday, November 12, with in-person screenings and events held at IFC Center, SVA Theatre and Village East by Angelika through Thursday, November 20. The festival’s online offerings will continue through Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Want more documentaries? The All Film Pass, which allows access to all in-person and online DOC NYC screenings, is now available. An Online Film Pass, which allows access to all the festival’s online screenings, is also now available.
