March 5, 2014

Congrats to Oscar-nominated DOC NYC alum!

The best part of DOC NYC is getting to work with so many amazingly talented filmmakers. This year is particularly special as we’ve had the opportunity to show all five of this year’s Best Documentary Oscar nominees. A giant congratulations to Morgan Neville on his Oscar win for 20 FEET FROM STARDOM. We’re sure you’ve seen […]

November 14, 2013

20 Feet From Stardom: A Bittersweet Tale of Backup Singers

This post was written by DOC NYC blogger Minnie Li. Darleen Love, Lisa Fischer and Judith Hill are names that are not widely familiar to the public, but these singers have shared the stage with the likes of Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger and Stevie Wonder. “The difference between a lead singer and a backup […]

October 7, 2012

100+ Films and Events To Choose From!

DOC NYC, New York’s premier documentary festival, returns for its third year to Greenwich Village at the IFC Center and expands to Chelsea at the SVA Theater, with an expanded line-up of films and panels. From November 8-15, over 125 documentary makers and special guests are expected in person to present their New York premieres […]

October 7, 2012

100+ Films and Events To Choose From!

DOC NYC, New York’s premier documentary festival, returns for its third year to Greenwich Village at the IFC Center and expands to Chelsea at the SVA Theater, with an expanded line-up of films and panels. From November 8-15, over 125 documentary makers and special guests are expected in person to present their New York premieres […]

October 7, 2012

100+ Films and Events To Choose From!

DOC NYC, New York’s premier documentary festival, returns for its third year to Greenwich Village at the IFC Center and expands to Chelsea at the SVA Theater, with an expanded line-up of films and panels. From November 8-15, over 125 documentary makers and special guests are expected in person to present their New York premieres […]

October 7, 2012

DOC NYC Galas

DOC NYC’s Opening Night, Thursday, Nov. 8, will feature two films presented in separate screenings at the SVA Theater. One is the US premiere of ARTIFACT, directed by Bartholomew Cubbins and presented by Jared Leto in person, about his band Thirty Seconds to Mars’ lawsuit battle against record label EMI. The other is the New York […]

October 7, 2012

DOC NYC Galas

DOC NYC’s Opening Night, Thursday, Nov. 8, will feature two films presented in separate screenings at the SVA Theater. One is the US premiere of ARTIFACT, directed by Bartholomew Cubbins and presented by Jared Leto in person, about his band Thirty Seconds to Mars’ lawsuit battle against record label EMI. The other is the New York […]

October 7, 2012

DOC NYC Galas

DOC NYC’s Opening Night, Thursday, Nov. 8, will feature two films presented in separate screenings at the SVA Theater. One is the US premiere of ARTIFACT, directed by Bartholomew Cubbins and presented by Jared Leto in person, about his band Thirty Seconds to Mars’ lawsuit battle against record label EMI. The other is the New York […]

October 7, 2012

Viewfinders: Honoring the Director’s Vision

Is it possible for a documentary director to be an auteur? Give yourself some food for thought by checking out the Viewfinders competition section, which honors the distinct directorial visions of 10 films. Tickets for all films go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 12. SHENANDOAH, by director David Turnley, is a […]

October 7, 2012

Viewfinders: Honoring the Director’s Vision

Is it possible for a documentary director to be an auteur? Give yourself some food for thought by checking out the Viewfinders competition section, which honors the distinct directorial visions of 10 films. Tickets for all films go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 12. SHENANDOAH, by director David Turnley, is a […]