DOC NYC is pleased to announce the lineup for its eight-day DOC NYC PRO conference, running November 8-15 concurrent with the festival’s public screenings. This year’s conference doubles in size from last year, with each day featuring two strands of thematic panels. Pass holders can choose between eight different panels each day and network at […]
The first DOC NYC and the International Documentary Association (IDA) “Documentary Preservation Summit” took place March 31 and April 1 at IFC Center in New York. The event gathered filmmakers, preservation experts and others to address the risks of important documentary films being lost and strategies for ensuring their future. For those who missed the […]
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 […]
This post was written by DOC NYC blogger Karen Backstein On Wednesday the DOC NYC Festival kicked off with panel that showcased some of this year’s top directors—the ones whose works made the shortlist, which festival Artistic Director Thom Powers called “films that came out earlier this year that merit extra attention.” This year, the […]
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 […]