Written by Krystal Grow You know the songs. They’re some of the most memorable pieces of music performed by some of the most legendary artists in the business. But you may not know that songs like “Piece of My Heart,” “Twist and Shout,” and “Cry Baby,” among many others, came from the heart […]
DOC NYC’S Metropolis Competition section brings you stories from the big city and explore New York’s vibrant diversity. Consider the impact of gentrification with the NYC Premiere of Class Divide, a film observing the growing inequality between two distinct worlds that share the same Chelsea intersection with director Marc Levin in attendance. A look at NYC’s […]
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 […]
DOC NYC artistic director Thom Powers discusses the unique preservation issues facing documentary films.
Just announced at DOC NYC’s 2014 Closing Night ceremony are the festival award winners! Taking home the Grand Jury Prize for the Viewfinders Competition is Cairo Drive (pictured), directed by Sherief Elkatsha, while Thomas Wirthensohn’s Homme Less received the Grand Jury Prize in the Metropolis Competition. Rachel Lears and Robin Blotnick’s The Hand That Feeds won the SundanceNow Doc Club Audience Award, […]
Keep up to date with all DOC NYC happenings on our blog, Flickr, and YouTube channel. Recent videos include a post-screening Q&A of I Am Big Bird with Carroll Spinney as Big Bird in person, and Albert Maysles, Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker receiving their Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Visionaries Tribute. See photos from the […]
We are proud to announce that the 5th edition of DOC NYC will kick off with the US debut of DO I SOUND GAY?, a humorous, insightful and intimate exploration of sexuality and speaking styles from New York filmmaker David Thorpe, fresh from its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Featuring Margaret Cho, Tim […]
Have you submitted your film for DOC NYC 2014? Don’t delay, as our last submission deadline is approaching quickly, this Thursday July 31. For instructions, visit DOC NYC’s submission page. Filmmakers with shorts: we’re particularly excited that DOC NYC is now an Academy-qualifying festival for you! The winning short film will qualify for consideration in […]
Save the date!! DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival, returns for its fifth year on Nov. 13 – 20, 2014. Submissions: Submissions for feature and short documentaries are now live and full info is here. Early bird deadline is March 7. Festival News: We are especially proud to report that this year DOC NYC became an […]
DOC NYC presents encore screenings of two of 2013’s most acclaimed docs, both nominated for an Oscar: CUITE & THE BOXER and DIRTY WARS.