Moms. We all have one. We don’t all, however, have the same access to or relationship with our mom. Several of the films in this year’s lineup delve into the complex and vitally important responsibility of motherhood. Moms who left on their own. Moms who were taken away from their families too soon. Surrogate mothers responsible […]
Whether you’re a musician yourself or you just love a good riff, DOC NYC has several films that will strike a chord. Bill Frisell, a Portrait – Wed Nov 15, 2017, 6:30 PM | Cinepolis Chelsea Treat yourself to this profile of a wonderfully inventive musician. Expected to Attend: Director Emma Franz, subject Bill Frisell GET TICKETS Hello Hello […]
The DOC NYC Viewfinders competition puts films with distinct directorial vision in the spotlight. This year, eight contenders bring us singular nonfiction portraits from around the world. New this year, DOC NYC audiences can purchase a $99 pass, which includes eight tickets to films screening in Viewfinders, plus a special weekend coffee hour with the […]
DOC NYC has just announced the full festival lineup! By the Numbers: 111 Feature films 250+ Total films and events 23 World Premieres 23 U.S. Premieres 350+ Filmmakers and special guests in person Newly-announced special events include the Closing Night Film, the NYC premiere of Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars, directed by Lili Fini […]
DOC NYC passes offer a variety of ways to enjoy the festival. Buy yours now, as quantities are limited! DOC NYC All Access Pass – Binge on everything at DOC NYC and skip the box-office lines! DOC NYC PRO Pass -Attend the eight-day lineup of DOC NYC PRO panels and events, including breakfasts, happy hours and […]
DOC NYC has announced the lineup for its eight-day DOC NYC PRO conference, running November 9-16 at Cinepolis Chelsea concurrent with the festival’s public film screenings. The PRO lineup includes over 100 speakers such as acclaimed filmmakers Errol Morris, Laura Poitras, Brett Morgen, Roger Ross Williams and Joe Berlinger; plus industry leaders such as Chris Horton (Sundance Institute), Dan Cogan […]
DOC NYC has revealed its Short List program, our list of 15 of the year’s stand out documentary selections. Last year, nine of the films in DOC NYC’s Short List program went on to be shortlisted for the Academy Award. All five of 2016’s Oscar-nominated films screened in the DOC NYC Short List program. For the past […]
DOC NYC previously announced Sheila Nevins and Errol Morris as the honorees of our Lifetime Achievement awards and is delighted to announce the recipients of our mid-career awards, the Leading Light Award, given to a mid-career industry leader and the Robert and Anne Drew Award for Documentary Excellence that goes to a mid-career filmmaker. The Robert and Anne Drew Award for Documentary Excellence goes to a mid-career […]
DOC NYC just announced that its eighth annual festival will kick off with the New York City premiere of The Final Year, directed by Greg Barker, on Thursday, November 9th at the SVA Theatre. Offering unprecedented access to the White House, The Final Year film delivers an insider’s account of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy team as they react to […]
We have just unveiled the poster for the 2017 edition of the festival, our 8th year! This year’s poster was designed by Gary Irwin of Variant Creative. Variant is a boutique design agency specializing in key art for independent film. Reminder: passes are on sale now for DOC NYC and DOC NYC PRO, the industry conference […]