DOC NYC PRO 2025 SPRING SEASON

DOC NYC PRO is back for Spring 2025 with five engaging events, running Wednesdays from March 12 to April 9. Designed for filmmakers and documentary enthusiasts alike, this season offers a deep dive into the art, craft, and business of nonfiction storytelling.

TICKETING INFORMATION:

Attendees can purchase individual tickets or save with a Season Pass, which grants access to all five virtual PRO events from March 12 to April 9, 2025. Learn more, buy tickets, and explore our special offers below!

After each live event, all registrants will receive access to either a summary or written transcript, an event recording (for our final three sessions), and a copy of any slide presentations.

Spring Season Events: $19 ($14 for IFC members) available at links below.
Spring Season Pass: $85 ($65 for IFC Members).

Wed, March 12

Personal Finance for Film Freelancers

Financial advisor Guli Fager, CFP®, MPH (Toler Financial Group) breaks down essential financial strategies to help film freelancers build stability and plan for the future.

Wed, March 19

Post-Production: Navigating the Emotional Toll

Join us to learn about how post-production professionals can safeguard themselves when working with challenging footage.

Wed, March 26

Finding the Right Festivals for Your Film

Submitting your film to festivals can feel like a mix of strategy, luck, and mystery—but it doesn’t have to!

Wed, April 02

Festivals: You're in! Now What?

Getting into a film festival is exciting—but what comes next can make the experience even more rewarding.

Wed, April 09

What's in the Mind of a Grantor? Real Time Grant Review

Grantors will walk through actual grant proposals and share what catches their attention, raises red flags, and explain how decisions are made.

Special Offers:

1. All Spring 2025 PRO attendees are invited to wrap up the season with an exclusive peer-to-peer consulting session. Engage in small group consultations where filmmakers walk away with concrete insight into a current dilemma. This a unique opportunity for collaborative learning and meaningful exchanges. A follow-up email with joining details will be sent to all registrants.

2. Guests are also invited to stay online after each PRO event to Keep the Conversation Going and further explore the day’s topic with Malikkah and fellow filmmakers.

Questions? If you have questions about registration, please email ticketing@docnyc.net. For questions about accommodations and accessibility, including requests for live ASL interpretation, please email accessibility@docnyc.net.

Accessibility: Live ASL interpretation and CART services are available upon request. To inquire about accessibility for any DOC NYC events, please email accessibility@docnyc.net.