How to DOC NYC

November 09, 2024

DOC NYC is just a few days away, so we’ve curated some tips to help you navigate the festival like a pro, save money, and make the most of your experience!


WATCH A WORLD PREMIERE

DOC NYC 2024 has a staggering 32 Never-before-seen-films that are making their debuts at this year’s festival. Some of the eagerly anticipated titles include Alexis Bloom’s The Bibi Files; Ondi Timoner’s All God’s Children; Dawn Porter’s The Sing Sing Chronicles; and many, many more.

EXPLORE WORLD PREMIERES


SAVE $ WITH A TICKET PACK

This year we’re offering a steeply discounted 10-pack of tickets for the cinefile who appreciates a great deal ALMOST as much as a great film. The 10-pack is redeemable for most in-person screenings.

***Will not redeemable for admission to Opening, Centerpiece or Closing Night films.***

GET A 10-PACK


EXPLORE THE SHORT LISTS

The Short Lists sections showcase a selection of nonfiction features and shorts that the festival’s programming team considers to be among the year’s strongest contenders for Oscars and other prizes. Among this year’s Short List titles is Lucy Walker’s Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa; Steven Bognar’s Julia’s Stepping Stones; Sugarcane, and more.

SHORTLIST: FEATURES

SHORTLIST: SHORTS


EXPERIENCE DOC NYC PRO

Join us in NYC Nov 14 – 21 at Village East by Angelika for this 8-day conference designed to support filmmakers in advancing their careers. Embrace a sense of community as we foster learning, sharing, discussion and growth. No matter your career stage or filmmaking needs, we have a thematic day tailored just for you!

EXPLORE THE PRO LINEUP


DISCOVER SHORTS

DOC NYC includes an incredible 129 short films in its 2024 lineup, many of which are available to watch on the festival’s virtual platform Nov 13 – Dec 1. For the true shorts lover, we offer an Online Shorts Pass, available for only $49.

GET AN ONLINE SHORTS PASS


TRY THE RUSH LINE                                                                                        

Don’t worry if you can’t get an advance ticket! The festival holds a few last-minute seats for almost all in-person festival screenings, which are released starting 15 minutes before each show.

HOW TO RUSH


CATCH UP ONLINE

Most DOC NYC films will be available to stream online for a limited time between Nov 13 – Dec 1, 2024. Dates may vary, so be sure to check each film’s page for streaming dates/availability. 

EXPLORE THE PROGRAM

The 2024 DOC NYC festival will take place both in person and online starting on Wednesday, November 13, with in-person screenings and events held at IFC Center, SVA Theatre and Village East by Angelika through Thursday, November 21. The festival’s online offerings will continue through Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Want more documentaries? The All Film Pass, which allows access to all in-person and online DOC NYC screenings, is now available. An Online Film Pass, which allows access to all the festival’s online screenings, is also now available.