“Across this singular 11 day mini-lab, we invite participants to finally get around to watching the precise and generously observed body of work from Frederick Wiseman.” Read more: mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...
DOC NYC 2025 alum MUREWA, directed by Ché Scott-Heron Newton, follows two best friends who grew up skating together until life sends them down very different paths. Now streaming via Nonfiction Hotlist x @yahoonews.com: www.yahoo.com/nonfictionho...
It's already the "-ber" months? Summer's flying by way too quickly, and we think its time to start curating a watchlist. Drop your recommendations! ⬇️
We're excited to share that Rory Kennedy's THE TRIAL OF ALEC BALDWIN, which held its world premiere at our festival last year, has been acquired by @abramorama.com for a North American theatrical release. Read more here: www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
‘The Trial of Alec Baldwin,’ Rory Kennedy Doc About Titular Actor in ‘Rust’ Shooting Aftermath, Acquired by Abramorama (Exclusive)
The film, for which the Oscar-nominated documentarian was granted exclusive access to the titular star over several years, will be released in the U.S. in October.
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Ready to advertise with America's biggest documentary film festival? DOC NYC takes over NYC this Nov with 10 days of doc excellence at @ifccenter.bsky.social, Village East Cinemas & SVA Theatre. 📣 Reserve ad space: www.docnyc.net/join-us/adve...
Sports Documentary Creators Adjust to Changing Landscape, Austin Karp writes for Sports Business Journal. mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/m...
Monday Memo: Sports Doc Creators Adjust to Changing Landscape + The Radical Act of Going to the Movies
Your weekly rundown of all the latest documentary news from the festival circuit, awards season commentators, new releases and beyond.
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"Reggae Girlz is a vibrant portrayal of Jamaica’s heart and soul, with the rhythms of Bob Marley’s reggae, fueled by the spirit of the Jamaican people." Maysles Documentary Center on REGGAE GIRLZ Read more: mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...
Early Bird Prices end on Sept 7! Passes for the DOC NYC PRO 2026 Conference are on sale now -- day passes from $99, multi-day from $350. Seven days of panels, workshops & networking Nov 12–19. Get yours: www.docnyc.net/doc-nyc-pro-...
Happy #WomensEqualityDay! Celebrating the women filmmakers we're proud to call DOC NYC alumni. From current releases to Visionaries Tribute honorees, and so many more shaping documentary today.
IND/EX 2026: Main Event from Andrew Sherburne, published by the International Documentary Association @documentary.org. mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/m...
Monday Memo: IND/EX 2026, Institute of Documentary Film Launches New Training Program, DOC NYC Visionaries Tribute Honorees Revealed
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“An excellent introduction to the origins of Polynesian Pop but is filled with enough information and detail to appease devotees.” Bobby LePire of Film Threat on THE DONN OF TIKI 2026.docnyc.net/ww-08-21-26
Weekend Watch: THE DONN OF TIKI, TO USE A MOUNTAIN, LEARNING TO FLY
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Part 1 of the co-world premiere of ALL THE MUSIC IN THE WORLD with Tanglewood Music Festival at The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center was wonderful.! Part 2 comes this November at DOC NYC, learn more at docnyc.net.
🎉 Announcing our 2026 Visionaries Tribute honorees! As we gear up for the 17th DOC NYC (Nov 11 - Nov 29), we're excited to celebrate these trailblazers in documentary filmmaking at our in-person event on Nov 11. Learn more at: www.docnyc.net/visionaries-...
Paramount-WBD Merger Has Documentary Filmmakers on Edge from Addie Morfoot, published by @indiewire.com. mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/m...
Monday Memo: Paramount-WBD Merger Has Doc Filmmakers on Edge, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting's Role in Shaping Doc Filmmaking
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“Teng's feature directorial debut is a required watch, one that puts the deaths of those most innocent in your face and leaves you utterly devastated.” Therese Lacson of Collider on AMERICAN DOCTOR mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...
Weekend Watch: AMERICAN DOCTOR, FREEFALL: A RECKONING FOR BOEING, THE BEND IN THE RIVER
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DOC NYC Selects alum AMERICAN DOCTOR, directed by Poh Si Teng, opens August 14 at Angelika Film Center. Follow American medical volunteers working inside a war zone -- and the impossible choices they face. Secure your spot: angelikafilmcenter.com/nyc/movies/d...
SOUL PATROL, directed by J.M. Harper, recovers the unresolved trauma of Black American soldiers in the Vietnam War. Winner of the Directing Award for U.S. Documentary at @sundance.org. NYC Premiere, September 15th at @ifccenter.bsky.social: www.docnyc.net/soul-patrol-...
Student Academy Awards Winners List: International Schools Dominate from Steve Pond, published by @thewrap.com. Read more: mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/m...
Monday Memo: Student Academy Awards Winners, Institute of Doc Film Launches New Training Program, TIFF Docs Program Revealed
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"Luckily, Harvard alum Sara Joe Wolansky has filled that gap with the delightful, daffy, and inspiring THE BIG CHEESE...the outcome is unexpected and downright suspenseful." Peter Keough of The Arts Fuse on THE BIG CHEESE 2026.docnyc.net/ww-08-07-26
Weekend Watch: THE BIG CHEESE, HARLAN COUNTY USA & AMERICAN DREAM, A CHILD OF MY OWN, ATLAS OF DISAPPEARANCE
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Opening night: THE BIG CHEESE is now playing at @ifccenter.bsky.social. Sara Joe Wolansky's documentary takes you inside the high-stakes, surprisingly cutthroat world of competitive cheese -- and the people who've devoted their lives to it. Get your tickets: www.ifccenter.com/films/the-bi...
Two DOC NYC PRO alumni are heading to @tiffnet.bsky.social! 👏 THE HUMMINGBIRD PAINTS FRAGRANT SONGS (Pitch Day 2024 winner) and TURTLE ISLAND RAP (Voices of Canada 2025). Today is the last day to submit to Pitch Day 2026: docnyc.net/pitchday2026/
We are so excited to share our new poster for this year's festival! DOC NYC returns this fall for its 17th edition on November 11th to 29th. Thank you to Orange Static for designing our gorgeous festival poster! Stay tuned for more announcements.
There's 2 more days to register before the deadline for DOC NYC PRO's Pitch Day! Co-presented by @outlierfilmfund.bsky.social -- $70,000 total in non-recoupable grants and honorariums, including $30K grants for each of the two winners. Apply now: www.docnyc.net/pitchday2026/
Submissions for Pitch Day 2026 close this Friday! 🚨 Co-presented by Outlier Film Fund -- $70,000 total in non-recoupable grants and honorariums, including $30K grants for each of the two winners. Apply now: docnyc.net/pitchday2026/
DOC NYC PRO 2026 returns Nov. 12–19! Seven thematic days -- from pitching to distribution to career sustainability. Plus a brand new Solutions Lab at The New School. Passes on sale now 🎟 Learn more: www.docnyc.net/doc-nyc-pro-...
DOC NYC PRO 2026 CONFERENCE & THE SOLUTIONS LAB - DOC NYC
What happens when hundreds of documentary filmmakers and industry representatives spend a week learning, questioning, and imagining together? DOC NYC
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The Synthesis: 9 Red Flags to Look For in AI Documentaries in 2026 from Katerina Cizek & Shirin Anlen, published by @documentary.org mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/m...
Monday Memo: Red Flags to Look for in AI Docs, Doc Film Producers Warn Paramount-WBD Merger Could Restrict Access to New Archives
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“The result is an invigorating philosophical exploration of animal life, a vision of the modern media spotlight, and a symphonic outpouring of the energy, passion, and knowledge that make the city run.” Richard Brody of @newyorker.com on WILD INSIDE 2026.docnyc.net/ww-07-31-26
Weekend Watch: WILD INSIDE, JIMMY, FOR VENIDA, FOR KALIEF
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Apply for DOC NYC PRO's Pitch Day 2026! Submissions close August 7 (next week!) 🚨 Pitch your film to leaders in distribution, financing, and more at Village East by Angelika on Nov 12. Co-presented by Outlier Film Fund. Apply now: filmfreeway.com/DOCNYC-PITCH
DOC NYC PRO Pitch Day submissions close August 7 🚨 Get your work-in-progress feature in front of the room -- eight projects, live pitches, real-time feedback from industry leaders. Apply now: docnyc.net/pitchday2026/ 📸: Carlos Sanfer
"Don't dwell on what's going to happen in the short term, in the long term. Focus on the moment and what you can do in the moment." Director Poh Si Teng Thank you to everyone who joined us for the powerful NYC premiere of AMERICAN DOCTOR!