Thursday’s DOC NYC preview kicks off with our films about filmmaking: Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes
LE CONCOURS
Director: Claire Simon
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Go behind closed doors during the months-long admissions period at France’s most selective film school, La Fémis.
FILM HAWK
Directors: JJ Garvine & Tai Parquet
NYC PREMIERE
Bob Hawk has been a secret weapon for independent filmmakers for decades, helping launch the careers of the likes of Kevin Smith and Ed Burns.
FINDING KUKAN (pictured above)
Director: Robin Lung
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
A filmmaker begins investigating the production of a lost Oscar-winning documentary and makes unanticipated discoveries.
SCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY
Director: Matt Schrader
NYC PREMIERE
Shining a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing.
VERSUS: THE LIFE AND FILMS OF KEN LOACH
Director: Louise Osmond
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
During the making of Ken Loach’s Palme d’Or winning I, DANIEL BLAKE, filmmaker Louise Ormond captures his process.
Why You Should Attend:
This section for cinephiles celebrates auteurs, impresarios, unsung artists, and lost films, while also profiling the dreams of aspiring filmmakers.
More Info:
For full descriptions, a list of expected special guests, and to purchase tickets, click on the individual titles above, and follow links for ticketing, where still available. Or consider purchasing one of DOC NYC’s Pass options for access to a variety of programming.
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