Category Archives: Overviews

The third of four new thematic sections begins today’s DOC NYC preview: Doc Eat Doc puts the spotlight on restaurants and food culture. Continue reading →

DOC NYC 2015’s weekend DOC NYC PRO programming on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15 includes several Masterclasses, allowing documentary filmmakers and curious film lovers an inside look into the creative process. Continue reading →

Today’s DOC NYC preview continues with another new section: The Wild Life explores the connection between animals and humans. Continue reading →

The first of several new thematic program strands is up next in my DOC NYC preview: Modern Family looks at alternative conceptions of family and community. Continue reading →

Today’s DOC NYC 2015 preview wraps with the second day of DOC NYC PRO programming on Friday, November 13: Pitch Day, copresented with A&E IndieFilms, which draws on expert advice to help documentary filmmakers present their film ideas to funders and industry professionals. Beginning with Pitch Day, weekday DOC NYC PRO sessions include access to the new PRO Lounge, begin with morning bagels and coffee from 9:15-10:00am, and conclude with Happy Hours from 5:00-6:00pm. Continue reading →

Tomorrow, Thursday, November 5, sees the opening of CPH:DOX, one of the signature nonfiction events in the world in only its 13th edition. More than 180 new documentary features will screen through the Copenhagen fest’s wrap on Sunday, November 15, in addition to retrospective programming, shorts, and several live events. The following presents highlights from several of its sections: Continue reading →

Next up in my preview, DOC NYC offers a global lens through our International Perspectives section: Continue reading →

Today’s DOC NYC preview begins with our standing section offering a panoramic view of stories from around the country: American Perspectives. Continue reading →

Today’s DOC NYC 2015 preview closes with a look at the festival’s newly revamped industry programming series: DOC NYC PRO. DOC NYC PRO programming takes place concurrently with film screenings, offering panels, masterclasses, and special events for working documentary filmmakers. The first day of DOC NYC PRO programming, Thursday, November 12, First-Time Filmmaker Day, presents vital information and resources to documentarians just starting out. Continue reading →

Next up is the second of DOC NYC‘s two feature competitions: Metropolis, which puts the spotlight on NYC subjects and stories. Continue reading →