Running concurrent with DOC NYC‘s film programming is DOC NYC PRO, a robust series of daily panels, case studies, and networking opportunities for working nonfiction professionals. Continue reading
Category Archives: Film Festivals
2017 DOC NYC in Focus: DOC NYC PRO – The State of Documentary Day
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2017 DOC NYC in Focus: Metropolis
THE IRON TRIANGLE
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2017 DOC NYC in Focus: Viewfinders
MOLE MAN
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2017 DOC NYC in Focus: Special Events
On Thursday, November 9, in just over two weeks, DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival, kicks off its eighth edition. As the fest’s Director of Programming, I’ve led the film selection, and, as in years past, will briefly spotlight programming here in the lead-up to opening night, beginning with two of our tentpole screenings: Continue reading
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Jihlava 2017 Overview
Festival:
The 21st Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival
Dates:
October 24-29
About:
Approximately 90 new and recent features, in addition to shorts and retrospective programming, make up this well-regarded Czech Republic nonfiction event. Continue reading
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On DVD: RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD
Coming to DVD today, Tuesday, October 24:
RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD
Directors:
Catherine Bainbridge and Alfonso Maiorana
Premiere:
Sundance 2017
Select Festivals:
Hot Docs, Edinburgh, Thessaloniki Doc, Cleveland, Florida, DOXA, DOK Fest Munich, Docs Against Gravity, Seattle, Big Sky Doc, Biografilm, Sydney, AFI Docs, In-Edit, Traverse City
About:
A celebration of the unheralded Native roots of popular music.
I profiled the doc before Sundance here.
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On DVD: AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL
Coming to DVD today, Tuesday, October 24:
AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL
Directors:
Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk
Premiere:
Sundance 2017
Select Festivals:
Nantucket, Cannes, AFI Docs, Biografilm
About:
The follow-up to the Academy Award-winning AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH.
I profiled the doc before Sundance here.
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On TV: CAMERAPERSON
Coming to PBS’s POV tonight, Monday, October 23: CAMERAPERSON
Director:
Kirsten Johnson
Premiere:
Sundance 2016
Select Festivals:
DOC NYC, Nantucket, True/False, Miami, SXSW, New Directors/New Films, Full Frame, Sarasota, RiverRun, Nashville, Hot Docs, DOXA, San Francisco
Notable Recognition:
The doc was shortlisted for the Academy Awards.
About:
An acclaimed documentary cinematographer’s memoir through her camera lens.
I profiled the doc before Sundance here.
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Margaret Mead 2017 Overview
Festival:
The 41st Margaret Mead Film Festival
Dates:
October 19-22
About:
A presentation of NYC’s American Museum of Natural History, this annual event showcases nearly 30 documentary features. Continue reading
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On DVD/VOD: STEP
Coming to DVD and VOD today, Tuesday, October 17:
STEP
Director:
Amanda Lipitz
Premiere:
Sundance 2017
Select Festivals:
DOC NYC, Nantucket, True/False, Seattle, San Francisco, Wisconsin, Montclair
About:
Members of an African-American Baltimore high school stepping team pursue their goals of higher education.
I profiled the doc before Sundance here.
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