DOC NYC Fest
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The Festival for Documentaries
"A generous, thought-provoking and artistically inventive film that literally expands one’s consciousness and creates a space for empathy with other life forms – namely the houseplants that most of us live with." CPH:DOX on LIGHT NEEDS
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Weekend Watch: LIGHT NEEDS, COVER-UP, ELWAY
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December 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
"A generous, thought-provoking and artistically inventive film that literally expands one’s consciousness and creates a space for empathy with other life forms – namely the houseplants that most of us live with." CPH:DOX on LIGHT NEEDS
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Three Netflix Titles Plus An ‘Undesirable’ Film Make Oscar Doc Feature Shortlist, Matthew Carey reports for @deadline.com
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Monday Memo: Oscar Shortlists Revealed, Louis Theroux to Guest at CPH:DOX, How to Build a Film Community
Your weekly rundown of all the latest documentary news from the festival circuit, awards season commentators, new releases and beyond.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Three Netflix Titles Plus An ‘Undesirable’ Film Make Oscar Doc Feature Shortlist, Matthew Carey reports for @deadline.com
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As the year’s end credits roll, we’re grateful for the stories that brought us together. Happy holidays to our DOC NYC community! Here’s to more unforgettable films in the year ahead. 🎬
Thank you to Orange Static for creating this graphic!
Thank you to Orange Static for creating this graphic!
December 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
As the year’s end credits roll, we’re grateful for the stories that brought us together. Happy holidays to our DOC NYC community! Here’s to more unforgettable films in the year ahead. 🎬
Thank you to Orange Static for creating this graphic!
Thank you to Orange Static for creating this graphic!
"...Cover-Up is also the deepest and most damning film that Poitras has ever made about truth in America—and the power to control it... A rare and unmistakably urgent documentary.” David Ehrlich of @indiewire.com.web.brid.gy on COVER-UP
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Weekend Watch: COVER-UP, THE NUTCRACKER AT WETHERSFIELD, THE SECRETS WE BURY
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December 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
"...Cover-Up is also the deepest and most damning film that Poitras has ever made about truth in America—and the power to control it... A rare and unmistakably urgent documentary.” David Ehrlich of @indiewire.com.web.brid.gy on COVER-UP
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If you live in New York City and have purchased a Christmas tree, this documentary's for you 🎄
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December 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
If you live in New York City and have purchased a Christmas tree, this documentary's for you 🎄
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Watch THE MERCHANTS OF JOY on Prime Video:
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🏆 Oscar buzz alert!
The Oscar Shortlists are here, and we're excited to see DOC NYC's selections beam yet again! In this year's Feature race, 11 out of the 15 titles are DOC NYC selections & in the Shorts race, 6 of the 15 Shortlisted films are DOC NYC picks!
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The Oscar Shortlists are here, and we're excited to see DOC NYC's selections beam yet again! In this year's Feature race, 11 out of the 15 titles are DOC NYC selections & in the Shorts race, 6 of the 15 Shortlisted films are DOC NYC picks!
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OSCAR SHORTLISTS ANNOUNCED - DOC NYC
The 98th Oscar Shortlists are here, and we're thrilled to see DOC NYC's selections sparkle yet again! In this year's Documentary Feature race, a stunning
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December 17, 2025 at 12:23 AM
🏆 Oscar buzz alert!
The Oscar Shortlists are here, and we're excited to see DOC NYC's selections beam yet again! In this year's Feature race, 11 out of the 15 titles are DOC NYC selections & in the Shorts race, 6 of the 15 Shortlisted films are DOC NYC picks!
www.docnyc.net/news/oscar-s...
The Oscar Shortlists are here, and we're excited to see DOC NYC's selections beam yet again! In this year's Feature race, 11 out of the 15 titles are DOC NYC selections & in the Shorts race, 6 of the 15 Shortlisted films are DOC NYC picks!
www.docnyc.net/news/oscar-s...
Do you recognize this tune? 🎶 OH YEAH! is Director Nick Canfield's latest documentary after being a DOC NYC alumni for 5 years! Canfield shares how the project began and why this melody has stood the test of time.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=07Me...
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=07Me...
December 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Do you recognize this tune? 🎶 OH YEAH! is Director Nick Canfield's latest documentary after being a DOC NYC alumni for 5 years! Canfield shares how the project began and why this melody has stood the test of time.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=07Me...
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=07Me...
Filled with poetic vignettes honoring family bonds of Black generational farmers in the American South, SEEDS was a part of our Winner's Circle this year. Thank you to producers Danielle Varga and Sabrina Schmidt Gordon for chatting with us at the theater!
December 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Filled with poetic vignettes honoring family bonds of Black generational farmers in the American South, SEEDS was a part of our Winner's Circle this year. Thank you to producers Danielle Varga and Sabrina Schmidt Gordon for chatting with us at the theater!
“THE DATING GAME is fascinating on many levels. There’s inherent, universal awkwardness and tension in dating, and in this case the stakes are incredibly high..." @timamolloy.bsky.social
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Weekend Watch: THE DATING GAME, TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR - THE END OF AN ERA
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December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
“THE DATING GAME is fascinating on many levels. There’s inherent, universal awkwardness and tension in dating, and in this case the stakes are incredibly high..." @timamolloy.bsky.social
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Part of this year’s Winner’s Circle, THE LIBRARIANS's screening enlightened audiences of the ongoing movement of librarians fighting for freedom against the ongoing book ban.
December 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Part of this year’s Winner’s Circle, THE LIBRARIANS's screening enlightened audiences of the ongoing movement of librarians fighting for freedom against the ongoing book ban.
Oscar-winning Director Mstyslav Chernov discusses how the world has changed since 2,000 METERS TO ANDRIVVKA has come out, and how our universal human experience is the focus of this true tale.
December 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Oscar-winning Director Mstyslav Chernov discusses how the world has changed since 2,000 METERS TO ANDRIVVKA has come out, and how our universal human experience is the focus of this true tale.
Thank you Director Sam Feder, for joining us at this powerful screening of HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY!
December 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Thank you Director Sam Feder, for joining us at this powerful screening of HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY!
We had the chance to talk to Directors David Borenstein and Pasha Talankin (also the subject of this film!) about Denmark's official submission for the 98th Academy Awards MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN.
December 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We had the chance to talk to Directors David Borenstein and Pasha Talankin (also the subject of this film!) about Denmark's official submission for the 98th Academy Awards MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN.
Netflix’s Big Play for Warner Bros… What’s Next?, Barry Walsh reports for Realscreen.
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Monday Memo: Netflix Makes a Bid For Warner Bros/HBO, THE TALE OF SILYAN Tops IDA Doc Awards, How to Win a Doc Oscar
Your weekly rundown of all the latest documentary news from the festival circuit, awards season commentators, new releases and beyond.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Netflix’s Big Play for Warner Bros… What’s Next?, Barry Walsh reports for Realscreen.
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DOC NYC Visionary Alumni Ondi Timoner joins us at the red carpet, sharing a touching story and diving into her latest film.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
DOC NYC Visionary Alumni Ondi Timoner joins us at the red carpet, sharing a touching story and diving into her latest film.
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#docnyc2025 #docnycalumni #onditimoner #allthewallscamedown #documentaryfilm
Despite the cold, documentaries are certainly hot right now! Mission driven celebrities have stepped into the roles of Executive Producers, helping true stories reach audiences near and far.
📰 Explore these articles below ⬇️
📰 Explore these articles below ⬇️
December 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Despite the cold, documentaries are certainly hot right now! Mission driven celebrities have stepped into the roles of Executive Producers, helping true stories reach audiences near and far.
📰 Explore these articles below ⬇️
📰 Explore these articles below ⬇️
"Through folklore, striking images and intimate observation, Kotevska crafts a story about absence and resilience, and about the delicate thread that ties human survival to the natural world.” Mimi Brody of AFI Fest on THE TALE OF SILYAN.
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Weekend Watch: THE TALE OF SILYAN, THE MERCHANTS OF JOY, WTO/99
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December 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
"Through folklore, striking images and intimate observation, Kotevska crafts a story about absence and resilience, and about the delicate thread that ties human survival to the natural world.” Mimi Brody of AFI Fest on THE TALE OF SILYAN.
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DOC NYC 2025 was fantastic, thanks to the incredible filmmakers who made it happen.
🎥 24K+ viewers
🎥 1,500+ filmmaker & industry guests
From seasoned creators to first-timers, you made this festival extraordinary. 💙
🎥 24K+ viewers
🎥 1,500+ filmmaker & industry guests
From seasoned creators to first-timers, you made this festival extraordinary. 💙
December 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
DOC NYC 2025 was fantastic, thanks to the incredible filmmakers who made it happen.
🎥 24K+ viewers
🎥 1,500+ filmmaker & industry guests
From seasoned creators to first-timers, you made this festival extraordinary. 💙
🎥 24K+ viewers
🎥 1,500+ filmmaker & industry guests
From seasoned creators to first-timers, you made this festival extraordinary. 💙
Mariska Hargitay joined us during the Visionaries Tribute Luncheon and shared how she came to the documentary format to tell her mother's story.
Watch MY MOM JAYNE: A FILM BY MARISKA HARGITAY on @hbomax.bsky.social now: www.hbomax.com/movies/my-mo...
Watch MY MOM JAYNE: A FILM BY MARISKA HARGITAY on @hbomax.bsky.social now: www.hbomax.com/movies/my-mo...
December 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Mariska Hargitay joined us during the Visionaries Tribute Luncheon and shared how she came to the documentary format to tell her mother's story.
Watch MY MOM JAYNE: A FILM BY MARISKA HARGITAY on @hbomax.bsky.social now: www.hbomax.com/movies/my-mo...
Watch MY MOM JAYNE: A FILM BY MARISKA HARGITAY on @hbomax.bsky.social now: www.hbomax.com/movies/my-mo...
It takes a village to run a festival like DOC NYC, and we're so grateful to all of our volunteers that helped us make this year's fest a huge success!
Thank you to everyone on the team and if you see yourself in one of the photos -- tag yourself in the comments below 💙
Thank you to everyone on the team and if you see yourself in one of the photos -- tag yourself in the comments below 💙
December 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
It takes a village to run a festival like DOC NYC, and we're so grateful to all of our volunteers that helped us make this year's fest a huge success!
Thank you to everyone on the team and if you see yourself in one of the photos -- tag yourself in the comments below 💙
Thank you to everyone on the team and if you see yourself in one of the photos -- tag yourself in the comments below 💙
“Art comes from pain, and [my mother] gave me a present,” Minter explained, during a Q&A after a screening of PRETTY DIRTY: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MARILYN MINTER.
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LAST DAY to watch the film online: www.docnyc.net/film/pretty-...
PRETTY DIRTY: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MARILYN MINTER - DOC NYC
NYC PREMIERE A vibrant portrait of Marilyn Minter, the trailblazing feminist whose glamorous, provocative, and unapologetically sexual work has redefined
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November 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
“Art comes from pain, and [my mother] gave me a present,” Minter explained, during a Q&A after a screening of PRETTY DIRTY: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MARILYN MINTER.
LAST DAY to watch the film online: www.docnyc.net/film/pretty-...
LAST DAY to watch the film online: www.docnyc.net/film/pretty-...
Check out today’s top ten most popular films out of over 200 titles now streaming at www.docnyc.net through TODAY, NOV 30 ONLY!
🎥ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
🎥BEYOND
🎥KING HAMLET
🎥MY SUNNYSIDE
🎥NUNS VS. THE VATICAN
(1/2)
🎥ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
🎥BEYOND
🎥KING HAMLET
🎥MY SUNNYSIDE
🎥NUNS VS. THE VATICAN
(1/2)
November 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Check out today’s top ten most popular films out of over 200 titles now streaming at www.docnyc.net through TODAY, NOV 30 ONLY!
🎥ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
🎥BEYOND
🎥KING HAMLET
🎥MY SUNNYSIDE
🎥NUNS VS. THE VATICAN
(1/2)
🎥ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
🎥BEYOND
🎥KING HAMLET
🎥MY SUNNYSIDE
🎥NUNS VS. THE VATICAN
(1/2)
"Sunnyside is one of the chosen communities that gives our protagonists a sense of belonging." - said Cosmo Bjorkenheim's in his review of MY SUNNYSIDE.
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Get your ticktes to the film online thru 11/30 www.docnyc.net/film/my-sunn...
MY SUNNYSIDE - DOC NYC
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Jo, a trans man, meets Allie, a trans woman—and sparks fly. As the relationship of these two New Yorkers evolves through busy
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November 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"Sunnyside is one of the chosen communities that gives our protagonists a sense of belonging." - said Cosmo Bjorkenheim's in his review of MY SUNNYSIDE.
Get your ticktes to the film online thru 11/30 www.docnyc.net/film/my-sunn...
Get your ticktes to the film online thru 11/30 www.docnyc.net/film/my-sunn...
Earlier at the Visionaries Tribute Luncheon, we spoke to filmmakers Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni about their powerful documentary CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS -- winner of the 2025 Sundance World Cinema Documentary Grand Jury Prize.
November 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Earlier at the Visionaries Tribute Luncheon, we spoke to filmmakers Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni about their powerful documentary CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS -- winner of the 2025 Sundance World Cinema Documentary Grand Jury Prize.
DOC NYC’s final weekend is here! It's your last chance to stream 200+ films online nationwide through Nov 30. For a limited time only, take 80% off an Online Film Pass.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:01 AM
DOC NYC’s final weekend is here! It's your last chance to stream 200+ films online nationwide through Nov 30. For a limited time only, take 80% off an Online Film Pass.
Get an Online Film Pass: 2025.docnyc.net/OnlineFilmPass
Get an Online Film Pass: 2025.docnyc.net/OnlineFilmPass