We're excited—or might we say we're "anxious"—to join our friends at the Woods Hole Film Festival to co-promote one of their feature documentaries! The Anxiety Club is a new film about what the Freudians would call "neurosis," as told by comedians. 🎤

🔗 woodsholefilmfestival.org/events/anxie...

Now streaming on PBS, The House We Lived In by local filmmaker Tim O’Donnell. The film was the closing night film at our festival in 2022. Watch at the link: www.pbs.org/video/the-ho... 🔗

Tim is coming back for a work-in-progress session on his next film at this years festival, September 26–28 🎞️

Learn about the selection process with Mark Davis and get to know the chosen films at this years preview event, September 4 🎞️

#Newburyport #Newburyportma #NDFF2025 #filmfestival #filmfestivalalliance #filmfest #independentfilm

We are thrilled to be back for the 21st year of the Newburyport Documentary Film Festival! We have an exciting lineup of films to announce over the coming weeks that will play at our festival, September 26–28 🎞️

#Newburyport #Newburyportma #NDFF2025 #filmfest #independentfilm #YESaward

From Program Director James Sullivan:

“Each summer I go on a weeklong bike trip. This year I’m asking for fans of the NBPT Docu Fest to donate for my ride across Pennsylvania.

I’ll keep you posted about the progress. Click the to go to our donations page.
www.nbptdocufest.org/support-donate

Happy Fourth of July from the Newburyport Documentary Film Festival! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate independence and the power of storytelling, we’re reminded how documentary film sparks dialogue, reflection, and connection. Wishing you a joyful and safe holiday 🎥❤️🤍💙

Thank you for fueling THE WATCH CLUB with your generous coffee donations to our Program Director, James Sullivan. Your support keeps him energized as we gear up for this year’s exciting festival, happening September 26–28!

Great list. How many have you seen? #documentary

Check out our recent WATCH CLUB interview with the filmmakers of #1 on the list, the Oscar-nominated SUGARCANE: www.youtube.com/live/xOBnXN2...

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They wanted to see the world and ended up changing it. That’s the tag line for FLY WITH ME, the documentary about the hidden history of flight attendants.
Join us in THE WATCH CLUB for a live Q&A with co-directors Sarah Colt and Helen Dobrowski Tuesday, June 24.
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Calling all designers!
The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (Sept 26-28) announces its inaugural Poster Design Competition for its 2025 festival.
The winner receives $250 and prominent exposure in our program and website.
Learn more www.nbptdocufest.org/artworksubmission

JUST CONFIRMED: We’re excited to welcome Lauren Stowell, director of the epic new Max docuseries CELTICS CITY, in this month’s WATCH CLUB!

Join us at 7pm ET on Tuesday (March 18) for the live interview: www.nbpt.org

Or watch anytime on our YouTube channel.

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Check out ACADEMY AWARD WINNER!
www.newburyportmovies.com

Beyond the Screen: The Impact of Documentaries

- Discover how documentaries can spark change and raise awareness.

- Explore the role of documentary filmmaking in shaping public discourse.

THE STRIKE: Join us for our next Filmmaker Interview!

This documentary tells the story of a 2013 hunger strike at Pelican Bay Prison, protesting indefinite solitary confinement.

Join us for a live Q&A with the film's co-directors on February 20th.
FREE REGISTRATION: qrco.de/bfl0mI

Good read for #documentary lovers: "These films ask you to redirect your attention toward fellow beings, to become curious about what the world means outside the confines of pure market logic."

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/m...

Our Bluesky is the wonderful world of documentary film.

Congratulations to the Oscar nominees in the Best Documentary Feature Film category! Take a look at our interviews with the directors of PORCELAIN WAR and SUGARCANE: www.nbptdocufest.org

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