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Weekend Watch: STILLER & MEARA: NOTHING IS LOST, MR. SCORSESE See what's new to view in documentaries in the weekend ahead.

β€œSTILLER & MEARA: NOTHING IS LOST stands not only as Ben Stiller’s best film directorial work in years but also as a very personal keepsake for him and his family.” Giovanni Lago, @thenextbestpicture.bsky.social

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17.10.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This year’s US Competition presents an exceptional selection of groundbreaking, American-produced nonfiction films. Featuring critically acclaimed works such as MATA HARI, SANTACON, SONS OF DETROIT and more!

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16.10.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 ALL FILM PASS - DOC NYC Get access to all 200+ films in the 2025 program – including every film screening during the in-person festival from November 12 - 20, PLUS all online

Tomorrow, Oct 17 is your LAST CHANCE to grab an All Film Pass at the steeply discounted Early Bird Rate of $699 (reg. $995)!

Grab your pass here to binge on all 200+ films screening in-person in NYC and Online: www.docnyc.net/2025-festiva...

16.10.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WINNER’S CIRCLE πŸ†
Honoring docs with major awards already under their belt. Past films include WRITING WITH FIRE, THE MOLE AGENT & more.

SELECTS ENCORE ✨
New in 2025! Spotlighting DOC NYC Selects films still making awards waves.

Learn more: www.docnyc.net/news/2025-sh...

15.10.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Now in its eighth year, THE SHORT LIST: SHORTS showcase of 15 titles includes a vast array of short films. In 2024, the showcase included THE ONLY GIRL IN THE ORCHESTRA, which went on to win the Oscar.

Learn more: www.docnyc.net/news/2025-sh...

15.10.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Launched in 2012, the DOC NYC Short List has become a key predictor of major awardsβ€”from critics’ prizes to the Oscars. For 13 of the last 14 years, it’s included the film that went on to win the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.

Learn more: www.docnyc.net/news/2025-sh...

14.10.2025 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"The Reality of Hope" will screen at @docnycfest.bsky.social next month. I'll be there for a Q&A for those interested. Tickets: docnyc.net/film/short-l...

Thank you #docnyc for presenting our film in this year's valuable program. See you soon #docnyc2025!

14.10.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 SHORT LISTS, WINNER'S CIRCLE & SELECTS ENCORE - DOC NYC DOC NYC is proud to complete the announcement of its full lineup by unveiling titles in the remaining four sections of its 16th Edition β€” Short List:

With just over three weeks left until the launch of DOC NYC’s 16th edition, we're pleased to complete the lineup by unveiling titles in the three remaining sections - Short List: Features, Short List: Shorts,Winner's Circle and the new Selects Encore!

Learn more: www.docnyc.net/news/2025-sh...

14.10.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Monday Memo: DOC NYC 2025 Main Slate Lineup is Here, RIP Ken Jacobs, BAFTA North America Inaugural Honours Delayed Until 2026 Your weekly rundown of all the latest documentary news from the festival circuit, awards season commentators, new releases and beyond.

The DOC NYC 2025 Main Lineup is Here!

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13.10.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Special Presentations at the 16th edition of DOC NYC!

🎬BENITA (World Premiere)
🎬BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY (North American Premiere)
🎬THE TRIAL OF ALEC BALDWIN (World Premiere)
🎬WE MET AT GROSSINGER'S (World Premiere)
🎬MAD HOT BALLROOM

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13.10.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you ready for DOC NYC? We are! Save almost $300 with our ALL FILM Pass and get access to 200+ films in the 2025 program! Early bird ends on Oct 17th!

Get the Pass:
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11.10.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Weekend Watch: THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT, THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR, THE ALABAMA SOLUTION See what's new to view in documentaries in the weekend ahead.

β€œA deeply felt and beautifully made film.” - Atom Egoyan on THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT

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10.10.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 OPENING NIGHT, CENTERPIECE, CLOSING NIGHT, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - DOC NYC DOC NYC is proud to announce the first wave of program selections for our 16th edition, running in-person from November 12 – 20 at IFC Center, SVA Theatre

Here are the highly-anticipated Special Screenings for our 16th Edition!

🎬 Opening: Christopher Nelius' WHISTLE
🎬 Closing: Ivy Meerpol’s ASK E. JEAN
🎬 Centerpieces: Tia Lessin and Carl Deal’s STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE!, and Celia Aniskovich’s THE MERCHANTS OF JOY.

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10.10.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 ALL FILM PASS - DOC NYC Get access to all 200+ films in the 2025 program – including every film screening during the in-person festival from November 12 - 20, PLUS all online

Binge on all 200+ films in the 2025 program with the All Film Pass - available at a steep discount NOW through Oct 17! Ticket packs and individual film tickets for in-person and online screenings are also available.
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09.10.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DOC NYC Unveils 16th Annual Film Lineup (EXCLUSIVE) DOC NYC has unveiled its lineup of documentaries including "Ask E Jean" as closing film.

πŸŽ‰ Announcing the lineup for our 16th edition, running Nov 12 - 30! This year's festival includes 30 World Premieres, 34 US Premieres, & 200+ films, including new work by veteran filmmakers Celia Aniskovich, PaulaEiselt, and more. www.docnyc.net/program/

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09.10.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're thrilled to announce that tomorrow we'll be unveiling our highly anticipated 2025 film lineup, which includes 30 World Premieres, 34 US Premieres, and more than 200 films!

Stay connected with us on our social media channels for the big reveal tomorrow!

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Giant Pictures Takes Worldwide Distribution On Ilya Chaiken’s Music Doc β€˜Pretty Ugly: The Story Of The Lunachicks’ Giant Pictures Takes Worldwide Distribution On Ilya Chaiken’s Music Doc β€˜Pretty Ugly: The Story Of The Lunachicks’

Congratulations to this DOC NYC Alumni!

Director Ilya Chaiken's PRETTY UGLY: THE STORY OF THE LUNACHICKS, which held its World Premiere at DOC NYC in 2023, has been acquired by Giant Pictures!

Read more here: deadline.com/2025/10/gian...

08.10.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Voices of Canada – 2025 Lineup - DOC NYC Voices of Canada – Industry Roundtables: New York City is the media capital for documentary, making DOC NYC a unique gathering place for documentary

Congrats to the projects selected for Voices of Canada Industry Roundtables! 6 WIP films head to NYC for curated industry meetings & insights, co-presented by Consulate General of Canada in NY & the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Creative Export Strategy (CES).

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07.10.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Monday Memo: Deep Fusion Films Partners with Archive Agency Topfoto, Ji.hlava IDFF Unveils Euro Selections Your weekly rundown of all the latest documentary news from the festival circuit, awards season commentators, new releases and beyond.

Deep Fusion Films Partners with Archive Agency Topfoto for Doc Production, Nicholas Sokic reports for Realscreen.

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06.10.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ORWELL: 2+2=5 is now playing!

"A stark reminder of indisputable facts and the rate at which they are disappearing." @thefilmstage.com

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06.10.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Weekend Watch: ORWELL: 2+2=5, HARD HAT RIOT, PARIS CALLIGRAMMES See what's new to view in documentaries in the weekend ahead.

β€œ1949. George Orwell finishes what will be his last but most important novel, 1984. ORWELL: 2+2=5 delves into Orwell’s final months and the roots of his dystopian masterpiece.” - @cannesfilmfestival.bsky.social

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03.10.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWhen you think about this happening nearly 50 years ago and what’s happening now, the parallels are clear.”

We were honored to welcome the HARD HAT RIOT team to a sold-out DOC NYC Selects screening at @ifccenter.bsky.social! Catch more powerful moments at this year’s Festival, Nov 12–20. πŸŽ₯

03.10.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DOC NYC PRO 2025 Conference Lineup - DOC NYC How can we shape the future of documentary storytelling in a world that’s constantly changing? The renowned DOC NYC PRO Fall Conference returns for the

Join our 8-day conference exploring the business & craft of documentary, featuring 100+ speakers including renowned filmmakers & reps from @espn.com, Chicken & Egg Pictures, @gettyimages.com & more!

Explore the lineup & purchase your discounted multi-day pack today: www.docnyc.net/draft-doc-ny...

02.10.2025 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good Deed Entertainment Acquires Worldwide Rights To Liza Mandelup’s Documentary β€˜Caterpillar’ Good Deed Entertainment has acquired the worldwide rights to Liza Mandelup's documentary Caterpillar, setting it for a fall theatrical release.

Exciting news!

Director Liza Mandelup’s CATERPILLAR (DOC NYC 2023) has been acquired by Good Deed Entertainment. This serves as an important reminder that β€œovernight success” often takes time. In this case, nearly two years after its DOC NYC debut.

Read more here: deadline.com/2025/09/good...

30.09.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Monday Memo: International Emmy Noms, Berkeley Film Foundation & Sundance Docu FundΒ Granteess, First IDFA 2025 Program Announcements Your weekly rundown of all the latest documentary news from the festival circuit, awards season commentators, new releases and beyond.

2025 International Emmy Award Nominees, Nicholas Sokic reports for Realscreen

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29.09.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Weekend Watch: ALL GOD’S CHILDREN, OMARA: CUBA’S LEGENDARY DIVA, CAMERAPERSON and more See what's new to view in documentaries in the weekend ahead.

β€œThe film could have painted a simpler picture of intercultural unity. [But it] refuses to shy away from how difficult and emotional the work can be, which is what makes the film so powerful.” - Olivia Haynie, The Forward

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26.09.2025 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From uncovering truth to amplifying unheard voices, documentary film is one-of-a-kind. Join us Nov 12–20 for America’s biggest documentary festival and see new stories on the big screen.

Get your ALL FILM Pass: www.docnyc.net/2025-festiva...

24.09.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What was the last doc you watched? We asked New Yorkers in Washington Square Park, and you might recognize some answers! Join us Nov 12-20 for the Festival of Documentaries.

Get your ALL FILM Pass now: www.docnyc.net/2025-festiva...

16.09.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Submissions - DOC NYC Submissions are now open for the next DOC NYC festival, which will take place November 12-30, 2025. DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival, is an

🎬 #FestivalFriday

Final call! πŸŽ₯ Submit your documentary feature, short, or series to DOC NYC 2025 by June 19. America's largest doc fest runs Nov 12–30 in NYC & online. Don't miss out!

Apply here: buff.ly/nBl4wW2
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23.05.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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November will be here before you know it!!! @docnycfest.bsky.social

16.07.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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