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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

“...a poetic, politically charged documentary which feels like a roar, a long-held breath finally released after decades of enforced silence.” Irresistible Magazine on GOOGOOSH - MADE OF FIRE mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...

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Weekend Watch: GOOGOOSH - MADE OF FIRE, UNZIPPED, SIREN: THE VOICES OF SHELLEY BEATTIE, SAKAMOTO ON SCREEN, PORTRAITS OF AN ARTIST

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

DOC NYC alum The Bengali returns to New York. Join director Kavery Kaul for a screening & conversation at UN Turkish House on Oct 15, moderated by DOC NYC senior programmer Bedatri D. Choudhury. RSVP for FREE: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The 17th annual DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary film festival, is looking for enthusiastic cinephiles to join our ever-growing team of crew members! Registration for positions is now open: 2026.docnyc.net/CrewApplicat...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

DOC NYC PRO 2026 Conference passes are on sale! Seven thematic days of panels and networking Nov 12–19, plus the new Solutions Lab on Nov 14 at @thenewschool.bsky.social . Get yours: www.docnyc.net/doc-nyc-pro-...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

There Is No History of Cinema Without Patricio Guzmán, Fran Romero reports for @povmagazine.bsky.social. Read more: mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/m...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

DOC NYC Grand Jury Prize winner TRACES OF HOME, directed by Colette Ghunim, opens at the Angelika Film Center on Sept 18. Sneak peek Q&As with EPs Melissa Barrera and Dena Takruri on Sept 16 & 17. Get your tickets: angelikafilmcenter.com/nyc/movies/d...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

"By tracing the strategies, struggles, and solidarity of these workers, Who Moves America illuminates the human backbone of modern commerce and offers a vivid, urgent portrait of labor in motion.” Jessie Fairbanks, @sffilmpreserve.bsky.social Programmer 2026.docnyc.net/ww-09-11-26

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Weekend Watch: WHO MOVES AMERICA, THE OLDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD, A KILLER STORY

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

25 years later, we remember those we lost on September 11th and honor the first responders whose courage defined that morning. In a city built on stories, theirs endure. We will never forget.

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Submit to DOC NYC's Short Lists & Winner's Circle screening programs which showcase films that are leading contenders for the Oscars and other awards. Submit your film by Sept 18 for consideration. Learn more: filmfreeway.com/DOCNYCShortL...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Six DOC NYC alumni won Emmys this year: MY MOM JAYNE, MR. SCORSESE, SEAN COMBS: THE RECKONING, OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH, JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME, and THE LIBRARIANS. Congratulations to all the filmmakers and teams! Read more at: deadline.com/lists/2026-e...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

“Across this singular 11 day mini-lab, we invite participants to finally get around to watching the precise and generously observed body of work from Frederick Wiseman.” Read more: mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

DOC NYC 2025 alum MUREWA, directed by Ché Scott-Heron Newton, follows two best friends who grew up skating together until life sends them down very different paths. Now streaming via Nonfiction Hotlist x @yahoonews.com: www.yahoo.com/nonfictionho...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It's already the "-ber" months? Summer's flying by way too quickly, and we think its time to start curating a watchlist. Drop your recommendations! ⬇️

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Ready to advertise with America's biggest documentary film festival? DOC NYC takes over NYC this Nov with 10 days of doc excellence at @ifccenter.bsky.social, Village East Cinemas & SVA Theatre. 📣 Reserve ad space: www.docnyc.net/join-us/adve...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"Reggae Girlz is a vibrant portrayal of Jamaica’s heart and soul, with the rhythms of Bob Marley’s reggae, fueled by the spirit of the Jamaican people." Maysles Documentary Center on REGGAE GIRLZ Read more: mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Early Bird Prices end on Sept 7! Passes for the DOC NYC PRO 2026 Conference are on sale now -- day passes from $99, multi-day from $350. Seven days of panels, workshops & networking Nov 12–19. Get yours: www.docnyc.net/doc-nyc-pro-...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Happy #WomensEqualityDay! Celebrating the women filmmakers we're proud to call DOC NYC alumni. From current releases to Visionaries Tribute honorees, and so many more shaping documentary today.

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

“An excellent introduction to the origins of Polynesian Pop but is filled with enough information and detail to appease devotees.” Bobby LePire of Film Threat on THE DONN OF TIKI 2026.docnyc.net/ww-08-21-26

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Weekend Watch: THE DONN OF TIKI, TO USE A MOUNTAIN, LEARNING TO FLY

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Part 1 of the co-world premiere of ALL THE MUSIC IN THE WORLD with Tanglewood Music Festival at The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center was wonderful.! Part 2 comes this November at DOC NYC, learn more at docnyc.net.

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🎉 Announcing our 2026 Visionaries Tribute honorees! As we gear up for the 17th DOC NYC (Nov 11 - Nov 29), we're excited to celebrate these trailblazers in documentary filmmaking at our in-person event on Nov 11. Learn more at: www.docnyc.net/visionaries-...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

“Teng's feature directorial debut is a required watch, one that puts the deaths of those most innocent in your face and leaves you utterly devastated.” Therese Lacson of Collider on AMERICAN DOCTOR mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...

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Weekend Watch: AMERICAN DOCTOR, FREEFALL: A RECKONING FOR BOEING, THE BEND IN THE RIVER

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

DOC NYC Selects alum AMERICAN DOCTOR, directed by Poh Si Teng, opens August 14 at Angelika Film Center. Follow American medical volunteers working inside a war zone -- and the impossible choices they face. Secure your spot: angelikafilmcenter.com/nyc/movies/d...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

SOUL PATROL, directed by J.M. Harper, recovers the unresolved trauma of Black American soldiers in the Vietnam War. Winner of the Directing Award for U.S. Documentary at @sundance.org. NYC Premiere, September 15th at @ifccenter.bsky.social: www.docnyc.net/soul-patrol-...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

"Luckily, Harvard alum Sara Joe Wolansky has filled that gap with the delightful, daffy, and inspiring THE BIG CHEESE...the outcome is unexpected and downright suspenseful." Peter Keough of The Arts Fuse on THE BIG CHEESE 2026.docnyc.net/ww-08-07-26

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Weekend Watch: THE BIG CHEESE, HARLAN COUNTY USA & AMERICAN DREAM, A CHILD OF MY OWN, ATLAS OF DISAPPEARANCE

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Opening night: THE BIG CHEESE is now playing at @ifccenter.bsky.social. Sara Joe Wolansky's documentary takes you inside the high-stakes, surprisingly cutthroat world of competitive cheese -- and the people who've devoted their lives to it. Get your tickets: www.ifccenter.com/films/the-bi...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Two DOC NYC PRO alumni are heading to @tiffnet.bsky.social! 👏 THE HUMMINGBIRD PAINTS FRAGRANT SONGS (Pitch Day 2024 winner) and TURTLE ISLAND RAP (Voices of Canada 2025). Today is the last day to submit to Pitch Day 2026: docnyc.net/pitchday2026/

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We are so excited to share our new poster for this year's festival! DOC NYC returns this fall for its 17th edition on November 11th to 29th. Thank you to Orange Static for designing our gorgeous festival poster! Stay tuned for more announcements.

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

There's 2 more days to register before the deadline for DOC NYC PRO's Pitch Day! Co-presented by @outlierfilmfund.bsky.social -- $70,000 total in non-recoupable grants and honorariums, including $30K grants for each of the two winners. Apply now: www.docnyc.net/pitchday2026/

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Submissions for Pitch Day 2026 close this Friday! 🚨 Co-presented by Outlier Film Fund -- $70,000 total in non-recoupable grants and honorariums, including $30K grants for each of the two winners. Apply now: docnyc.net/pitchday2026/

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

DOC NYC PRO 2026 returns Nov. 12–19! Seven thematic days -- from pitching to distribution to career sustainability. Plus a brand new Solutions Lab at The New School. Passes on sale now 🎟 Learn more: www.docnyc.net/doc-nyc-pro-...

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DOC NYC PRO 2026 CONFERENCE & THE SOLUTIONS LAB - DOC NYC

What happens when hundreds of documentary filmmakers and industry representatives spend a week learning, questioning, and imagining together? DOC NYC

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

“The result is an invigorating philosophical exploration of animal life, a vision of the modern media spotlight, and a symphonic outpouring of the energy, passion, and knowledge that make the city run.” Richard Brody of @newyorker.com on WILD INSIDE 2026.docnyc.net/ww-07-31-26

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Weekend Watch: WILD INSIDE, JIMMY, FOR VENIDA, FOR KALIEF

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Apply for DOC NYC PRO's Pitch Day 2026! Submissions close August 7 (next week!) 🚨 Pitch your film to leaders in distribution, financing, and more at Village East by Angelika on Nov 12. Co-presented by Outlier Film Fund. Apply now: filmfreeway.com/DOCNYC-PITCH

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

DOC NYC PRO Pitch Day submissions close August 7 🚨 Get your work-in-progress feature in front of the room -- eight projects, live pitches, real-time feedback from industry leaders. Apply now: docnyc.net/pitchday2026/ 📸: Carlos Sanfer

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

"Don't dwell on what's going to happen in the short term, in the long term. Focus on the moment and what you can do in the moment." Director Poh Si Teng Thank you to everyone who joined us for the powerful NYC premiere of AMERICAN DOCTOR!

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Five music documentaries will receive funding through the Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund, which announced $121,000 in production support for the projects povmagazine.com/hot-docs-sla...

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Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund Supports Five Music Docs - POV Magazine

Five music documentaries will receive funding through the Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund, which announced $121,000 in production support for the projects.

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Flaco the owl is the subject of Penny Lane's WILD INSIDE. The Q&A with Jaie Laplante sold out before we could even promote it! Grab tickets to other screenings, squawk-backs with Lane and guests all weekend @ifccenter.bsky.social: www.ifccenter.com/films/wild-i...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

What a night for MANHOOD at our DOC NYC Selects opening! Close out the series with us — THE GREAT EXPERIMENT, next Tuesday July 28 at 7 PM at @ifccenter.bsky.social . Director Stephen Maing joins for a post-screening conversation: docnyc.net/the-great-experiment/ 📸: Ahmed Gaber

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

“...Her perseverance is a wonder to behold. And that’s not the only wonder we get to witness as we take this unforgettable journey at her side.” Thom Powers of @tiffnet.bsky.social on A LIFE ILLUMINATED mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...

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Weekend Watch: A LIFE ILLUMINATED, THE DATING GAME, OUT OF SIGHT, DREAD BEAT AN BLOOD

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A LIFE ILLUMINATED opens this weekend at @dctvny.bsky.social Firehouse Cinema! Follow marine biologist Dr. Edie Widder 3,300 feet into the ocean's darkest depths. Q&As include Friday 7 PM w/ Thom Powers: bit.ly/ALifeIlluminatedDCTV

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

200+ years after Washington called democracy "the great experiment," directors Stephen Maing and Eric Daniel Metzgar check in on how it's going. Join us for the NYC Premiere on July 28 at @ifccenter.bsky.social with Stephen Maing. Secure your seat: docnyc.net/the-great-experiment/

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