"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 mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...

Three Netflix Titles Plus An ‘Undesirable’ Film Make Oscar Doc Feature Shortlist, Matthew Carey reports for @deadline.com mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/m...

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!

"...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 mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...

If you live in New York City and have purchased a Christmas tree, this documentary's for you 🎄 Watch THE MERCHANTS OF JOY on Prime Video: www.amazon.com/Merchants-Jo...

🏆 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...

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...

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 mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...

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.

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.

Netflix’s Big Play for Warner Bros… What’s Next?, Barry Walsh reports for Realscreen. mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/m...

DOC NYC Visionary Alumni Ondi Timoner joins us at the red carpet, sharing a touching story and diving into her latest film. #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 ⬇️

"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. mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...

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. 💙

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...

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 💙

“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-...

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)

"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...

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. Get an Online Film Pass: 2025.docnyc.net/OnlineFilmPass

Explore today’s top ten most popular films out of over 200 titles now streaming at www.docnyc.net through Nov 30: 🎥ARREST THE MIDWIFE 🎥THE BIG CHEESE 🎥BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRAITHWAITE STORY 🎥KING HAMLET 🎥MY SUNNYSIDE (1/2)

We had such a lovely time at this event co-hosted by the @peabodyawards.bsky.social! Thank you to everyone who joined us, celebrating the artists behind the camera in this extraordinary community.

Huge thanks to @art21org.bsky.social for including our shorts filmmakers in their Annual Filmmaker Celebration! 🎬 Art21 connects you with today’s leading artists through docs, resources, and programs. Learn more: Art21.org 📸 Timothy O'Connell

We had a fantastic night celebrating HIGH HORSE: THE BLACK COWBOY, Peacock's new doc exec-produced by Jordan Peele’s @monkeypawfilms.bsky.social . 🎬 Thanks to Bun B & Glynn Turman for joining the Q&A and sharing insights on this untold story. Premieres Nov 20, don’t miss it!

Check out today’s top ten most popular films out of over 200 titles now streaming at www.docnyc.net through Nov 30: 🎥ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE 🎥THE BIG CHEESE 🎥EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU FOR MONEY 🎥KING HAMLET 🎥MY SUNNYSIDE (1/2)

Grateful to our partners at @bafta.org New York for joining us in hosting a lovely cocktail reception during this year’s festival. Swipe through to explore a few highlights from this lovely event.

Congratulations to all of the films that took awards home yesterday! Explore this roundup of just a few images of award-winners in the wild at DOC NYC over the past two weeks 👏 Learn more about the award-winners: www.docnyc.net/news/2025-aw...

The 2025 Audience Award goes to THE PINK PILL: SEX, DRUGS & WHO HAS CONTROL. 🏆 Watch Online Thru 11/30 www.docnyc.net/film/the-pin...

🏆 The 2025 DOC NYC Shorts Competition Grand Jury Prize goes to A VIEW FROM HOME, “blending humor and sharp editing, it transforms simple moments into a witty reflection on human connection and memory.” Watch it online thru 13/30 at: www.docnyc.net/film/shorts-...

🏆 The 2025 DOC NYC Kaleidoscope Competition Grand Jury Prize goes to SHIFTING BASELINES, “its striking black-and-white cinematography and bold artistic choices draw the viewer into a story that feels both urgent and universal.” Watch it online thru 11/30 at: www.docnyc.net/film/shiftin...

🏆 The 2025 DOC NYC Metropolis Competition Grand Jury Prize goes to ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE. “It invites reflection rather than easy answers, revealing how friendship, place, and persistence shape a life’s work” Watch it online thru 11/30 at: www.docnyc.net/film/artists...

🏆 The 2025 DOC NYC U.S. Competition Grand Jury Prize goes to TRACES OF HOME. “With tenderness and courage, the filmmaker uses the camera as a tool for reconciliation that bridges generations and cultures.” Watch it online thru 11/30 at: www.docnyc.net/film/traces-...

🏆 The 2025 DOC NYC International Competition Grand Jury Prize goes to IMAGO. “...Each frame feels intentional and emotionally charged, inviting viewers into a Chechen community seldom seen on screen". Watch it online thru 11/30 at: www.docnyc.net/film/imago/

Co-directors Jennifer Ash Rudick and Amanda Benchley at the NYC Premiere of PRETTY DIRTY: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MARILYN MINTER. Watch online: www.docnyc.net/film/pretty-...

We had the pleasure of interviewing director/writer/editor Matylda Kawka, director of photography Marcin Kapron, and film protagonist Allie Brashears and Joseph Schneier at the NYC Premiere of MY SUNNYSIDE. Watch this heartfelt story online until 11/30: www.docnyc.net/film/my-sunn...

We recently had the pleasure of speaking to TV icon Sonia Manzano at NYC Premiere STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON. Watch online now thru 11/30: www.docnyc.net/film/street-...

Check out today’s top ten most popular films out of over 200 titles now streaming at www.docnyc.net through Nov 30: 🎥ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE 🎥THE BIG CHEESE 🎥BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY 🎥CREEDE U.S.A. 🎥EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU FOR MONEY (1/2)

Let's escape the cold with these coastal-set documentary films, welcome in the heat and explore these films below:

We had a wondrous closing night film with Director Ivy Meeropol's ASK E. JEAN featuring special guest - E. Jean! The two share the power of this uplifting tale, a cheeky reminder to smile in the face of adversity. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this momentous evening!

Another year of the in-person DOC NYC Festival has come to an end. That was too fast! What was your favorite documentary or moment at the festival? Tag a friend below and let us know 🎥 The fun doesn't stop there! Explore our online festival at docnyc.net.

We had the chance to chat with film icon Richard Gere about the recent film he is executive producing, WISDOM OF HAPPINESS, at the Visionaries Tribute Luncheon. Thank you for joining us! Watch more documentaries online now at docnyc.net.

Stream 200+ docs from anywhere in the U.S. for the next 10 days! Our Online Film Pass is 50% off for 48 hours — now $125 (was $250). Grab yours before Sunday at 12pm ET to unlock the full lineup. Featured image: KING HAMLET Get your Online Film Pass now! 2025.docnyc.net/OnlineFilmPass

Check out today’s top ten most popular films now streaming at www.docnyc.net through Nov 30: 🎥ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE 🎥THE BIG CHEESE FILM 🎥EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU FOR MONEY 🎥FUGS FILM 🎥KING HAMLET

Use this post to celebrate LGBTQIA+ filmmaking! Drop your must-see documentaries highlighting LGBTQIA+ stories in this thread. We’ll start - explore these 4 films streaming now through 11/30 & explore more stories like this at docnyc.net. 🏳️‍🌈

Director Elaine Epstein and New York Sate assemblywoman Amy Paulin joined us during the Q&A of the NYC Premiere for ARREST THE MIDWIFE, highlighting the importance of supporting expecting mothers and natural births despite our jarred medical system. Watch online: www.docnyc.net/film/arrest-...