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17th edition
DOC NYC
New York, United States
November 11-29, 2026
19 days
About DOC NYC
DOC NYC is an annual documentary film festival held in Manhattan and online, billed as America's largest documentary festival. The 2026 edition is the festival's 17th year and runs for nearly three weeks. Programming spans feature documentaries, shorts, episodic work and a major industry conference, DOC NYC PRO, alongside tributes, short lists and year-round screening series.
Festival details
Location
11 Penn Plaza, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10001 · New York, United States
Scope
International
Focus
Documentary · Non-fiction feature and short film · Episodic non-fiction · Industry
Duration
19 days
Founded
2010
Awards
The Louies Awards
$100,000 fund for short documentary films, debuting at the 2026 festival.
Visionaries Tribute
Honorary tribute recognizing lifetime contributions to documentary.
40 Under 40
Annual list honoring rising documentary professionals under 40.
Special programs
DOC NYC PRO
Industry conference with professional development for documentary makers.
DOC NYC SELECTS
Year-round in-person screening series at the IFC Center.
Voices of Canada
Canadian documentary showcase with industry roundtables.
Pitch Day
Competitive pitching event for documentary filmmakers.
Documentary New Leaders
Initiative supporting emerging documentary filmmakers.
For filmmakers
Submission deadline
2026-06-18
Screening eligibility
Priority for World or U.S. premieres. Minimum NYC premiere required for features/shorts.
Accepted formats
Feature documentaries, Short documentaries, Episodic non-fiction
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