DOC NYC

DOC NYC’s 2026 edition will take place in person from November 11 – 19 and online through November 29.

DOC NYC PRO’s 2026 conference will take place from November 12 – 14 and 16 – 19, 2026 at Village East by Angelika..

What is DOC NYC?

DOC NYC celebrates documentary filmmaking by connecting artists and audiences through powerful stories and diverse voices. The 2026 festival will take place November 11-29 in New York City and online nationwide.

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Where will DOC NYC screenings take place?

DOC NYC screenings take place at four venues – the IFC Center, the SVA Theatre, The New School, and Village East by Angelika. For theater addresses and directions, please visit our Locations page.

The 2026 festival is also available online via the festival’s streaming platform. Festival films will be accessible to watch across the United States. Learn more about our accessibility options here.

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What are the festival’s box office hours?

November 6 – 11, 2026: Advance tickets for all in-person DOC NYC screenings and events are available at IFC Center (323 Sixth Avenue at West Third Street, open daily 10:30am-10pm). Tickets for online screenings are only available to purchase online.

November 11 – 19, 2026: Tickets for all in-person screenings and events are available at any DOC NYC venue box office, open from 30 minutes before the venue’s first show of the day to 15 minutes after the venue’s last show of the day. Tickets for online screenings are only available to purchase online.

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What does it mean when a film is on Rush?

“Rush” means that a film screening in-person has sold out all of its available inventory, but select tickets may become available day-of a screening and will be released for sale to a Rush Line prior to showtime.

A Rush Line will form an hour prior to showtime at the festival venue where the film will be screening. Any tickets that become available closer to showtime will be released for sale to the Rush line on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of tickets that may become available varies from screening to screening.

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How do I get the latest information?

The best way to stay in the loop on all important updates is by signing up for our DOC NYC newsletter right here. You can also follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram to receive updates throughout the year. Also, keep our DOC NYC website bookmarked.

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What sponsorship opportunities are available at DOC NYC?

There is a wide range of options for supporting DOC NYC – from sponsoring awards and events to brand exposure throughout the festival. Visit our Sponsorship page for more information.

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How can I submit my film to DOC NYC?

Visit our Film Submission page for full info – submissions are now closed for the 2025 film festival. Sign up for our DOC NYC newsletter to stay up to date on the latest information, including when 2027 submissions open.

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Do you have a work-in-progress program?

DOC NYC PRO has a work-in-progress Pitch Day. This year’s Pitch Day will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026 and is co-presented by Outlier Film Fund.

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What is the Visionaries Tribute?

What is the Visionaries Tribute?

The Visionaries Tribute will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Gotham Hall. You can find out more information and view past Visionaries Tribute honorees here.

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Do you offer industry accreditation?

Visit our Industry page for full information, including how to apply for accreditation to film festival events.

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I’m a member of the media who wants to cover DOC NYC – how can I apply for press credentials?

Press accreditation for DOC NYC’s film festival is available to media professionals. Visit our Press page for more information.

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Where can I find information on films in past festivals?

Read the press releases for previous festival slates, award winners, and more, or search for individual titles in the festival archive.

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DOC NYC PRO

Where can I find the DOC NYC PRO program?

DOC NYC PRO’s 2026 Fall conference will take place in-person from 13 – 14, 16-19 , 2026 at Village East by Angelika.. For more information, visit the conference page here.

DOC NYC PRO’s previously recorded online PRO events and classes from 2020 – 2025 are now available to a global audience. An overview of current and past events is available here.

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Is there a discount if I’m interested in attending multiple PRO days at the 2026 conference?

Yes! To benefit from discounted pricing, purchase a Multi-Day Pass Pack to an assortment of conference days. The Solutions Lab is a standalone ticket and excluded from the multi-day pass pack option. If you have any additional questions, please email us at ticketing@docnyc.net.

Each PRO Day Pass grants access to a single conference day comprised of several panel discussions and all-day access to the Festival Lounge where you can enjoy complimentary breakfast and happy hour.

The Solutions Lab Pass grants access to that day’s events and the complimentary happy hour in the Festival Lounge.

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I’d like to attend a single in-person PRO panel – are tickets for individual panels available?

During the fall conference, we are only able to offer full Day Passes for DOC NYC PRO programs.

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I registered for a year-round online PRO event – how do I access the program?

Click the “Stream” button either from the original confirmation web page, from your confirmation email (subject line contains “IFC Center Order Confirmation”), from “View Your Orders” page in your online profile OR from the “Stream” button on the event’s ticketing page (first click “Buy Ticket” on the program page, then “Stream” on the next page – you must be logged in). The page will refresh and launch Zoom when the event begins (if live). The event recording will also be available via this same link within 24 hours of the live event.

For the best experience when viewing live, we recommend downloading the Zoom desktop application or browser extension before the live event begins and turning off any ad-blocking, pop-up blocking, or privacy software prior to joining the livestream.

If you have questions about accommodations and accessibility for virtual events, please email accessibility@docnyc.net.

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I can’t attend the live PRO online program – will a recording be available after?

Yes! For most year-round, online PRO events, the recording will be made available to registrants (at the same link used to stream the live event) within 3 business days. Additionally, all registrants will receive access to a transcript and program materials – an email containing all information will be sent to registrants within a few business days following the live event. Please note that this is for online PRO events only – this does not apply to in-person DOC NYC PRO events and select virtual programs where noted.

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Is there a discount if I’m interested in attending multiple PRO virtual events?

Yes! We are happy to be able to offer Season Passes to past online seasons of DOC NYC PRO, which include discounted access to a season’s recorded PRO programs. Visit the Events page for more information on different season pass packages.

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FILM TICKETS, TICKET PACKS, AND PASSES

When do tickets, ticket packs, and passes go on sale?

The festival slate is announced each year in October.  Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know about our latest programming announcements and updates!

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How do I purchase a streaming ticket?

Click the blue “Tickets” link on the Program page or the “Buy Ticket” link on individual film pages to purchase. Once your purchase is complete, you’ll receive a link to watch your selection – tickets for most feature-length films will be active to start streaming the day after their in-person festival screening; tickets for short film programs will be active to start streaming at 12 AM ET on November 12. You’ll have 48 hours, or until the end of the film’s virtual engagement if it occurs in less than 48 hours, to complete your viewing after clicking Stream.

Note: All Film Passholders and IFC Center members must sign in first to activate ticketing benefits.

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Where can I find a list of films screening online?

This list will be available on the DOC NYC website once the program is announced in the second week of October.

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Do I need a DOC NYC account to stream the festival’s online films and events?

Yes, you need a DOC NYC account – click here to sign up. If you have purchased tickets online to any events or films at DOC NYC or IFC Center, you should already have an account. You can sign in with your IFC Center member number or your email address.

If you have forgotten your password, please follow the prompt to reset it by clicking the “Forgot Password?” link on the Sign In page.

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Do IFC Center members receive member pricing or free tickets?

IFC Center members receive discounted pricing on all DOC NYC tickets for films hosted on the festival’s streaming platform and for in-person screenings.

Remember to sign in using your IFC Center credentials before selecting tickets – member pricing options will not appear until you are signed in.

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What is a DOC NYC All Film Pass? How do I use it?

All Film Passholders can binge on all of the films in the 2026 program! The DOC NYC All Film Pass gets you access to every film screening during the live, in-person festival from November 11 – 19, plus films on the festival’s online screening platform from November 11 – November 29. Additionally, All Film Passholders get complimentary access to the Festival Lounge at Bar Veloce (space permitting), including daily breakfasts and happy hours, and the option to purchase discounted Visionaries Tribute Luncheon tickets. Once you have purchased your Pass, you will be emailed a confirmation with more details on how to use your Pass to stream films.

Early bird rates are offered before mid October. Stay tuned for early bird rates for 2026.

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What is a Ticket Pack? How do I use one?

Ticket Packs offer discounted ticket pricing for viewers who want to catch several films in the festival – options are available for ticket packs to in-person screenings only. More information to come in October once the lineup is announced.

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I can’t find or have not received my confirmation email – what should I do?

Confirmation emails are sent automatically once your purchase is complete. If you do not receive your email within a few minutes of completion, check your Spam and Junk Mail folders. The email will be from info@ifccenter.com, subject starting with “IFC Center Order Confirmation.”

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Are refunds available?

Once you have completed your purchase, refunds and exchanges are not available. Before completing your order, please ensure that you check your order is correct and, for streaming access, that your browser and computer are compatible.

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Does DOC NYC offer group tickets?

Anyone interested in buying 10 or more tickets for a particular film should send an email to ticketing@docnyc.net with the subject line “Group Ticket Request – (Film Name) & (Quantity)”. Please allow 48 hours for reply. Quantities are not guaranteed.

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Will there be Q&As for festival screenings? Will I need a ticket to access Q&As?

Most in-person screenings will have a Q&A following the end of the film. Your film ticket will allow you to attend the Q&A–just stay in your seat following the film’s end credits. Q&As can only be attended by ticketholders for that film. Q&A information will be listed on individual film pages. (This will update when the 2026 lineup is announced.)

Online screenings will not feature live or pre-recorded Q&As.

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Are there other events at DOC NYC besides film screenings?

Information about our DOC NYC PRO line-up can be found here; access to 2020 – 2025 recordings and session materials are available for purchase here.

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How do I forward a ticket? Can I redeem a ticket from my ticket pack for someone else to use?

Your PDF tickets for in-person screenings can be forwarded via email. DOC NYC cannot transfer tickets to another name, forward tickets on your behalf or manage guest lists for large ticket orders.

Tickets for online screenings and events cannot be forwarded or transferred to another user to access; streaming ticket purchases and ticket pack redemptions are only valid for the user account the ticket is associated with.

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I’m trying to purchase a ticket for an online screening, but the page says it is SOLD OUT. How? Why?

Just like with our live DOC NYC festivals, there are a limited number of tickets available per film as approved by filmmakers. Please reserve your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

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FILM STREAMING

How can I get help with online streaming?

If you haven’t found your answer here in our FAQ’s, please email streaming@docnyc.net for assistance. During the festival, our team is online from 12pm-9pm ET to assist.

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Is closed captioning available for online screenings?

When closed-captions have been made available to us by the film’s content owners, we are able to provide these captions for festival films when viewed on a browser through watch.docnyc.net. Unfortunately, due to technical limitations of our secure screening platform, captions are not currently available via third-party apps & devices such as Apple TV, Roku, AndroidTV and FireTV. A suggested workaround would be to start a captioned film on your computer or hand-held device, then cast it to your TV via Airplay or Chromecast. Viewers wishing to find closed-captioned films in the DOC NYC program are encouraged to filter our film lineup by the “closed-captioned” theme.

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What is “streaming?”

For DOC NYC, “streaming” simply means watching a video over your internet connection (instead of downloading a file to your computer). It’s immediate and available on demand with any device that’s connected to the internet. Anytime you watch a film on Netflix, or a video on YouTube, you’re streaming!

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How do I stream a film?

If you’re buying tickets before the festival opens, you’ll receive a link that will let you stream your selection – each film has a specific window of availability (details to be announced). If you’re buying tickets during the festival, simply click the Stream button that appears on the confirmation page after purchase, in your confirmation email or on the film page. You’ll have 48 hours, or until the end of the film’s virtual engagement if it occurs in less than 48 hours, to complete your viewing after clicking Stream.

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How to watch on your computer, mobile phone or tablet

Currently you can stream through the following web browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. For both PC and Apple computers, we recommend that you use the latest version of your browser.

Note: Internet Explorer is not supported.

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How to watch on your television

DOC NYC app on Apple TV (Generation 4 or higher only), Roku, AndroidTV and FireTV

On the DOC NYC website, click on the “WATCH ON ROKU OR APPLE TV” button at the top of your stream page to access your 9-digit voucher code – good for use on any of the four services. Open the “DOC NYC” app on the desired service and enter the code to stream the film.*

* All Access Passholders may log in to the DOC NYC app using their watch.docnyc.net credentials to unlock On Demand access to view films.

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Screen Sharing (Chromecast & Apple TV)

You can stream films on Chromecast or Apple TV (all generations) by screen sharing your smartphone, tablet, or computer on the same Wi-Fi network. Instructions for screen sharing using your Apple TV using AirPlay can be found here. For information on screen sharing using your Chromecast, click here.

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