The International Documentary Association (IDA) is now accepting proposals for the Pare Lorentz Documentary Fund, which provides production support for full-length documentary films. Two years ago we hosted The Pare Lorentz Film Festival with IDA, showcasing Lorentz’s landmark...
2012 Pare Lorentz Documentary Fund – Now Accepting Submissions for social issue docs
MoMA’s Documentary Fortnight to Open with ‘United in Anger”
The Museum of Modern Art has announced its 11th annual Documentary Fortnight festival will be opening on February 16th with film archivist Jim Hubbard’s “United in Anger: A History of ACT UP” and Tatiana Huezo Sanchez’s “The Tiniest Place.” Hubbard and...
Jean Rouch International Film Festival: Call for Entries
The 2012 Jean Rouch International Film Festival is now open for entries. The deadline to submit a film is 15th April 2012. This deadline is for all films completed after 1st January 2011. You will find the online entry form here: ...
Call for Fourth Edition of “Contro-Sguardi: International Anthropological Film Festival ”
“Contro-Sguardi”, in collaboration with the Anthropological Section of the Department Man and Environment (Uomo e Territorio) of the University of Perugia (Italy), the Comune of Perugia, Informagiovani and the cultural association Macadam, promotes the fourth edition of “Contro-Sguardi:...
Light Industry’s regular programs resume with Torse
We are excited to welcome our friends at Light Industry (along with Triple Canopy and the New York Public School) to the neighborhood at their new space at 155 Freeman Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Their screening of Torse tomorrow (Tuesday, January 24, at 7:00 PM) marks the start of their...
Open Call for the Northside DIY Film Competition
Last year, we packed the house with screenings of short films and features by some fantastic, as-yet-unknown local and international artists. This year, it could be you: Submissions are now officially open for the Northside Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Film Competition, one of the components...
Round Robin Collective Invites You (& Your Table)
UnionDocs and the Round Robin Collective invite you to join them for a three-month collaborative exhibition of workshops, discussions and screenings in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The idea is to bring a table by from your collective and organization. The large extended table, which will be created...
Room available in Residency Jan 15 or Feb 1 to August 31, 2012
Sadly, one of the Collaborative Fellows in residence at UnionDocs must leave the country unexpectedly due to personal circumstances. So, we are now seeking to fill the upcoming vacancy with an individual who will be a great addition to the community here. They will get access to all events at...
2011 Collaborative Fellows show with Nurture Art
In the 16 minute video, Before After, 2011 Collaborative Fellows Daniel Terna and Michael Kugler took a playful, experimental approach to documenting the South Williamsburg neighborhood. We are excited to share the news that their captivating and curious work has been selected for Nurture...
Now Playing El Sicario, Room 164 by Gianfranco Rosi at Film Forum
The documentary El Sicario, Room 164 directed by Gianfranco Rosi will open at Film Forum on December 28th. An extraordinary documentary, essentially a one-man show, based on the Harper’s magazine article — “The Sicario: A Juárez Hit Man Speaks” — by Charles Bowden. “Gianfranco...
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