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Documentary Distribution Goes Under Microscope Amid Awards Season

by POV Staff
January 16, 2025March 12, 2025
Industry/News

Documentary distribution is becoming a hotter topic as acclaimed films like Union, No Other Land, and The Bibi Files struggle to find homes.

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15 Documentary Features and Shorts Make Oscar Shortlists

by Pat Mullen
December 17, 2024March 12, 2025
Industry/News

Oscar shortlists for Best Documentary Feature and Best Documentary Short include Daughters, Union, Sugarcane, No Other Land, and Dahomey.

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The Best Documentaries of 2024: Ringing in a Tumultuous Year

by Pat Mullen Marc Glassman
December 12, 2024February 3, 2025
Features

The best documentaries of 2024 include Mountain Queen, Soundtrack to a Coup d'État, Mistress Dispeller, Dahomey, Daughters, Yintah, and No Other Land.

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Sugarcane Leads Cinema Eye Honors Nominations

by Pat Mullen
November 14, 2024March 12, 2025
Industry/News

2024 Cinema Eye Honors nominations include Sugarcane, No Other Land, Dahomey, Daughters, Mistress Dispeller, Look Into My Eyes, and Eno.

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DOC NYC Heats Up with Oscar Contenders and World Premieres

by Pat Mullen
November 13, 2024
Festivals

Highlights at DOC NYC 2024 include Oscar contenders and new works from Ondi Timoner and Dawn Porter.

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Union Director Brett Story in Profile

by Susan G. Cole
November 7, 2024January 9, 2025
Features

Filmmaker Brett Story on her documentaries Union, The Prison in Twelve Landscapes, The Hottest August, Land of Destiny, and what inspires her.

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Seven Canadian Films Screen in RIDM National Competition

by Pat Mullen
October 30, 2024March 12, 2025
News/RIDM

Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal (RIDM) announces full line-up for 2024 festival including national and international competitions.

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20 Docs for Windsor Film Fest’s 20th Anniversary

by Pat Mullen
October 23, 2024October 25, 2024
Festivals

Documentary highlights at WIFF 2024 as the Windsor International Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary.

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DOC NYC Announces Short List Titles for 2024 Fest

by Pat Mullen
October 17, 2024March 12, 2025
Festivals/News

DOC NYC announces Short List selection including Daughters, Union, Sugarcane, and Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa.

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Highlights from Hot Docs Industry Conference 2024

by Tom White
May 21, 2024
Hot Docs/Industry

Highlights from the 2024 Hot Docs Industry Conference included a talk between Astra Taylor and Brett Story, and DOC's annual report.

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