HQ Function

Serves as the primary operational hub for DOC NYC's organization, the main venue for festival screenings, industry events, and filmmaker interactions.

Notable Features:

Historic cinema building (formerly the Waverly Theater), multiple state-of-the-art screening rooms, centrally located in a culturally rich neighborhood. The IFC Center itself is a prominent landmark for independent film.

Work Culture:

Dynamic, mission-driven, and highly collaborative, especially during the intense festival period. The environment is fueled by a passion for documentary film and fostering a supportive community for filmmakers and enthusiasts.

HQ Significance:

The IFC Center's prestige, location, and facilities are integral to DOC NYC's identity and success, offering an esteemed and accessible platform for documentary exhibition and industry congregation in a key cultural capital.

Values Reflected in HQ: Dedication to the cinematic arts, championing diverse and independent voices, fostering community engagement, and providing a high-quality, immersive viewing experience.

Location:

DOC NYC establishes its global presence by attracting documentary film submissions from filmmakers across the world and showcasing a significant number of international productions each year. The festival serves as a major North American launchpad for many international films. Its industry conference, DOC NYC PRO, brings together a global contingent of filmmakers, producers, distributors, and financiers, fostering international co-productions and collaborations. While the physical festival takes place in New York City, its reputation, selections, and market activities resonate globally, influencing documentary distribution and exhibition worldwide.

Street Address:

323 Sixth Avenue

City:

New York

State/Province:

NY

Country:

USA