by Pat Mullen on December 10, 2024

Six films will compete in the feature documentary category for the Producers Guild of America (PGA) Awards. The PGA nominations announced today reflect the open nature of this year’s awards race, as the field includes a mix of films with […]

by Kate Erbland on December 10, 2024

Exclusive: Sally Aitken’s delicate, immensely touching documentary “Every Little Thing” follows hummingbird rescuer (and real-life hero) Terry Masear through a season of saving some of our most delightful creatures.

by Pat Mullen on December 9, 2024

The Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) is launching a program to address mental health in the non-fiction sector. The Mental Health Initiative for Documentary Filmmakers, made in partnership with CBC and announced this weekend at the Whistler […]

by Victor Guimarães on December 9, 2024

Paul Leduc’s Alphabet: Notes on a Retrospective at Doclisboa 2024 Victor Guimarães Mon, 12/09/2024 – 11:55

by Erica Ginsberg on December 9, 2024

An orange buoy beckons in the foreground of endless gray-blue waters. Image by Girma Nigusse on Unsplash Five years ago, I was at a crossroads. I had recently stepped […]

by Christopher Campbell on December 6, 2024

As we approach the end of the year, we are seeing fewer new releases of significance because the quality awards contenders had to be out already. There are exceptions, of course. Two of the year’s best and most-awarded documentaries of 2024 are […]

by norman lebrecht on December 6, 2024

Netflix has begun streaming a short documentary on the double-bassist Orin O’Brien, who became the first female member of the New York Philharmonic in 1966 under Leonard Bernstein. There were no dressing rooms for women. there had previously been […]

by Kermode and Mayo’s Take on December 6, 2024

Follows the history of the Merchant Ivory partnership, featuring interviews with James Ivory and close collaborators detailing and celebrating their experiences of being a part of the company. To hear more, follow Kermode and Mayo’s Take wherever […]

by Brian Welk on December 5, 2024

The authorized documentary “Becoming Led Zeppelin” about the ’70s rock gods will hit nearly 200 IMAX screens on February 5, 2025 via Sony Pictures Classics.

by Brian Welk on December 5, 2024

“Apocalypse in the Tropics,” which joins the streamer in 2025, made its premiere at Venice.

by Mackenzie Lukenbill on December 5, 2024

The Only Path Forward: ‘No Other Land’ Mackenzie Lukenbill Thu, 12/05/2024 – 10:51

by Kirsty Hazlewood on December 5, 2024

Director Lagueria Davis brings to life a vivid story of the impacts of representation and the power of Black women in her Netflix film, Black Barbie: A Documentary. The film is shot by cinematographer Sara Garth. The documentary celebrates the […]

by Rachel Pronger on December 4, 2024

“Chronic Dissidence”: IDFA Artistic Director Orwa Nyrabia on the Revolutionary Films of Sara Gómez (Spotlight on Cuba) Rachel Pronger Wed, 12/04/2024 – 10:10

by NDE on December 2, 2024

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by NDE on November 30, 2024

Our sale on documentary seminars end today. These seminars come with a 100% money-back guarantee. Buy The Ultimate Guide to Structuring Your Documentary for $50 (normally $297.) You’ll also receive for free 1) Editing the Character-Driven […]

by Anne Thompson on November 29, 2024

The Argentinian Western found a home at online distributor Jolt.film, as co-director Gregory Kershaw tells IndieWire, “There’s a huge space to be filled for people who are hungry for cinema and theatrical and cinematic experience.”

by Jordan Ruimy on November 29, 2024

Adam McKay, who had what was supposed to be his next film, a $150M political satire, canceled by Netflix, has now gone on a bit of a tangent on social media about the new Martin Scorsese-produced Beatles documentary, which is now streaming on […]

by Christopher Campbell on November 29, 2024

This is a light week for new documentary highlights, which is good because I’m writing this during Thanksgiving break and have less time to prep, watch, and review. However, it’s not a light week for documentary news, as the Academy of Motion […]