DOC NYC Pro Passes on sale now

DOC NYC has revealed details of its 8-day PRO conference, featuring documentary panels and master classes, including an expanded initiative to support works-in-progress with a section called “Only in New York.” Organizations participating in the PRO conference include A&E IndieFilms, Amazon Studios, Discovery, Firelight Media, Ford Foundation | JustFilms, HBO Documentary Films, Impact Partners, Kickstarter, Netflix, Showtime Documentary Films, and more. The PRO conference will take place concurrently with the festival on November 9-16. Each day of DOC NYC PRO is organized around a specific aspect of the business and craft of documentary filmmaking: November 9 – First Time Doc Maker Day – addressing fundamentals in production, funding and distribution. November 10 – Short List Day – featuring directors of the 15 films picked by DOC NYC programmers as the year’s leading awards contenders. November 11 – Mastering Your Craft: Editing – spanning multiple elements of the process including structure, sound design, archives, and writing. November 12 – Mastering Your Craft: Cinematography – focusing on creative and technological trends in camerawork. November 13 – Pitch Perfect Day – six work-in-progress documentaries pitch before panels of industry leaders to gain support in financing, distribution and mentorship. November 14 – Smart Producing Day – covering changes in distribution, audience engagement and measuring impact. November 15 – Show Me the Money Day – covering grants, equity, crowdfunding and maximizing revenue. November 16 – Documentary Law School – examining the latest legal thinking on controversial topics, filmmakers’ rights, Fair Use, and more. New in 2017, the festival will offer First Half (November 9-12) and Second Half(November 13-16) passes that present economical options to access the PRO conference in addition to the Full (November 9-16) pass or One-Day passes.

Make the most of your festival experience with a DOC NYC pass. Passes can be purchased online through the individual links below. Starting October 10, passes can also be purchased at the IFC Center box office (323 Sixth Avenue at West Third Street, open daily 10:30am-10:00pm). Online purchasers will receive an email with additional details, including pick-up, redemption and other information, within two business days. DOC NYC ALL ACCESS PASS (Early Bird: $650.00) Binge on everything at DOC NYC and skip the box-office lines! The All Access Pass lets holders explore all festival films, panels and events, including all the benefits of a DOC NYC PRO pass, with PRO lounge access, filmmaker and industry breakfasts and happy hours. All Access passholders bypass the lines at screenings and events for a wait-free DOC NYC experience.   Early Bird pricing of $650 valid through Sept 21, while supplies last. Normal price: $750   Note: Only a limited number of All Access Passes will be available. The All Access Pass is valid for one person per event, but is transferable between individuals. The All Access pass does not include the Visionaries Tribute lunch.  DOC NYC PRO PASS (Early Bird: $300) Grants access to the eight-day lineup of DOC NYC PRO panels and events November 9-16 at Cinepolis Chelsea, including breakfasts and happy hours, access to the PRO Lounge, rush access to weekday matinee film screenings, and additional free festival screenings to be announced. Does not include Visionaries Tribute. Note: Only a limited number of DOC NYC PRO Passes will be available. The DOC NYC PRO Pass is valid for one person and is not transferable.   Early Bird pricing of $300 valid through Sept 21, while supplies last. Normal Price: $350    DOC NYC PRO: FIRST HALF PASS (Early Bird: $160) Grants access to DOC NYC PRO panels and events from November 9-12 at Cinepolis Chelsea, including breakfasts and happy hours, plus access to the PRO Lounge, a meeting and networking space. Does not include Visionaries Tribute. Note: Only a limited number of DOC NYC PRO: First Half Passes will be available. The DOC NYC PRO: First Half Pass is valid for one person and is not transferable.   Early Bird pricing of $160 valid through Sept 21, while supplies last. Normal Price: $200   DOC NYC PRO: SECOND HALF PASS (Early Bird: $160) Grants access to DOC NYC PRO panels and events from November 13-16 at Cinepolis Chelsea, including breakfasts and happy hours, plus access to the PRO Lounge, a meeting and networking space. Does not include Visionaries Tribute. Note: Only a limited number of DOC NYC PRO: Second Half Passes will be available. The DOC NYC PRO: Second Half Pass is valid for one person and is not transferable.   Early Bird pricing of $160 valid through Sept 21, while supplies last. Normal Price: $200   To purchase passes, click here.   For any pass questions, please email: passes@docnyc.net