Tier 3
Docfest - New York International Documentary Festival
New York, United States
- Submission deadline
- 18 June 2026
- Entry fee
- from USD 50
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Experimental
Last verified 2 October 2026
About Docfest - New York International Documentary Festival
DOC NYC, the festival for documentaries, is an annual in-person and online event based in Manhattan at the IFC Center and other venues, celebrating its 17th edition in 2026. Voted by MovieMaker magazine as one of the "top five coolest documentary film festivals in the world,"
Awards this festival can qualify you for
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Acceptance into at least two BAFTA-qualifying festivals makes a British short eligible for the EE BAFTA British Short Film award.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win the DOC NYC Shorts Grand Jury Prize.
Docfest - New York International Documentary Festival submission FAQ
When is the Docfest - New York International Documentary Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Docfest - New York International Documentary Festival is around 18 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Docfest - New York International Documentary Festival?
Submitting to Docfest - New York International Documentary Festival costs from USD 50 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Docfest - New York International Documentary Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Docfest - New York International Documentary Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Is Docfest - New York International Documentary Festival an award qualifying festival?
Yes. Docfest - New York International Documentary Festival can qualify a film for BAFTA and an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is Docfest - New York International Documentary Festival held?
Docfest - New York International Documentary Festival takes place in New York, United States.
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