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The New Haven Documentary Film Festival 2023 – Call for Entries!

  • Kim Welch
    • 41 posts
    August 15, 2023 3:49 AM PDT

     

    NHdocs: The New Haven Documentary Film Festival 2023 – Call for Entries!

    Submit Your Documentary Now: https://filmfreeway.com/NHdocs

    Discovering Talent. Sharing Stories. Bridging Communities.

    Mission & Objective:

    NHdocs invites documentary filmmakers from all over to share their unique perspectives and stories. As we nurture emerging talent and showcase seasoned professionals, we celebrate documentaries that resonate and make a difference.

    About the Festival:

    Set in the culturally rich environment of Connecticut, NHdocs is a platform where documentaries from local and global narratives get the spotlight they deserve. For Connecticut’s rising stars, an all-day event on Saturday, October 14th promises a deep dive into the dynamic world of filmmaking. And with all our venues, including the New Haven Free Public Library, Cafe 9, Bow-Tie Criterion Cinemas, and more just a short walk apart, attending couldn’t be easier.

    Origins of NHdocs:

    NHdocs began as a dream in 2014 by four New Haven filmmakers who were inspired in Missoula, Montana. They envisioned a Connecticut-based festival that celebrated the documentary medium while fostering community connections. That vision is now NHdocs.

    Awards & Recognitions:

    • Golden Slice Award: Celebrating outstanding documentaries in both feature and short categories, with accolades spanning from editing to cinematography.
    • NHdocs Student Competition 2023: Open to students from CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, ME, and NY. Exciting prizes include gear, cash rewards, and certificates.
    • The Connecticut Vegan Student Filmmaker Challenge 2023: In collaboration with the Connecticut Vegan Center, we invite vegan student filmmakers to spotlight the vegan lifestyle. Winners can anticipate cash prizes and exclusive screening opportunities.

    Note: Eligible films should be completed after January 2022. Preference will be given to Connecticut premieres.

    NHdocs Student Film Competition 2023:

    As we mark the 10th anniversary of the NHdocs STUDENT FILM COMPETITION, we invite entries across three categories: Best college, high/middle school, and VEGAN short student films. Deadline for submission is September 12, 2023.

    Stay Connected & Updated:

    Monthly Documentary Screening Alert:

    Join us for the screening of “Do You Remember Kim’s Video?” A critically acclaimed documentary about New York City’s iconic video store.

    Date: Friday, August 4th

    Venue: Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden

    Schedule:

    • Doors Open: 6 pm
    • Film Starts: 7 pm
    • Q&A with Directors David Redmon & Ashley Sabin: 8:45 pm

    Leading up to #NHdocs2023, catch our Monthly Documentary Series on the first Friday of every month at Best Video Film & Cultural Center.