GalaFest
Celebrate Indie Docs
Our 2025 GalaFest theme – House Party: Our House. Our Stories. Our Future — is an expression of defiance, and a celebration of resilience.
At a time when public media and independent voices are under threat, we’re coming together to honor the filmmakers, storytellers, and communities that keep this work alive and recommit to the future we believe in.
For 38 years, American Documentary has harnessed the power of public media to share meaningful, authentic stories that reflect the complexity of our times. Your support is more important than ever, and each ticket purchase will go towards helping us continue our mission.
This year’s gala will be an unforgettable night of connection, creativity, and commitment to independent storytelling. Celebrate the latest seasons of POV, POV Shorts, and America ReFramed, meet the passionate filmmakers behind them, and connect with others in the documentary community—all while helping sustain the independent voices that shape our cultural landscape.
The theme is inspired by the 1990 film House Party - '90s festive attire is encouraged!
Who's in the Room?
- POV + AmRef Alumni
- Filmmakers
- Industry Professionals
- Community Partners
- Local PBS Stations
- Funders and Supporters
- Public Media Stakeholders
- Community Media Centers
- YOU!
Gala Sponsorship Levels
- Private dinner with awardees + filmmakers
- Recognition during program
- Premiere logo placement on: AmDoc.org Front Page and AmDoc Gala Site, Gala Signage & Printed Materials, Step & Repeat
- Dedicated Social Media Post
- Full Page Ad In Digital Journal
- Top-Billing in Gala Reel Credits
- Recognition in AmDoc’s 2025 Annual Report
- Limited Edition AmDoc Swag Package
- Private dinner with awardees + filmmakers
- Prominent logo placement on: AmDoc Gala Site, Gala Signage & Printed Materials, Step & Repeat
- Recognition during program
- Full Page Ad in Digital Journal
- Recognition in Gala Reel Credits
- Recognition in AmDoc’s 2025 Annual Report
- Limited Edition AmDoc Swag Package
- Recognition on: AmDoc Gala Site, Gala Signage + Printed Materials
- Social Media Post Mention
- Recognition in Gala Reel Credits
- Full Page Ad in Digital Journal
- Recognition in AmDoc’s 2025 Annual Report
- Limited Edition AmDoc Swag Package
- Recognition on: AmDoc Gala Site
- Listing in Digital Journal
- Recognition in AmDoc’s 2025 Annual Report
- Limited Edition AmDoc Swag Package
- Listing in Digital Journal
- Recognition in AmDoc’s 2025 Annual Report
- Limited Edition AmDoc Swag Package
Ticket Levels
- One reserved seat at the event
- 2 tickets for you and a friend
- 1 ticket for you + 1 ticket donated in your name to an emerging filmmaker or community leader
26 Bridge
26 Bridge St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
212.989.8121
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About the Venue
26 Bridge Event Space is a renovated former metal factory with original brick walls, towering wooden doors, and high ceilings. The venue is ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible.
Nearest parking garage:
Park Kwik, 20 Jay St. BK, NY 11201