GalaFest
Celebrate Indie Docs
Come celebrate independent documentaries with American Documentary, the organization that brings you POV, POV Shorts, and America ReFramed. Your participation supports and protects independent filmmaking and the filmmakers that continue to amplify diverse and authentic voices, stories and perspectives.
AmDoc GalaFest 2024 will be a joyous gathering of people who value storytelling by diverse filmmakers and the great potential it holds for expanding knowledge, understanding, and empathy.
Since its founding in 1987, AmDoc has helped hundreds of rising filmmakers be seen and heard. The legacy continues as more filmmakers are included in our annual curated programming, and as our growing group of alumni continue on their individual storytelling journeys while fundamentally impacting the documentary-making ecosystem.
Let’s honor the past, rejoice in the present, and together build the future of American Documentary.
Be a part of AmDoc GalaFest 2024. Support AmDoc as a sponsor and encourage others to get their sponsorships or tickets. Let’s eat, drink, dance, and celebrate together on November 14!
You can leave your black-tie at home, but festive attire is encouraged!
This year’s DJ at the AmDoc GalaFest will be DJ Cosi. A native New Yorker with over 20 years of experience, DJ Cosi has performed across the globe, from Manhattan and the Hamptons to The Bahamas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Puerto Rico, Anguilla, Barbados, and beyond. He is also the co-founder and resident DJ of NYC Dope!, a popular dance party and social events company.
Who's in the Room?
- POV Alumni
- Industry Professionals
- Community Partners
- Local PBS Stations
- Funders and Supporters
- Public Media Stakeholders
- Community Media Centers
- YOU!
We are so thankful for the support from our Galafest Host Committee:
- Chris Plaut
- Marc Weiss
- Gini Reticker
- Brenda Robinson
- Michael Isip
- John Bredar
- Jane Hirt
- Juanita Anderson
- Mark G. Contreras
- Zain Habboo
- Anjali Kumar
- Danielle Lee
- Kellie Castruita Specter
- Joi Thomas
- Beth Viner
Past honorees have included independent filmmaker, documentary producer, and community media advocate Darcy McKinnon (inaugural Creative Visionary Award) and Special Advisor to GBH Boston Jon Abbott (inaugural Industry Trailblazer Award).
Official Sponsors
Trailblazer Sponsors
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Changemaker & Trendsetter Sponsors
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Gala Sponsorship Levels
- Logo on Step and Repeat
- Full Page Ad In Digital Journal
- Premiere Placement of Logo/Name on all printed materials, AmDoc Website, Social Media Posts, Signage and Recognition during program at the Event
- Logo on Step and Repeat
- Full Page Ad in Digital Journal
- Prominent Placement of Logo/Name on all printed materials, AmDoc Website, Social Media Posts, Signage and Recognition during program at the Event
- Logo on Step and Repeat
- Full Page Ad in Digital Journal
- Logo/Name Placement on all printed materials, AmDoc Website, Social Media Posts, Signage and Recognition during program at the Event
- Full Page Ad in Digital Journal
- Logo/Name Placement on all printed materials, AmDoc Website, Social Media Posts, Signage at the Event
- Full Page Ad in Digital Journal
- Logo/Name Placement on all printed materials, AmDoc Website, Social Media Posts, Signage at the Event
Ticket Levels
- One reserved seat at the event
- Name on event invitation and program
- One reserved seat at the event
- Name on event program
- One reserved seat at the event
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.
Learn more by visiting their website.
There is a parking garage:
Park Kwik
20 Jay St. BK, NY 11201