GalaFest
Celebrate Indie Docs
The American Documentary House Party is back and you're invited!
Come together for our 2026 edition to honor the filmmakers, storytellers, and communities that keep independent media alive and recommit to the future we believe in.
For almost 40 years, American Documentary has believed in a simple idea: the most extraordinary stories aren't invented — they're lived. We bring essential documentary films – through our series including POV, POV Shorts and America ReFramed – and community engagement programs to audiences across the United States.
Your support is critical! We are a nonprofit organization and cannot do our work without you. Come celebrate with us while also helping sustain the pathways for diverse documentaries to connect with audiences.
Who's in the Room?
- American Documentary filmmakers past and present
- Industry Professionals
- Community Partners
- PBS Stations
- Funders and Supporters
- Documentary film lovers
- YOU!
We are so thankful for the support from our Galafest Host Committee:
- Jon Abott
- Juanita Anderson
- John Bredar
- Mark G. Contreras
- Duke Fan
- Jane Hirt
- Anjali Kumar
- Maida Lynn
- Matthew Rodriguez
- Kellie Castruita Specter
- Chris Plaut
- Beth Viner
- Marc Weiss
Would you like to join us as an in-kind or an event sponsor? Please email development@pov.org with the subject line: House Party sponsorship inquiry.