DOC NYC is an annual documentary film festival held in New York City, co-founded by Thom Powers and Raphaela Neihausen. Recognized as America's largest documentary film festival, it typically showcases over 300 films and events, featuring numerous special guests. MovieMaker magazine has lauded it as one of the "top five coolest documentary film festivals in the world". The festival runs for approximately nine days in November at various Manhattan venues, including the IFC Center, and also offers online screenings. It has a notable history of screening documentaries that subsequently receive Academy Award nominations and wins.