An Evening of Original Documentary Shorts
The Graduate Certificate in Documentary Media Studies is proud to present Truth be Told, its eighteenth annual festival of original short films made by students in the class of 2026.
Each work is the result of a year of intensive study in documentary cinema production, history, theory, and aesthetics. Hosted by Amir Husak, Director of the Documentary Media Studies Graduate Certificate Program at The New School. Co-produced with Documentary Program Associates Arushi Kalia (Media Studies '26) and Guili Mikovicious (Media Management '26).
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The screenings will be followed by a faculty-led Q & A with the filmmakers and a light reception. Admission is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
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**Full program to be announced shortly**
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For information about the Doc Studies program, please visit the Doc Studies website.
Presented by the Graduate Certificate in Documentary Media Studies at Parsons School of Art, Media, and Technology.
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New School students seeking accommodations should contact the Student Disability Services office at studentdisability@newschool.edu.
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Event guests seeking accommodations may contact the event organizer by clicking the "Contact the Organizer" link at the bottom of this page.
Central to the Documentary Studies Certificate Program is Doc Talks, a monthly event series with contemporary film and video makers, festival programmers, new media distributors, editors, composers, sound designers, and others who engage in an intimate discussion with students about their own work as well as the issues and challenges faced by documentary makers today.
Committed to amplifying diverse voices, The New School offers more than a thousand public programs and events each year, providing fresh perspectives and unique learning opportunities. These lectures, exhibitions, concerts, and performances feature prominent and emerging artists, activists, and thought leaders.
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