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		<title>DOC NYC Announces the Lineup for its 2025 Edition</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>It&#8217;s almost DOC NYC season again! The largest documentary film festival is returning to New York City this fall for its 16th edition. Taking place in person November 12-20, it will feature more than 115 feature-length documentaries, 30 world premieres, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.hammertonail.com/film-festivals/doc-nyc-2025-lineup/">DOC NYC Announces the Lineup for its 2025 Edition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hammertonail.com">Hammer to Nail</a>.</p>
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		<title>Vashon Island Film Festival 2025 — Closing Night, Lasting Impressions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alan Motley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:29:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>As the lights dimmed and the final credits rolled, Vashon Island Film Festival 2025 came to a close at the Vashon Theatre — the beating heart of the weekend’s events. Over four days, the historic venue buzzed with anticipation, laughter, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.hammertonail.com/film-festivals/vashon-25/">Vashon Island Film Festival 2025 — Closing Night, Lasting Impressions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hammertonail.com">Hammer to Nail</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christopher Reed]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:22:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The 2025 Academy Awards take place on Sunday, March 2, and as always, 15 short films compete across 3 categories—animation, documentary, and live action—for the golden statuette in their respective areas. Every year, I watch all of them and then [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.hammertonail.com/features/2025-oscar-nominated-shorts/">2025 OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORTS</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hammertonail.com">Hammer to Nail</a>.</p>
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