Outstanding Achievement in a Debut Feature Film 

From Barbara Kopple’s HARLAN COUNTY U.S.A. to Frederick Wiseman’s TITICUT FOLLIES, some of the most lauded nonfiction films of all time have been crafted by debut filmmakers. Previous honorees include Jennifer Venditti’s BILLY THE KID (2008) and Yung Chang’s UP THE YANGTZE (2009).

The Way We Get By

The Way We Get By

Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in a Debut Feature Film

The SXSW Special Jury Award winning The Way We Get…

Loot

Loot

Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Direction, Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking, Outstanding Achievement in a Debut Feature Film

There’s no straight path to riches, particularly if you’re a…

45365

45365

Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography, Outstanding Achievement in Editing, Outstanding Achievement in a Debut Feature Film

Brothers Bill and Turner Ross assembled four seasons’ worth of…

The Cove

The Cove

Nominated for 2010 Winner, Audience Choice Prize, Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography, Outstanding Achievement in Editing, Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking, Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Score, Outstanding Achievement in Production, Outstanding Achievement in a Debut Feature Film, Winner Production

Flipper was one of the most beloved television characters of…

October Country

October Country

Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography, Outstanding Achievement in Direction, Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking, Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Score, Outstanding Achievement in a Debut Feature Film

OCTOBER COUNTRY is a haunting multi-generational story of a working-class…

Cinema Eye Honors

The Cinema Eye Honors for Nonfiction Filmmaking recognize and honor exemplary craft and innovation in nonfiction film. Cinema Eye’s mission is to advocate for, recognize and promote the highest commitment to rigor and artistry in the nonfiction field.

Cinema Eye Honors Ceremony

Will be held January 15th 2010, at The Times Center, New York City.

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