Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking :: The 2012 Cinema Eye Honors for Nonfiction Filmmaking

Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking
Celebrating the highest dedication to excellence in nonfiction filmmaking across all fields of craft and artistry. Previous honorees include MANDA BALA (SEND A BULLET) (2008), MAN ON WIRE (2009), THE COVE (2010) and EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP (2011).

The Arbor

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

Andrea Dunbar, the famed Yorkshire playwright, wrote her first…

Senna

Nominated for Audience Choice Prize, Outstanding Achievement in Editing, Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking, Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Score

Many believe he was simply the greatest racing driver…

Project Nim

Nominated for Audience Choice Prize, Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design and Animation, Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking

In 1973, when he was a few days old,…

Position Among the Stars

Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography, Outstanding Achievement in Direction, Outstanding Achievement in Editing, Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking

Position Among the Stars forms the third part of…

Nostalgia for the Light

Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography, Outstanding Achievement in Direction, Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking, Outstanding Achievement in Production

Filmmaker Patricio Guzmán explores the nature of time—and its…

The Interrupters

Nominated for Audience Choice Prize, Outstanding Achievement in Direction, Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking, Outstanding Achievement in Production

From Academy Award-nominated director Steve James (Hoop Dreams), The…

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.

2012 Cinema Eye Honors Ceremony

Will be held January 11, 2012 at New York City’s Museum of the Moving Image.