It is a resource for undergraduate and graduate students studying film in the area as well as faculty interested in the artistic and politic dimensions of documentary cinema.

[3] During his tenure DOCFilm promoted the work of emerging and established documentary filmmakers through tributes and annual thematic festivals.

The upcoming feature-length document God Willing focuses on the lives of five Iraqi soldiers - one woman and four men - fighting with allied forces.

Pennebaker, Richard Leacock, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Christopher Hampton and Hubert Sauper, have presented master classes for San Francisco State University students, sharing their inspirations, experiences, creative process and gave advice on pertinent issues of making films.

Students can also benefit from Doc Film's Internship program, which allows them to become involved with professional filmmakers as well as general production experience and event coordination.