SANTACON

Available: 11/14/25 12:00 AM - 11/30/25 11:59 PM

 

Showings

Village East by Angelika Thu, Nov 13 6:45 PM
Born from the same minds as Burning Man, the NYC tradition of Santacon spreads holiday cheer in the most raucous way imaginable.
Village East by Angelika Sat, Nov 15 9:30 PM
Film Details
Year:2025
Running Time:87
Language:English
Director:Seth Porges
Executive Producer:Danny Strong
Liz DeCesare
Producer:Seth Porges
Michael Garber
Jake DeNicola
Editor:Michael Garber
Cinematographer:Jake DeNicola
Composer:The Holladay Brothers
Cast:John Law
Chris Radcliffe
Marci Macfarlane
Rob Schmitt
Chuck Palahniuk
Website:https://santacondoc.com/
Accessibility:Sound-Amplification Headphones upon request
DOC NYC
Event Years:2025
Festival Section:U.S. COMPETITION
Film Genres:NYC
Archival
History
Performance
Arts
World Premiere

Description

WORLD PREMIERE The sight of rogue Santas gallivanting through the streets has become an NYC winter staple. While the revelry can feel like just a drunken lark, the origins of the festivities lie in something far more absurd. Born in the Bay Area from the same minds as Burning Man, Santacon grew from zany capitalist commentary to a seasonal sensation. Featuring interviews with its creators, these Santa shenanigans give an irreverent twist to the Christmas season. - Brandon Harrison

The first and second screenings will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer Seth Porges and film participants John Law, Rob Schmitt, Marci Macfarlane.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.