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Part 1 Core Strength: Introduction to the Nonfiction Core App 3.1

Part 2 Core Strength: Creative Content, including Logline, Topic and Story Summary, and Work Sample

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IND/EX 2026: Main Event

By Andrew Sherburne

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Time Unfolding: Amy Jenkins and Adam Sieswerda on Their Trans Coming-of-Age Doc ‘Adam’s Apple’

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Dark Clouds: Why Are Documentarians Depicted as Such Predatory Narcissists?

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Independent Means: The Author of ‘Documenting Iran’ Breaks Down the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting’s Role in Shaping Contemporary Documentary Filmmaking

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IDA Member Spotlight: Alysa Nahmias

International Documentary Association

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IDA Member Spotlight: Rémi Grellety

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IDA Statement on Open Letter Opposing the Warner Bros./Paramount Merger

International Documentary Association

Summer 2026

Cover: Fuera de Campo/Lucas Gallo (December). Features: Fictional Documentarians, Mandy Chang, Tikkun Olam Productions, Our Land, Theatrical Booking.Festivals: CPH:DOX 2026, Tawain International Doc Festival 2026.Columns: Letter from the Editor, Notes From the Real, What‘s in My Bag (XUE Ming), What‘s on My Desk (Qutaiba Barhamji), Screen Time.Articles will be published online between July and September 2026.

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