On Friday, December 5, IDA returns to our former home at the LA Center Studios, a landmark space for film production. There, we will be immersed in Los Angeles history in a beautiful mid-century modern venue with wonderful areas to mix and mingle.
The 41st IDA Documentary Awards brings together nominees, honorees, peers in the field, and industry leaders. The presentation of the 2025 IDA Documentary Awards will take place on Saturday, December 6, in the ballroom of the beautiful, historic Los Angeles Athletic Club in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.
Does the language of mergers and corporate media consolidation leave you confused or unsure of how it may impact you and what you can do about it? To understand more, join this free community teach-in hosted by IDA and Future Film Coalition.
To Create Fearlessly, Assess Risk First: Risk Assessment with Colin Pereira
Join us for "To Create Fearlessly, Assess Risk First: Risk Assessment with Colin Pereira". On Thursday, December 18, Colin Pereira—an experienced risk and journalist-safety expert with more than 20 years in the field—will break down how to assess risk for your documentary projects.
Cover: Brittany Shyne (Seeds). Features: Sugar Studios, The Perfect Neighbor, Caribbean documentaries, nuclear documentaries, Julie Goldman, Impact Partners. Festivals: DOK Leipzig 2025, Ji.hlava 2025. Columns: Screen Time. Articles will be published online between December 2025 and February 2026.