Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a grant review committee at Tribeca and Sundance? Want to know why some filmmakers are more successful than others in getting grants and donations? What are the specific elements that make you and your project more attractive to potential funders? With our latest Doc U program, the IDA offers a good place to start looking for those answers.
On Saturday, October 15, the International Documentary Association presents Doc U: Focus on Funding: Getting Grants for Your Documentary, a day-long program from 9:30am to 5pm at The Standard in Downtown LA. With networking opportunities, a rare opportunity to meet and have lunch with the funders from Tribeca Film Institute and Sundance Institute (and more!), and a chance to learn about the art of getting a grant, how could you even consider missing this great public program?
Confirmed panelists for the morning session, moderated by non-profit and fundraising consultant Morrie Warshawski, include:
Tamir Muhammad, Director of Feature Programming, Tribeca Film Institute
Rahdi Taylor, Associate Director, Documentary Film Program, Sundance Institute
John Lightfoot, Program Officer, California Council for the Humanities
Emily Verellen, Director of Programs and Communications, The Fledgling Fund
Buy a ticket that includes lunch, and you can choose a table to dine with one of our morning panelists! Look for more information on our funders in future News items from IDA.
Another incentive for those of you on the fence: IDA Individual Members get 20% original ticket prices. IDA Individual Members must sign in in order to purchase discounted tickets. IDA Associate Members and Non-Members: Please purchase admissions from the Eventbrite page.
Seating is limited, so buy your tickets now to be guaranteed admission.
If you aren’t a member already, join IDA now for discounted admission prices and more!
On Saturday, October 15, the International Documentary Association presents Doc U: Focus on Funding: Getting Grants for Your Documentary, a day-long program from 9:30am to 5pm at The Standard in Downtown LA. With networking opportunities, a rare opportunity to meet and have lunch with the funders from Tribeca Film Institute and Sundance Institute (and more!), and a chance to learn about the art of getting a grant, how could you even consider missing this great public program?
Confirmed panelists for the morning session, moderated by non-profit and fundraising consultant Morrie Warshawski, include:
Tamir Muhammad, Director of Feature Programming, Tribeca Film Institute
Rahdi Taylor, Associate Director, Documentary Film Program, Sundance Institute
John Lightfoot, Program Officer, California Council for the Humanities
Emily Verellen, Director of Programs and Communications, The Fledgling Fund
Buy a ticket that includes lunch, and you can choose a table to dine with one of our morning panelists! Look for more information on our funders in future News items from IDA.
Another incentive for those of you on the fence: IDA Individual Members get 20% original ticket prices. IDA Individual Members must sign in in order to purchase discounted tickets. IDA Associate Members and Non-Members: Please purchase admissions from the Eventbrite page.
Seating is limited, so buy your tickets now to be guaranteed admission.
If you aren’t a member already, join IDA now for discounted admission prices and more!
Doc U
is the International Documentary Association's series of educational
seminars and workshops for aspiring and experienced documentary filmmakers. Taught by artists and industry experts, participants receive vital training and insight on various
topics including: fundraising, distribution, licensing, marketing, and business tactics.
Doc U is made possible by generous grants and contributions from our donors. Special support provided by: