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Check out two of IDA's fiscally sponsored films that are creating meaningful social change. Sin by Silence, a film about domestic violence, made legislative history after Assemblywoman Fiona Ma attended a screening of the documentary in 2011. The result?
Here are a few deadlines to take note of in the next few weeks. Feel free to contact Amy Halpin or myself about this or any other grant opportunities you come across. October 31: The Frameline...
DocuWeeks alumns 'Kings Point,' 'Open Heart' and 'The Perfect Fit' among the titles.
Two documentary filmmakers awarded Genius Grants of $500,000, no strings attached.
Producer of quality non-fiction programming will support special events related to the Awards ceremony.
NBCUniversal and Telemundo, ABC and Univision, Fox and Colombia’s RCN—all of these major networks recognize the opportunities in providing content to the growing U.S. Latino and Hispanic population...
Current IDA members and those who join before November 1 can enter as member judges.
TheWrap.com, NPR, and several other news outlets have announced that Syrian documentary filmmaker and festival director Orwa Nyrabia has been released from custody after it was announced he was...
Have you ever considered making the leap from film to radio docs?
Arnold Shapiro to receive IDA Career Achievement Award; Sundance Institute to receive IDA's Pioneer Award.