Join us for a pitching workshop with the IDA Artist Services Manager, Maria Santos. For the first 40 minutes, she will share some tips for preparing a pitch and using that process to keep developing your project. Then, you’ll have 20 minutes to work on your pitches and take in the recommendations of the presentation.
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Events exclusively available for IDA members' participation.
Works in Progress is a day-long screening series that gives IDA members the chance to share their works-in-progress and receive constructive feedback from other IDA members and their invited guests. The goal of Works in Progress is to offer IDA members invaluable opportunities to strengthen their work through incisive and practical feedback and garner an audience for their upcoming projects.
Location: Hybrid, virtual on Zoom or in-person at IDA Office in Los Angeles Documentary filmmakers are often navigating complex legal terrain by the
Join us every third Thursday of the month for IDAconnect, a virtual gathering designed to keep you informed about the latest at IDA and an excellent
Join us every third Thursday of the month for IDAconnect, a virtual gathering designed to keep you informed about the latest at IDA and an excellent
Join us every third Thursday of the month for IDAconnect, a virtual gathering designed to keep you informed about the latest at IDA and an excellent
IDAinsight: The Ins & Outs of the Producer’s Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT | Virtual on Zoom
The “traditional” distribution landscape is in a state of disruption - often leaving independent filmmakers on their own to find new and creative
Many filmmakers believe that only a handful of prestigious festivals hold the key to success in selling their films and making a living from their craft. They often focus on big-name festivals like Sundance, Cannes, or Busan. However, there's a wide range of festivals that can help a documentary thrive without relying solely on these top-tier events. At our IDA member-exclusive Festival Strategy event, Abby Sun, IDA’s Director of Artist Programs, will offer 20-minute strategy sessions to selected filmmakers who fill out the project intake form.
The IDA Funds team has slowly been getting to know more and more working filmmakers within our Membership. They are eager to get to know more about you and your projects through our next granting cycle for the Open Call.