IDA's Doc Maker Membership pricing is designed to connect documentary filmmakers from every corner of the world by providing access to invaluable resources, networks, and opportunities to elevate your career, no matter where you live. Built with inclusivity at its core, this membership offers a flexible pricing structure to ensure financial accessibility for filmmakers worldwide.
In alignment with the United Nations’ recommended pricing models and informed by the World Bank’s Gross National Income indicators, we’ve created a sliding scale that helps reduce financial barriers and promote equitable participation.
Simply find the country of your residence in the location groups below and pay the fee associated with your location.
Important: Your membership access level is determined by your current country of residence, not your country of origin. Please review the Location Group chart below to identify your country and the corresponding pricing before purchasing.
Our commitment is to ensure that documentary filmmaking remains accessible, equitable, and supportive for everyone, everywhere. This sliding-scale pricing is one way we’re working toward that goal.
Location Group Structure:
- Location Group 1: Residents pay the full membership fee of USD $110.
- Location Group 2: Residents pay USD $66 for the Doc Maker Membership.
Location Group 3: Residents pay USD $22 for the Doc Maker Membership.
- Benefits Include:
- Access to All Doc Friend Membership Benefits.
- Access to and Listing in the Member Directory: Filterable by location, profession, and services offered.
- Print Subscription to Documentary Magazine: Delivered quarterly to your doorstep, offering insights and inspiration from the world of nonfiction filmmaking.
- Support for International Members with O and P Category Visas: Receive a letter of consultation/no objection for assistance with O and P visa applications to the United States.
- Unlimited Access to the IDA Grants Directory: Regularly updated with funding opportunities to support the growth of your documentary projects.
- Access to IDA Fiscal Sponsorship Program: Leverage IDA’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit status to streamline fundraising efforts for your documentary projects.
- Access to the IDA Job Board: Discover job postings, find new career opportunities, or share job openings within the documentary community.
- Access to the IDA Festival Directory: A valuable resource for planning your festival strategy, with over 200 global festivals listed, regularly updated.
- Exclusive Submission and Pass Discounts at 20+ Film Festivals Worldwide: Take advantage of special pricing at over 20 prestigious film festivals.
- Partner Discounts on Products and Services: Enjoy discounts on key services like E&O Insurance and more to support your filmmaking journey.
- Year-Round Access to Educational Programming: Gain invaluable insights through IDAinsight sessions and Masterclasses, designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Full Access to IDA’s Educational Video Library: Watch past events, workshops, and masterclasses like Getting Real ‘24 to deepen your expertise.
Country Location Groups
IDA uses the country of residence, not the country of origin, as the criterion for location group selection. Find the country in which you currently reside to determine what location group you qualify for.