IDA’s SPECTRES is a two-part forum with documentary producers, directors, academics, and security experts that attempts to demystify digital security and its need within documentary production. This series will culminate in a best practices field guide for documentarians and a burner OS that allows makers to ingest, edit, and communicate securely.
Here's What Really Happened
No tweeting. No press. No industry. Filmmakers-only conversations revealing personal insights into the art and business of documentary filmmaking.
“Here’s What Really Happened” are signature sessions from IDA's biennial Getting Real Conference that began as a filmmaker-led solution to combat the lack of transparency that continues to plague the community. These intimate conversations allow filmmakers to speak openly about what actually happened in the production, sales and distribution life of a film. The rules are, everything said in the room, stays in the room. Our goal is to create a safe space for discussion that allows filmmakers to have frank, meaningful discussions without the influence of industry in the room. We believe that one of the greatest resources for a filmmaker is another filmmaker.
In building a more knowledgeable and transparent community together, IDA tours “Here’s What Really Happened” sessions to various festivals and conferences around the world. These private conversations have focused on security/surveillance, sales agents, festival strategies, fact-finding, ethics, work/family life balance, truth-seeking in production, and other themes.
Learn what really happened behind-the-scenes in an upcoming session. It’s personal, it’s intimate, let’s get into it.
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Join the TV and film licensing and research experts from Getty Images during this Member Hours as they address the process of sourcing and safely using stock content, providing vital knowledge and solutions for documentary filmmakers. In this webinar, the Getty Images team will showcase our collections, capabilities, and production-specific services to creatively partner with filmmakers through the entire production cycle - from pitch to post to premiere – demonstrating a practical, step-by-step approach to sourcing and licensing content.
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As our everyday lives become progressively computational, the majority of our actions are increasingly trackable. This presents new challenges, ethical concerns, and emerging production realities that documentary practitioners must navigate. SPECTRES is a two part forum with documentary producers, directors, academics, and security experts that attempts to demystify digital security and its need within documentary production. This series will culminate in a best practices field guide for documentarians and a burner OS that allows makers to ingest, edit, and communicate securely, which will be published in 2024.
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On behalf of IDA’s staff, you are cordially invited to join us for a Member Open House! This event will be an opportunity to connect with IDA’s staff and other IDA members. Please join us to connect with the broader IDA community and learn in greater detail about the work being done by our team
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Join John Lightfoot, Director of Media and Journalism Programs at California Humanities, for an informational session about the California Documentary Project (CDP) grant program.
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The power of archival and editorial imagery and video is undeniable, but the legality of using such content can be challenging. In this Member Hours event, we are joined by experts from Getty Images as they address the complexities of sourcing and safely using archival and editorial content and provide vital knowledge and solutions for documentary filmmakers.
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E&O insurance protects you relating to “errors and omissions” made by you, the producer, and staff during the course of production. Did you get all the proper release forms for locations, people, writers, and musicians? Did you defame or violate privacy rights? Did you infringe on copyright and trademark?
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This workshop titled "Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained: Getting Started" will guide you through identifying how to position your filmmaking practices and projects for a potential documentary market.
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For Disability Pride Month, join artist thai Lu in an interactive sensory workshop. In this 60 minutes workshop, artists Thai Lu will build knowledge around neurodivergence through the everyday ritual of getting dressed. The term Neurodivergence encompasses brain functioning that processes information differently than typically considered. This workshop is open to current and previous IDA members and community supporters.
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Do you want to take the Nonfiction Media Makers with Disabilities Survey but are struggling with the motivation and/or focus to complete it independently? Join IDA staff for a virtual accountability or body doubling survey-taking session.