How much does it actually cost to make and finish a film? How do I find co-conspirators to make and finish films with? How do I fundraise? What
Webinars & Workshops
IDA’s year-round webinars and workshops provide in-depth insights into the documentary world. These panels feature IDA members sharing their stories and experiences, ranging from industry professionals to emerging filmmakers. Each panel offers something special, covering topics from development techniques and funding to festival and distribution strategies. Explore IDA’s Webinars and Workshops to watch previous recordings.
In documentaries, women dominate the roster of editors working on the most compelling films and television series. To understand the current landscape
Get any group of documentary filmmakers together and, no doubt, a big topic of conversation will be money: how to get it, how to make it, and how to
What are the artistic and personal challenges of working in both the documentary and journalism spaces? Join award-winning filmmakers Andrés Cediel
Making a successful, long-term career in documentary filmmaking has never been more challenging than it is now. How can you generate the support you
With the recent explosion of non-fiction series, what opportunities do they represent for documentary filmmakers? Do these programs signal the latest
In the ever-changing, fast-moving world of cable and internet distribution, the vast range of choices and models presents an intimidating challenge to
With the recent explosion of different viewing platforms, Doc U turns its attention to the fundamental question: "What is the place of theatrical
You're proud of your film. But who will buy it? How will you sell it? What will you charge for it? And how in the world do you handle a negotiation
No other relationship is more central to the success of your project than the one with your cinematographer; yet, the skills, tools, and insights of