Filmmaker Q&A

Through its seasonal screenings programs—FallDocs, SpringDocs, and SummerDocs—the IDA connects films and their creators with industry professionals and documentary enthusiasts year-round. These hybrid screenings include in-person and virtual filmmaker Q&As, streamed via IDA’s Eventive platform. Browse filmmaker Q&A conversations throughout the seasons.

Nocturnes Q&A conversation featuring directors Anirban Dutta and Anupama Srinivasa, moderated by film journalist Natalie Gee.

IDA FallDocs | Nocturnes | Q&A Panel

The Battle for Laikipia Q&A conversation features directors Daphne Matziaraki and Peter Murimi, moderated by documentarian Moses Bwayo.

IDA FallDocs | The Battle for Laikipia | Q&A Panel

The Last Journey Q&A conversation features Directors Flip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson, moderated by Deadline's Editor Matt Carey.

IDA FallDocs | The Last Journey | Q&A Panel

Union conversation features director and producer Stephen Maing, moderated by IDA's Communications and Events Manager Gabriella Ortega Ricketts.

IDA FallDocs | Union | Q&A Panel

At the Door of the House Who Will Come Knocking Q&A conversation features director Bojana Marić and moderated by filmmaker Skye Fitzgerald.

IDA FallDocs | At the Door of the House Who Will Come Knocking | Q&A Panel

Zurawski v Texas Q&A conversation featuring Directors Maisie Crow and Abbie Perrault, moderated by film journalist Katie Walsh.

IDA FallDocs | Zurawski v Texas | Q&A Panel

The Last of the Sea Women Q&A conversation featuring Director Sue Kim, Co-Producer Courtney Crockett, and Editor Erin Casper, moderated by filmmaker Sue Ding.

IDA FallDocs | The Last of the Sea Women | Q&A Panel

The Flats Q&A conversation features director/producer Alessandra Celesia, moderated by LA Times Robert Abele.

IDA FallDocs | The Flats | Q&A Panel

Porelain War Q&A conversation featuring Directors Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev, moderated by LA Times Robert Abele.

IDA FallDocs | Porcelain War | Q&A Panel

Hollywoodgate Q&A conversation features Director Ibrahim Nash'at and moderated by film journalist Tim Grierson.

IDA FallDocs | Hollywoodgate | Q&A Panel