Are You an IDA Member?

IDA members are made up of thousands of individuals from around the world, including filmmakers and fans of the documentary genre, who support documentary filmmaking and the courageous individuals who create this vital and important art form.  If you are not a member, Join Now.

As a valued member, you will be a part of the IDA community. You will:

• help us promote the documentary genre;
• engage with other IDA members;
• stay abreast on the latest news and happenings in our industry;
• have opportunities to network and learn from prominent nonfiction filmmakers;
• have exclusive access to the online Membership Directory; and 
• receve special invites to events including film screenings, workshops & networking opportunities.

Member Benefits* include:

• Complimentary subscription to our quarterly print publication Documentary Magazine
• Listing in our on-line IDA Membership Directory and ability to search profiles of all members and website users
• Valuable discounts:
  • events including DocuWeeks™, DocuDays™, IDA Documentary Awards; and
  • education and learning programs including Doc U seminars and workshops
  • joint membership with NALIP (National Association of Latinio Independent Producers)
• Invitations to special events including film screenings
• Access to 501(c)(3) nonprofit status through IDA's Fiscal Sponsorship Program
• Discount on Insurance designed specifically for IDA Members - AXIS PRO Producer's Liability Insurance
• Ability to Post free classified ads on the website forum
• Ability to Upload a video to be included on the website for the documentary community to see
• Access to vote for the IDA Awards in the best documentary feature and best documentary short categories

 *Benefits vary depending on the membership level you choose. Click here to view various membership categories.

Before purchasing an IDA membership, you must first sign-in to the IDA website. If you do not have an account on the IDA website, please register for a free account here.