Don’t know what E&O insurance is? Seth Cohen and Bob Jellen from HUB International will start with a virtual 30-minute Zoom presentation on insurance for documentaries, during which all of the above questions will be answered.
Core Strength: Developing Your Documentary Through Application Writing
Through a series of short-form video presentations, IDA’s own Maria Santos and Katy Hurley—who have been working in the nonfiction funding space for the past ten and four years, respectively—will break down the Core Application questions into four distinct sections.
AI and the Law: What Documentary Filmmakers Need to Know (March 2026)
In this panel, we will address standards for using AI in nonfiction filmmaking, how to disclose it to partners and audiences, and what documentary filmmakers need to consider before choosing to use AI in their productions.
Cover: Brittany Shyne (Seeds). Features: Sugar Studios, The Perfect Neighbor, Caribbean documentaries, nuclear documentaries, Julie Goldman, Impact Partners. Festivals: DOK Leipzig 2025, Ji.hlava 2025. Columns: Screen Time. Articles will be published online between December 2025 and February 2026.