The 41st IDA Documentary Awards brings together nominees, honorees, peers in the field, and industry leaders. While Thursday, December 4, is a private event for the nominees to meet each other, Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, will gather everyone together to celebrate this year’s filmmaking and share ideas about how to move forward together in these challenging times.
On Friday, December 5, IDA returns to our former home at the LA Center Studios, a landmark space for film production. There, we will be immersed in Los Angeles history in a beautiful mid-century modern venue with wonderful areas to mix and mingle.
Doors open at 1:00 p.m. PT.
From 2:00–5:00 p.m., drop in for discussions, networking opportunities, and screenings as we hear from, get to know, and celebrate all the nominees for this year’s awards. This is a chance to review and share ideas about many of the best films of the past year. Discussion topics will be curated in collaboration with the nominated filmmakers. We will share those topics when the nominees are announced on November 18.
Beginning at 5:00 p.m., IDA presents a town hall on advocacy and collective action in support of documentary filmmakers. It will be followed by a documentary community mixer with refreshments.
Space is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your spot as soon as you can. Tickets are complimentary and available now for everyone. RSVP here. IDA members can access tickets through the member portal.
If you have any access needs for this event, please email access@documentary.org.
Learn more about the IDA Documentary Awards at documentary.org/awards2025. Watch the recording of the 2024 IDA Documentary Awards here.