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Our year-round series of topical seminars led by experts in the documentary field.

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    IDA Teach Out: Tax Incentives for Doc Makers 101

    Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - 2:00pm CT

    This panel takes a step by step approach to demystifying tax incentives and helping documentary filmmakers better understand how to utilize them.

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    Documenting Survivors of Trauma: Ethics and Consent

    Wednesday, October 6, 2021 - 10:00am PT

    This conversation brings together human rights experts, advocates, filmmakers, and mental health professionals to discuss what it means to ethically document survivors' stories, the potential for shared standards across fields, and the meaning of informed consent in a media context.

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    Equity in the Edit Room

    Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 10:00am PT

    Hear from a member of the working group, a mentor/mentee editing team, and industry producers who are working towards change in the edit room.

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    Research as Activism: Studying the Documentary Ecosystem

    Monday, April 26, 2021 - 10:00am PT

    Hear about a spectrum of field-led research efforts and the activism it inspires. Researchers and activists will discuss a range of research methods and strategies for putting the results to work for change.

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    Navigating the Awards Landscape in 2020/2021

    Monday, June 29, 2020 - 3:00pm PDT

    Learn what's new for the Oscars documentary categories and how they impact the entire film awards season.

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  • Applying for Federal Coronavirus Relief as a Filmmaker (Session 4)

    Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 9:00am PDT

    Firelight Media, IDA, and ITVS invite you to an hour-long webinar to learn the basics of applying for the various SBA programs.

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  • Applying for Federal Coronavirus Relief as a Filmmaker (Session 3)

    Monday, April 6, 2020 - 12:00pm PDT

    Firelight Media, IDA, and ITVS invite you to an hour-long webinar to learn the basics of applying for the various SBA programs.

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