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Looking ahead to 2007.
On docs about art and the creative process.
Dear IDA Community: As we dedicate this month's issue to the arts, I recall a vivid, yet confusing experience while reading E.H. Gombrich's novel, The Story of Art. The author writes, "There really is no such thing as Art. There are only Artists." It takes a community to bring a documentary to successful fruition. While we often celebrate the filmmakers, their artistic process and the subject of art in their films, we must pause to acknowledge the gift of mentors, the faith of investors, the artistry of the dealmakers, the guidance of legal counsels, the tenacity of distributors, the vision of
On television in the Web 2.0 world.
Documentary makers take on Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.
IDA goes to Washington.
On the Smithsonian's deal with Showtime.
On distribution.