September 23, 2018Getting Real ‘18 is almost here! Whether you’ll be joining us in LA or in spirit, you might want to study up on the stellar slate of filmmakers who
August 1, 2018Call For Entries For Best Audio Documentary (Radio/Podcast) are now open! In recognition of the continued expansion of the nonfiction form, we are
February 9, 2017Ken Jacobson recently departed IDA, having served just over three years as its inaugural director of educational programs and strategic partnerships
August 5, 2016Hillary got it wrong. Her campaign slogan, "Stronger Together," embossed on a sea of campaign signs at the Democratic convention and emblazoned
February 12, 2016"We are standing here to prove that Ukraine is a European country." Editor's note: Over the next few weeks, we at IDA will be introducing our
February 2, 2016"The more people see of me, the more they'll realize that all I'm good for is making music." Editor's note: Over the next few weeks, we at IDA will
January 25, 2016Back in the fall of 2014, the IDA held the first Getting Real Documentary Film Conference. We had no idea of the impact it would make in the field
November 4, 2015We are thrilled to announce that Grammy-nominated comedian Tig Notaro will host the 2015 IDA Documentary Awards ceremony. The subject of Tig , the
September 9, 2015Back in June of this year, AFI DOCS was in full swing with not just its film festival but also its filmmaker conference, a two-day event hosting a
September 2, 2015We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Documentary Screening Series will begin September 17 with a screening of Fox Searchlight's He Named Me
