Impact Circle
Stand with documentary filmmakers who stand for truth. Join the IDA Impact Circle.
IDA Impact Circle: Champions of Documentary Storytelling
Documentary filmmaking faces unprecedented challenges today. Economic pressures squeeze independent creators while political actions threaten freedom of expression, making it harder than ever for documentary storytellers to bring vital stories to light. Yet our world has never needed their voices more urgently.
The Impact Circle unites IDA's most committed supporters with field leaders and esteemed filmmakers. Your year-round giving through your membership directly powers IDA's defense of documentary freedom through four strategic pillars: Advocacy that fights censorship and funding cuts, Convening that builds global filmmaker networks, Knowledge Sharing that exposes threats and identifies best practices, and Filmmaker Services that provide direct support when creators need it most.
To learn more, contact Anisa Hosseinnezhad, Membership and Individual Giving Program Manager at 213-232-1660 x 206 or anisa@documentary.org.
Join the Impact Circle today to help ensure that documentary filmmakers can continue to inform, inspire, and illuminate our world.
ORDER Storyteller Membership - $1,000
- Benefits Include
All Doc Pro Membership benefits.
Access- Quarterly filmmaker salons in NYC and Los Angeles, plus additional regional events in IDA’s key markets.
- IDA Awards: Two tickets with reserved seating
- Getting Real: Priority registration with early-bird pricing
- Priority access to all IDA events, including a series on freedom of expression, in multiple cities, launching in 2026
Learning
- Documentary magazine delivered to your door
- Quarterly impact reports showcasing your support in action
Recognition
- Recognition as Impact Circle Storyteller on the website and in the winter issue of Documentary magazine
ORDER Champion Membership - $2,500
- Benefits Include
All Storyteller Benefits Plus:
Access
- Quarterly Impact Circle briefings with IDA leadership
- IDA Awards: Four included tickets plus exclusive pre-show VIP reception
- Getting Real: Complimentary full conference pass
- IDA experiences at key industry festivals
Learning
- Personalized annual impact summary highlighting projects your support enabled
Recognition
- On-screen recognition at IDA Awards and Getting Real conferences
ORDER Advocate Membership - $5,000
- Benefits Include
All Champion Benefits Plus:
Access
- IDA Awards: Six complimentary tickets with premium seating and exclusive access to toast with Honorees and Nominees
- Getting Real: Full conference pass plus invitation to intimate VIP filmmaker dinner
Learning
- Annual strategy briefings with IDA board members and industry leaders
Recognition
- Special acknowledgment in every issue of Documentary magazine's Impact Circle feature
ORDER Visionary Membership - $10,000
- Benefits Include
All Advocate Benefits Plus:
Access
- IDA Awards: Eight complimentary tickets with front-row premium seating and exclusive pre-show toast with honorees
- Getting Real: Conference sponsorship recognition plus special access to Getting Real programmers and speakers
- Private salons and dinners with expert guests on timely topics in the field
Learning
- Opportunity to co-host signature IDA events in your community
- Annual one-on-one strategy sessions with IDA's Executive Director
- Invitation to serve on IDA advisory committees
Recognition
- Special acknowledgment in every issue of Documentary magazine's Impact Circle feature