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Here's What Really Happened
No tweeting. No press. No industry. Filmmakers-only conversations revealing personal insights into the art and business of documentary filmmaking.
“Here’s What Really Happened” are signature sessions from IDA's biennial Getting Real Conference that began as a filmmaker-led solution to combat the lack of transparency that continues to plague the community. These intimate conversations allow filmmakers to speak openly about what actually happened in the production, sales and distribution life of a film. The rules are, everything said in the room, stays in the room. Our goal is to create a safe space for discussion that allows filmmakers to have frank, meaningful discussions without the influence of industry in the room. We believe that one of the greatest resources for a filmmaker is another filmmaker.
In building a more knowledgeable and transparent community together, IDA tours “Here’s What Really Happened” sessions to various festivals and conferences around the world. These private conversations have focused on security/surveillance, sales agents, festival strategies, fact-finding, ethics, work/family life balance, truth-seeking in production, and other themes.
Learn what really happened behind-the-scenes in an upcoming session. It’s personal, it’s intimate, let’s get into it.
Join us for a special evening with Composer, Miriam Cutler; and Director, Lisa Leeman who are currently at work on the score for the upcoming feature documentary, One Lucky Elephant, the epic story of one man's determined quest to find a permanent home for Flora, the 26 year-old African elephant he adopted after she was orphaned in a culling.
International Documentary Association (IDA) invites you & a guest to another great Mixer Meet professional filmmakers and network. IDA staff & board members will help you get connected to the documentary community, share your projects, meet new friends and build your professional network. CLICK HERE
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los angeles 6360 Sunset Blvd.Hollywood, CA 90028 & new york 323 Sixth Ave. at W. 3rd St.New York, New York 10014 Welcome to IDA's 13th Annual DocuWeeks™ Theatrical Documentary Showcase Since its debut in 1997, Docuweeks™ has presented over 133 short and feature length documentaries to appreciative
Join moderator, Marjan Safinia, and other friends of IDA for a special evening with filmmaker, Ross Kauffman. Learn about the fascinating journey of "Born into Brothels" from concept to screen to Oscar; discuss challenges, tips, and advice for shooting in foreign countries, co-directing, the value of mentors, making the move from documentary into narrative and the evolution of a career that starts with an Oscar for your first film.
Join us for a special evening with filmmaker and activist, Robert Greenwald at his Brave New Films offices and studio space. Peek inside their operation. Learn about breakthrough techniques for building an audience, fundraising, and distributing your documentary.
How to Grow your own Audience: Alternative Methods of Distribution and Marketing for Documentary Films Moderator: Adam Chapnick, President, DocWorkers; IDA Board Member Speakers: Scott Hamilton Kennedy, Writer/Director, The Garden; Rick Allen, CEO, SnagFilms; Peter Yared, CEO, iWidgets; Steve Savage
DocuDay™ New York is a two-day screening event of the Academy Award® nominated documentary feature and short films. The following films will be screening on Saturday, February 21, 2009 and Sunday, February 22, 2009 at The Paley Center for Media, starting at noon. Free for Paley Center and IDA