October 14, 2021 6 Tips for Documentary Filmmakers on How to Better Serve Participants with Gender-Based Trauma It is no secret that documentary filmmaking has a complicated legacy when it comes to supporting the survivors of gender-based violence. Even with Read more
September 10, 2019 Seeing Sound: IDA and Wondery's Podcast Day The podcast space, even with hundreds of thousands of titles proliferating the market, is still emerging and evolving. Like documentary filmmaking, Read more
May 13, 2015 Filmmaker Brett Morgen Pulls No Punches Just four days after the theatrical premiere of perhaps the most Gen X biodoc to ever grace the screens of your local multiplex, filmmaker Brett Read more
February 26, 2015 What is the Real Difference Between a Filmmaker and a Journalist? From last year's GETTING REAL conference to Sundance's recent "Bringing Truths to Light" panel to the upcoming "Based on a True Story: The Read more
January 30, 2015 Tips for Creating a Sustainable Doc Career As part of a new initiative to highlight critical issues in the documentary field and enhance filmmakers' professional development opportunities, IDA Read more
August 13, 2014 5 Ways to Tap into Cable's Nonfiction Programming It seems lately like nonfiction series are popping up left and right on cable networks. This boom reflects networks’ increased desire for original Read more
March 4, 2014 The Dos and Don'ts of Selling Your Documentary What happens after you’ve finally finished that amazing film you worked on for years? You want to sell it, of course. You want to find a way to get Read more
December 5, 2013 The IDA Comprehensive Crowdfunding Tool Kit: Tips From the Professionals Here is our all-inclusive crowdfunding tool kit to better help you navigate the maze of this rapidly growing fundraising strategy. Read more
September 26, 2013 5 Things You Need to Know About Funding You have an idea for a great documentary. You've done your preliminary research and are almost ready to get going. But you still need funds to start Read more
August 31, 2012 Doc U Recap: Documenting Change Veteran filmmaker Amanda Pope asks a panel of filmmakers about their experiences watching stories unfold in front of a camera. Read more