April 2, 2019
One problem with speaking truth to power is that sometimes, the powerful don’t like it. Although filmmakers can significantly reduce the likelihood
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January 15, 2019
Editor’s Note: What follows is a statement from the IDA regarding the Documentary Producers Alliance ’s “ Best Practices in Documentary Crediting.”
October 17, 2018
Getting Real 2018 used complementary sessions to examine documentaries as tools for public knowledge and action as well as the policies, best
October 12, 2018
Long-term success in documentary-making is best supported by a good grasp of legal basics. This Legal Q&A answers one question: What are some of
September 25, 2018
One of the costs of living in the US is that you have to pay income tax to enjoy all the services of the government. This year, paying taxes just got
October 25, 2017
Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival (DX), now in its third year, puts a spotlight on journalistic documentaries. The newbie DC festival is a
October 5, 2017
By Shaia Araghi and Lauren Wertheimer For nearly a decade, a national coalition led by Film Independent and the International Documentary Association
September 18, 2017
By Katie Townsend & Adam A. Marshall Federal, state and local governments possess a wealth of current and historical information that can be of
September 14, 2016
As audiences continue to voraciously consume true crime stories, Deborah Esquenazi's debut documentary, Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San
August 25, 2015
This past year saw the release of multiple critically-acclaimed documentaries centered on some of the most influential artists of the past century,