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Filmmaker Q&A

Through its seasonal screenings programs—FallDocs, SpringDocs, and SummerDocs—the IDA connects films and their creators with industry professionals and documentary enthusiasts year-round. These hybrid screenings include in-person and virtual filmmaker Q&As, streamed via IDA’s Eventive platform. Browse filmmaker Q&A conversations throughout the seasons. 

Union conversation features director and producer Stephen Maing, moderated by IDA's Communications and Events Manager Gabriella Ortega Ricketts. IDA’s FallDocs hybrid event presents films in person and online via IDA's Eventive virtual platform.
At the Door of the House Who Will Come Knocking Q&A conversation features director Bojana Marić and moderated by filmmaker Skye Fitzgerald. IDA’s FallDocs hybrid event presents films in person and online via IDA's Eventive virtual platform.
Zurawski v Texas Q&A conversation featuring Directors Maisie Crow and Abbie Perrault, moderated by film journalist Katie Walsh. IDA’s FallDocs hybrid event presents films in person and online via IDA's Eventive virtual platform.
The Last of the Sea Women Q&A conversation featuring Director Sue Kim, Co-Producer Courtney Crockett, and Editor Erin Casper, moderated by filmmaker Sue Ding. IDA’s FallDocs hybrid event presents films in person and online via IDA's Eventive virtual platform.
The Flats Q&A conversation features director/producer Alessandra Celesia, moderated by LA Times Robert Abele. IDA’s FallDocs hybrid event presents films in person and online via IDA's Eventive virtual platform.
IDA's FallDocs, formerly known as IDA Screening Series, is a curated collection of the most acclaimed documentary films of the year. Throughout the
Hollywoodgate Q&A conversation features Director Ibrahim Nash'at and moderated by film journalist Tim Grierson. IDA’s FallDocs hybrid event presents films in person and online via IDA's Eventive virtual platform.
Porelain War Q&A conversation featuring Directors Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev, moderated by LA Times Robert Abele. IDA’s FallDocs hybrid event presents films in person and online via IDA's Eventive virtual platform.
Blink Q&A conversation featuring Co-director Edmund Stenson, Producers Melanie Miller and Diane Becker, and RP consultant Jamiee Kadish, moderated by Variety's Jenelle Riley. IDA’s FallDocs hybrid event presents films in person and online via IDA's Eventive virtual platform.
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat Q&A conversation featuring director Johan Grimonprez and moderated by LAist film journalist Tim Cogshell. IDA’s FallDocs hybrid event presents films in person and online streams via IDA's Eventive virtual platform.