International Documentary Association

04/04/2026

At CPH:DOX 2026, the creative doc industry bands together for a “European Netflix” and more coproductions. Read more at .

At CPH:DOX 2026, the creative doc industry bands together for a “European Netflix” and more coproductions

04/04/2026

IDA, in solidarity with our partners at the International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk (ICFR), calls on the Turkish authorities to drop the accusations against filmmaker and festival organizer Rojhilat Aksoy, amid a growing crackdown on Kurdish and Armenian films and filmmakers. Read the full statement on our website.

IDA, in solidarity with our partners at the International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk (ICFR), calls on the Turkish authorities to drop the accusations against filmmaker and festival organizer Rojhilat Aksoy, amid a growing crackdown on Kurdish and Armenian films and filmmakers.

04/02/2026

Deadline Contenders Television: Documentary
Saturday, April 18
Live In-Person Event

Contenders Television: Documentary offers an intimate and unparalleled opportunity to spend the day watching conversations with the creators, talent and subjects behind today’s most acclaimed documentary series.

RSVP NOW: https://deadline.short.gy/Contenders-IDA-FB

04/02/2026

Early Bird Registration for Getting Real ’26 is now open! Save $100 on All Access and Virtual Only Passes. Members at the Doc Maker level and above save $75 more! IDA's seventh biennial Getting Real conference will be held between July 20–23, 2026, in-person in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, and virtually worldwide. Buy your passes today! https://www.documentary.org/gettingreal26/attend

04/01/2026

With their DIY sci-fi shorts, The Critics built a film career from scratch in Kaduna. Co-directed by Pietra Brettkelly, their documentary portrait ‘Crocodile’ is reintroducing the Nigerian collective to the world. Read more at .

With their DIY sci-fi shorts, The Critics built a film career from scratch in Kaduna. Co-directed by Pietra Brettkelly, their documentary portrait Crocodile is reintroducing the Nigerian collective to the world

03/27/2026

In this interview, first-time doc filmmaker Matty Wishnow talks about directing 'The Last Critic,' a portrait of trailblazing music writer Robert Christgau. Read more at .

In this interview, first-time doc filmmaker Matty Wishnow talks about directing The Last Critic, a portrait of trailblazing music writer Robert Christgau

03/25/2026

Facilitated by Maria Santos (IDA’s Artist Services Manager) and Katy Hurley (IDA Artist Services Coordinator), IDA members are invited to a virtual, large-group workshop of selected IDA member projects, with recommendations for giving helpful feedback. Attendees will also be broken into small breakout rooms so everyone can give and receive feedback from their peers. This is an IDA Members Only event. Join us on April 22, 2026, at 7:00 am PT via Zoom. Register today!

Core Strength: Virtual IDA Members Workshop. IDA will host an in-person Core App evening workshop. At the IDA offices, filmmakers in LA seeking to edit and hone their application language are welcome to attend. Submit an Interest Form with a sample of your writing to register for the event.

03/25/2026

Watch the exclusive trailer for Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk’s documentary on a pacifist community in western Ukraine grappling with war and natural disasters alike. By Davide Abbatescianni.

Watch the trailer for Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk’s documentary on a pacifist community in western Ukraine grappling with war and natural disasters alike

03/24/2026

In this interview by Davide Abbatescianni , Lucas Paleocrassas discusses what drew him to craft the coming-of-age tale that doubles as a nature doc alongside his protagonist, the titular ‘Bugboy.’ Read more at .

In this interview, Lucas Paleocrassas discusses what drew him to craft the coming-of-age tale that doubles as a nature doc alongside his protagonist, the titular Bugboy

03/23/2026

The Newport Beach Film Festival is now open for submissions! The festival dates are October 15-22, 2026. Submit your film now on FilmFreeway! https://filmfreeway.com/NewportBeachFilmFestival

03/20/2026

In this interview, Otilia Portillo Padua talks about having a mycological (and sci-fi) approach to her SXSW and CPH:DOX film, ‘Daughters of the Forest.’ Read more at .

In this interview, Otilia Portillo Padua talks about having a mycological (and sci-fi) approach to her SXSW and CPH:DOX film, Daughters of the Forest

03/18/2026