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In this interview, filmmaker Nicole Costa talks trust, the archive, and trans representation in her new film, ‘No Money No Honey’. Read more at #DocumentaryMag. documentary.org/online-featu…
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In this interview, ‘The History of Concrete’ director John Wilson talks about impermanence, shooting solo, and repurposing cut scenes into B-roll. Read more at #DocumentaryMag.
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In this conversation, Keith Wilson talks about the value of critiquing the field with his live cinema performance on awards season madness, ‘Pleased to Announce.’ Read more at #DocumentaryMag.
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What makes someone the right person to follow? The ‘Against the Tide’ filmmaker explores casting as an act of recognition. Read more at #DocumentaryMag.
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IDA Documentary Screening Series ’26—a season of standout films, bold storytelling, + conversations with the filmmakers shaping documentary cinema today—‘Rehearsals For A Revolution’, September 18 in LA and September 24 in NY. RSVP for #IDAScreeningSeries. documentary.org/idascreening…
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Our September #DocSpotlight is ‘The Cigarette Surfboard,’ directed by IDA member Ben Judkins. Doc Spotlight highlights documentary projects in IDA's fiscal sponsorship program. Learn more at documentary.org/project/ciga…
ALT Yellow text with IDA logo. Doc Spotlight: The Cigarette Surfboard. Image: film still featuring a man in the middle of sprawled out surfboards.
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The ‘Whispers in May’ and ‘After the Rain’ cinematographer breaks down why he deems his close-to-30-pound bag indispensable. Read more at #DocumentaryMag.
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Congratulations to our members premiering at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The festival takes place September 10-20, in Toronto, Canada. Learn more at tiff.net/films?thumbnail. #IDAmembers
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We’re back! IDA Documentary Screening Series ’26 is a curated collection of the most acclaimed documentary films, presented by IDA in the lead-up to Awards Season. Exclusively for IDA members, Academy and Guild Members, and industry leaders. Learn more at
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Congratulations to our members premiering at this year’s Venice Film Festival. The festival takes place September 2-12, at the Lido di Venezia. Learn more at labiennale.org/en/cinema/202…. #IDAmembers
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In its 23rd edition, the Danish festival privileged fresh new voices and projects that put cocreation at their center. Read more at #DocumentaryMag.
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Are you a student? This one’s for you! We’re making it easier to access the tools, resources, and community you need to bring your nonfiction work to life. Students can get 50% OFF DocMaker and DocPro memberships! Claim your discount today: airtable.com/appcmKZ4elA0yzt…
ALT Student IDA membership. Back-to-school discount.
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Friends and colleagues pay tribute to the late ‘A Time for Burning’ filmmaker and Quest Productions founder. Read more at #DocumentaryMag.
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In this behind-the-scenes peek, a Berlin-based filmmaker recounts the trying journey to make his Paraguay-set doc. Read more at #DocumentaryMag.
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At the 60th edition of the Czech film festival, nonfiction storytellers called into question documentary’s ability to conjure proximity with its subjects. By @dabbatescianni. Read more at #DocumentaryMag.
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In this interview, filmmaker Vee Shi discusses ‘Time and Tide,’ his reticence toward making a documentary about his parents, and grappling with shifting cultural obligations of care. Read more at #DocumentaryMag.
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This year’s Chicago-based independent film exhibition conference was buoyed by optimism and a clear-eyed look at the future of arthouse theaters. Read more at #DocumentaryMag.
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In this interview, visual artist Amy Jenkins and her son and collaborator, Adam Sieswerda, talk about working together on their trans coming-of-age doc ‘Adam’s Apple.’ Read more at #DocumentaryMag.
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IDA Awards CFE deadline extended!! Share your work by September 1. We’ve been wowed by the surge of inquiries and submissions for the 42nd Annual IDA Documentary Awards. Members get an additional two weeks, with submission due by September 15. #IDAawards
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Fictional depictions of nonfiction filmmakers present us as predatory narcissists who unwittingly become monstrous stand-ins for documentary practice. Read more at #DocumentaryMag.
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