International Documentary Association

09/03/2026

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!

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08/31/2026

Friends and colleagues pay tribute to the late ‘A Time for Burning’ filmmaker and Quest Productions founder. Read more at .

Friends and colleagues pay tribute to the late ‘A Time for Burning’ filmmaker and Quest Productions founder.

08/28/2026

In this behind-the-scenes peek, a Berlin-based filmmaker recounts the trying journey to make his Paraguay-set doc. Read more at .

In this behind-the-scenes peek, a Berlin-based filmmaker recounts the trying journey to make his Paraguay-set doc

08/27/2026

At the 60th edition of the Czech film festival, nonfiction storytellers called into question documentary’s ability to conjure proximity with its subjects. By Davide Abbatescianni. Read more at .

At the 60th edition of the Czech film festival, nonfiction storytellers called into question documentary’s ability to conjure proximity with its subjects

08/26/2026

The FSP is ‘Welcome Home, Sister’ by director/producer Emma Spencer and producer Greg Little, EP. ‘Welcome Home, Sister’ is an upcoming feature documentary about Penni Evans, a former American Red Cross Donut Dollie whose story reveals the overlooked history of the civilian women who served alongside U.S. troops during the Vietnam War. This film is currently raising finishing funds. https://www.documentary.org/project/welcome-home-sister

08/25/2026

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 .

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

08/24/2026

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 .

This year’s Chicago-based independent film exhibition conference was buoyed by optimism and a clear-eyed look at the future of arthouse theaters

08/21/2026

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.’ By Davide Abbatescianni. Read more at .

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

08/20/2026

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—especially among international filmmakers—so we’re extending the submission deadline. Members get an additional two weeks, with submission due by September 15. https://www.documentary.org/awards2026/entries

08/18/2026

Fictional depictions of nonfiction filmmakers present us as predatory narcissists who unwittingly become monstrous stand-ins for documentary practice. Read more at

Fictional depictions of nonfiction filmmakers present us as predatory narcissists who unwittingly become monstrous stand-ins for documentary practice