International Documentary Association

Based in Los Angeles, the International Documentary Association is a nonprofit community organization supporting documentary storytellers and documentary culture. It brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, scholars, students, and documentary supporters through individual membership. Members and audiences can take part in documentary screenings and events, including curated screening series and film programs with Q&A panels. The association also shares industry resources and community programming through videos, featured projects, and its Documentary magazine, which publishes reporting and features about documentary work. Advocacy is another part of its work, including defending the rights and freedoms of documentary artists, activists, and journalists. Its programs connect audiences with documentary films and provide opportunities for people working in and around the field to engage with one another.