The International Documentary Association supports filmmakers, and it can help you get the financing you need to bring your projects to life.
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Are you an independent filmmaker or documentarian looking for funding opportunities? Look no further than the International Documentary Association (IDA). With close to 150 funding programs, the IDA offers an impressive list of grants and awards ranging from $250 to $500,000. Whether you need support for development, production, post-production, or distribution, the IDA has you covered. They even have grants specifically tailored to different topics, filmmakers, locations, and mediums. Plus, they have their own grant programs, including the Pare Lorentz Documentary Fund. Don’t miss out on the chance to bring your projects to life with the help of the IDA. Access the full list of grants here.
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Documentary storytelling expands our understanding of shared human experience, fostering an informed, compassionate, and connected world. The International Documentary Association (IDA) is dedicated to building and serving the needs of a thriving documentary culture. Through its programs, the IDA provides resources, creates community, and defends rights and freedoms for documentary artists, activists, and journalists. —IDA’s Mission Statement
IDA’s list of grants support the following types of projects:
- Development (pre-production, scripting, treatments, etc.).
- Production (equipment, goods/services/labor subsidies, etc.).
- Post-production (editing, sound design, etc.).
- Distribution (marketing, festivals, competitions, outreach & engagement, etc.).
- By topic (human rights, gender, the environment, economic policy, etc).
- By filmmaker (emerging filmmakers, female, Middle-Eastern, LGBTQ, etc.).
- By location (U.S., Africa, Latin America, Asia, Middle East, etc.).
- By medium (web-based, digital media, VR/AR, etc.).
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Don’t limit yourself to third-party grants. The IDA also hosts its own grant programs, including the Pare Lorentz Documentary Fund. These grants offer funding for a variety of film projects, from documentaries to short films, feature narratives, animation, and experimental films. The IDA is committed to supporting and nurturing a thriving documentary culture, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to fund your project. Check out the full list of grants and start bringing your ideas to life.
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