Whether you’re a filmmaker, work in the industry, or just love documentaries, the IDA has a membership that fits your needs, interests and budget. And you can feel good knowing that your annual dues help us build and serve the needs of a thriving documentary culture.

Membership Levels

ORDER  Doc Lover Membership $55

Benefits

Perfect for the documentary enthusiasts who want to take their interest to the next level with IDA’s exclusive nonfiction programing and events.

• Digital IDA membership card
• Digital subscription to the quarterly Documentary magazine
• Special invitations to screenings of documentaries throughout the year. IDA screens 40+ documentaries during the FallDocs and SpringDocs. Members receive invitations for virtual screenings to watch at home and in-person screenings with Q&As with the filmmakers. Members are allowed to bring a guest (+1) to in-person screenings.
• Stream the top 20 documentaries of the year and vote in the IDA Documentary Awards
• Access to and listing in our online Member Directory

ORDER  Doc Maker Membership $85

Benefits

Help master your craft with Doc Maker Membership, a level designed specifically for filmmakers and creators interested in joining IDA’s global network of documentary professionals. 

Filmmaker Resources

• All of the benefits included in the Doc Lover membership
• Access to 501(c)(3) nonprofit status through the IDA Fiscal Sponsorship program
• Access to educational videos and special programs with filmmakers
• Extended application deadline for IDA funds such as IDA Enterprise Documentary Fund
• Support for international members with O and P category visas
• Receive a monthly listing of upcoming grant deadlines
• Invitations and discounts to IDA networking and public events
• Discounts to partner festivals and events
• Complimentary print subscription (worth US$40) to the quarterly Documentary magazine
• Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance benefits through our partner Front Row Insurance exclusive for IDA members based in the United States or with a United States based company or address
• Subscription to our monthly Member Newsletter

Events & Screenings

• Exclusive virtual screenings of films and guest invitation (+1) for in-person viewings
• Invitations to IDA member-exclusive and industry networking events
• Discounts to the Getting Real conference
• Discounts to partner festivals, events, and online streaming platforms

IDA Documentary Awards

• Discounts on submission fees for IDA Documentary Awards
• Discounts on IDA Documentary Awards tickets for the IDA Documentary Awards Ceremony and After-Party
• Stream the top 20 documentaries of the year and vote for Best Feature and Best Short nominees

ORDER  Producer Membership $250

Benefits

A step above Doc Maker, Producer members stand out in the crowd with additional benefits fit for professionals who run the show.

• All the benefits included in Doc Maker Membership
• Invitations to VIP film receptions, screenings, and parties
• 25% off one submission fee for the IDA Documentary Awards
• Acknowledgment in our Annual Report, Supporters page, and Documentary magazine
   

ORDER  Storyteller Membership $500

Benefits

Storytellers are industry trend-setters. With this membership level, you can ensure you're in the “room where it happens” at IDA’s most exclusive events of the year.

All the benefits included in the Producer Membership

• 50% off one submission fee for the IDA Documentary Awards

ORDER  Indie Membership $1,000

Benefits

For the true documentary cinephile, Indie Membership is for the diehard IDA fans who come back again and again for our world-class programming.

• All the benefits included in Storyteller Membership
• One complimentary pass to the Getting Real conference
• One waived application fee for IDA Fiscal Sponsorship program

ORDER  Supporter Membership $2,500

Benefits

Supporters are true believers in IDA’s mission of lifting documentary storytellers and championing a thriving and inclusive documentary community.

• All the benefits included in Indie Membership
• One waived submission fee for the IDA Documentary Awards

ORDER  Advocate Membership $5,000

Benefits

Become an advocate of IDA and documentary storytellers. This VIP membership includes passes to flagship IDA events in addition to all the other great benefits.

• All the benefits included in Supporter Membership
• One complimentary ticket to the IDA Documentary Awards ceremony