---
title: International Documentary Association (IDA)
description: A membership community and advocacy voice for documentary filmmakers and industry professionals.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/international-documentary
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-09-25"
updatedAt: "2026-10-02"
organizationType: Professional association
location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
website: https://www.documentary.org/
yearFounded: 1982
---

# International Documentary Association (IDA)

*Professional association • Los Angeles, CA, United States*

## About

A membership community and advocacy voice for documentary filmmakers and industry professionals.

The International Documentary Association (IDA) is a membership organization serving documentary filmmakers, industry professionals, scholars, and students. It supports the documentary field through screenings, events, awards-season programming, and educational content, and publishes Documentary magazine, featuring interviews, features, and festival coverage. IDA also engages in advocacy on behalf of filmmakers, including public statements on issues affecting the documentary community.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1982
- **Address:** 3600 Wilshire Boulevard, Ste 1810, Los Angeles, CA 90010
- **Website:** https://www.documentary.org/
- **Social Media:** bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/documentary.org, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/documentary.org, instagram: http://instagram.com/idaorg, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idaorg/, twitter: https://twitter.com/IDAorg, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsUYLxN5JtXGaIM459eYlkA

## Programs

View current programs from International Documentary Association (IDA) on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/international-documentary