Fellowship opportunity for documentary filmmakers

DEADLINE: JULY 14, 2022 —The International Documentary Association (IDA) seeks applications from documentary filmmakers.

Through the Getting Real Fellowship programme, IDA seeks to spotlight emerging and mid-career documentary professionals who have inspired visions that will benefit their communities and the field at large.

From September 27-29, 2022, IDA will welcome 20 fellows – ten filmmakers and ten industry professionals – to Los Angeles for its biennial Getting Real conference.

The fellowship for documentary filmmakers will cover airfare, lodging, and registration.

The deadline for applications is July 14, 2022.

APPLY HERE

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