Independent Documentary Directors @IDDirectors
A non-hierarchical & growing group of US-based indie doc directors aiming to collectively foster inclusive, diverse, equitable & thriving working environment. Joined September 2020-
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We are a non-hierarchical community of independent documentary directors working together towards a more equitable and creative space for non-fiction filmmakers. Join us. instagram.com/p/CGH4HTzJZWu/…
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@skdocs is moderating a great panel of fellow directors at @IDAorg #docsgetreal. Tune into "Breaking it Down: The Interivew."
@firelightmedia @DJLaylo @ThrutheNightdoc @CamdenIFF we will not miss it
we'll be there
After tonight’s Opening Night screening of @timemovie, stick around for a live Q&A with director Garrett Bradley and Sarah Workneh! #ciff2020 #camdeniff #youcangetherefromthere
@ursulaliang @HSDFI Congratulations @ursulaliang!
@thompowers @sabbygnyc YES - we are watching you too, BDC and @sabbygnyc 🔥💥
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Welcome @IDDirectors 🔥 The more the merrier. No scarcity mentality around doing the work to make our field more equitable 🙌🏼 #dpa #docproducers
Part of starting IDD was our admiration of the @DocProducers & their work. We see ourselves as allies & would like to work collectively across causes. #docsgetreal #IDD #IndependentDocumenaryDirectors @IDAorg
@CatyBC Thanks so much! We'll check it out!
Are you an independent documentary director based in the US? Are you seeking systemic change and equity, support and community? How about more horizontal leadership in our field? We're hosting a free, virtual breakout session tomorrow, Wed 9/30, at #GettingReal20. Join us!
Thank you all so much for joining us in our first public event! Please consider joining IDD! Hope to see you soon!
IDD Member @hannahjayanti: We see our work as part of larger work of how people come together and create new futures - in doc filmmaking and society. #docsgetreal #IDD #IndependentDocumenaryDirectors @IDAorg
IDD is all-volunteer, rotating leadership, adaptive, with non-hierarchical structure! #docsgetreal #IDD #IndependentDocumenaryDirectors @IDAorg
IDD is committed to working with your capacity (with your own indie filmmaking, freelance work, full-time jobs, family, etc). #docsgetreal #IDD #IndependentDocumenaryDirectors @IDAorg
IDD Member @hannahjayanti is wrapping things up. #docsgetreal #IDD #IndependentDocumenaryDirectors @IDAorg
Reminder of our current membership requirements: indiedocdirectors.org/membership #docsgetreal #IDD #IndependentDocumenaryDirectors @IDAorg
We look forward to the IDD growing and changing as our needs as indie doc directors grow and change. #docsgetreal #IDD #IndependentDocumenaryDirectors @IDAorg
Many IDD members are also part of @AADocNetwork, @browngirlsdocm, @firelightmedia. #docsgetreal #IDD #IndependentDocumenaryDirectors @IDAorg
Part of starting IDD was our admiration of the @DocProducers & their work. We see ourselves as allies & would like to work collectively across causes. #docsgetreal #IDD #IndependentDocumenaryDirectors @IDAorg
Right now IDD is a volunteer-run group of working, indie doc filmmakers. At this time we only have the capacity to support directors working in the U.S. #docsgetreal #IDD #IndependentDocumenaryDirectors @IDAorg
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