IDA Reveals Getting Real '26 Conference Lineup with Keynotes from Mandy Chang and Petna Katondolo
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Matthew Carey
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The International Documentary Association (IDA) has announced the full lineup for its Getting Real '26 biennial conference, taking place July 20-23 in Los Angeles and online. The event focuses on the art and industry of documentary filmmaking, featuring keynote addresses by Mandy Chang (CEO, UK Documentary Film Council) and Petna Katondolo (filmmaker and artistic director, Yole!Africa), along with a State of the Business panel discussion including Sam Denby of Nebula streaming service.
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on the art and industry of documentary filmmaking
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