In this IDA member-exclusive Festival Strategy, IDA’s Director of Artist Programs, Abby Sun, will take 20-minute strategy sessions with select filmmakers who fill out the optional project intake form at the end of the following registration form.

As the workshop is open, all attendees will be able to observe all of the strategy sessions. Six projects will be selected to take part.

In addition, attendees are required to listen to or watch the 38-minute recording of the Festival Strategy Workshop, which will answer many common questions about festival applications, negotiations, and communications.

RSVP is required, as spots are limited for in-person participants and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 50 registrants. Members with projects at any stage are encouraged to attend. Having a project to workshop is not a requirement of attending the office hours.

Light refreshments, drinks, and snacks will be provided for in-person participants. Masks are encouraged while not eating or drinking. Please note that street parking and parking in our offices are available at the attendees' expense. Please note that IDA office is a no-scent space.