IDPA is a non-profit organisation that came into being in 1956. It is registered as a public trust under the Bombay Public Trust Act 1950. Today IDPA is India ’s single largest association of producers of documentaries, animation films, advertisement films and TV programmes.
In its over 50 years of existence, IDPA has worked in the interest of documentary and short film makers by providing a forum for like-minded professionals. It has facilitated their working life by providing them with regular updates, standardised rate cards and by settling disputes.
IDPA has organised film festivals and instituted awards to recognise and reward the talents of Indian short film makers. IDPA is also involved with educational institutions that offer courses in media and communications and would like to reach out to young people entering the profession.
Together with Films Division, IDPA has been co-organiser of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) since its inception in 1988 (when it was known as the Bombay International Film Festival (BIFF).
Currently, the membership of IDPA is open to any Indian filmmaker who makes documentaries, shorts, commercials, corporate films and animation films. IDPA encourages students of film to join at discounted rates and anyone with a passion for films as associate members.
Executive Committee Members 2010-2011 and 2011-2012
