Our Organisation
Established in 1987, AIDC is a leading organisation for the Australian documentary and factual sector and a driving force in the creation of a robust and sustainable industry ecosystem that supports, inspires and elevates the craft and business of nonfiction storytelling.
OUR CONFERENCE
Through the world-class annual Australian International Documentary Conference and bespoke professional and project initiatives, AIDC seeks to inspire innovation and creativity, strengthen the breadth and viability of projects at all stages of production, and build knowledge and capacity for diverse practitioners.
AIDC also celebrates and recognises excellence in the field while creating vital connections to industry leaders and global markets to unlock new creative and business outcomes.
AIDC 2026 will take place 2-5 March 2026 at ACMI in Melbourne / Naarm, followed by an online international marketplace 11-12 March 2026.
Join us for Australia’s premier event for documentary and factual servicing the screen and digital media industries.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
AIDC acknowledges the Wurundjeri / Woiwurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin nations as the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather for AIDC each year. We pay our respects to elders past and present and extend our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all nations as the original storytellers of this land.
AIDC STATEMENT REGARDING PROGRAMMING & SAFETY
AIDC’s core goal is to support and elevate documentary and factual storytelling by bringing together the Australian industry with representatives from across the globe to drive collaboration, development and production and to inspire innovation and ignite social change.
Nonfiction filmmaking inherently amplifies diverse perspectives, and we are steadfast in our approach to showcasing a wide range of voices and stories. AIDC is dedicated to curating spaces for these perspectives, fostering discussions and connections through the films our community creates and the conversations they inspire.
Organisationally, we are committed to the principles of self-determination and freedom of speech, advocating for everyone’s right to express themselves freely and make independent choices. However, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy against bullying, violence, bigotry, discrimination, and racism across all AIDC platforms, whether in-person or online. We expect every participant, including guests, staff, audience members, volunteers, partners, donors, and funders, to uphold these standards of respect and decency.
We ask all AIDC attendees to collaborate with us in building an atmosphere of safety and inclusivity.