Programs
Everything Southern Documentary Fund runs, current programs first.
Programs
Filmmaking GrantsEach year, SDF is proud to award grants to filmmakers telling stories they are connected to, that fully represent the complexity and nuance of the American South.
Fiscal SponsorshipSDF is currently sponsoring over 100 inspiring and important documentaries, collaborating closely on getting these projects funded, made, and seen.
- Maker After Dark
The Maker After Dark Series invites documentary makers into an intimate, late-night conversation with industry leaders, creating space to share real experiences, practical advice, and honest insights about the craft and career of filmmaking.
MentorshipThe SDF Mentorship Program is designed to pair filmmakers and industry experts with emerging and new filmmakers.
Reel southREEL SOUTH is a documentary series co-produced by PBS North Carolina, South Carolina ETV, and Louisiana Public Broadcasting and produced in association with Alabama PublicTelevision, South Florida PBS, Tennessee Public Television Council, and WABE.
- SDF Screenings
Southern Documentary Fund hosts screenings that showcase Southern stories and connect audiences with filmmakers through powerful documentaries and post-film conversations.
Southern Documentary ConveningThe SDF Annual Artists Convening takes place each spring in Durham, NC. Filmmakers from around the South and beyond are invited.
Southern Doc FestExperience the power of Southern storytelling at Southern Doc Fest, a one-day festival dedicated to authentic documentaries and the filmmakers behind them.
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