Southern Documentary FundSDF Screenings
Southern Documentary Fund hosts screenings that showcase Southern stories and connect audiences with filmmakers through powerful documentaries and post-film conversations.
From southerndocumentaryfund.org/sdf-screenings ↗About this program
In partnership with Kinema, Southern Documentary Fund presents a curated series of documentary screenings that offer audiences a deeper look into the filmmaking process. Each screening is followed by a Q&A session, creating space for meaningful conversation and behind-the-scenes insight directly from the filmmakers.
SDF Presents showcases powerful, completed films created by Southern Documentary Fund makers—whether supported through our grants or fiscal sponsorship. These special screenings celebrate the artistry and impact of Southern storytelling, bringing audiences together to experience the finished works and the voices behind them.
Fresh Docs is Southern Documentary Fund's work-in-progress screening series. These screenings give SDF makers an opportunity to showcase their work fresh from the edit suite, and receive feedback directly from audiences and industry professionals.
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 Sponsorship$45 application fee; 6% administrative cost share on contributed monies plus payment processing fees for online donations; $65 annual Membership fee per projectSDF is currently sponsoring over 100 inspiring and important documentaries, collaborating closely on getting these projects funded, made, and seen.Maker After DarkThe 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.