Championing Southern Stories
Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) is a trusted partner for veteran, emerging, and first time documentary makers across our region, helping them direct their lenses and microphones at powerful Southern stories and critical issues.
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2026 Southern documentary fund production grant
Southern Documentary Fund is excited to announce the upcoming SDF Production Grant, designed to support documentary filmmakers creating bold, authentic stories rooted in the American South. This funding opportunity will provide financial support to projects currently in production, helping makers move their films forward while amplifying underrepresented Southern voices.
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Jun
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24
Jun
2026 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Mentorship Webinar: How to Make Films at the End of the World with Resita Cox
The current media landscape requires filmmakers and producers especially to reimagine how they assist in birthing critical stories at the end of…
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What we do
Southern Documentary Fund is dedicated to supporting Southern makers and stories. Please see our resources below to learn more!
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Our Impact
$1.8MIn fiscal sponsorship funds raised since 2023Learn More100 + Projects currently under fiscal sponsorshipLearn More$155K In filmmaker grants awarded since 2023Learn More50 + Festival awards and recognition since 20221,200 +Audience members served annuallyLearn Here