Durham, N.C. – July 18, 2024 – Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) announces call for entries for the 2024 SDF Production Grant. The call for production grant proposals will open July 18, 2024 and will close August 16, 2024. Five filmmakers will be awarded $10,000 each, totaling $50,000. Applications and submission guidelines can be found on the SDF website. 

SDF Artistic Director Christopher Everett says, “Funding is critical for any filmmaker, especially documentary filmmakers in the South. We’re thrilled to offer five filmmakers $10,000 each to help them with the production of their projects. Additionally, grant recipients will have access to SDF’s Mentorship program, which provides makers with valuable feedback as they develop their films.”

SDF is hosting two grant information sessions. Each session will give an overview of SDF’s Production Grant, eligibility requirements, and tips for writing a successful application. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions about the grant process. Information sessions will take place on Monday, July 29, 1pm EST and Tuesday, August 14, 4pm EST via Zoom, and recorded sessions will be made available.

The 2024 SDF Production Grant is made possible thanks to the generous support of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, which has renewed its funding for SDF with an award of $600,000 over three years in general operating support to further SDF’s programs and mission to deliver critical resources to Southern documentarians.