All Projects

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MOMMA

Some say that grief is love that has nowhere to go. This film explores grief as love that’s begging to be repurposed. Momma intimately displays a mother’s love and her

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The Black Future Initiative

The Black Future Manifest[o] is a living, breathing audio archive that will attempt to answer the questions, what needs to be done and what is currently being done to ensure

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Satana Deberry

Black officials in cities with significant black populations face a unique task. They are elected by everyone, to protect everyone, knowing all too well that the worst crimes and policies

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Bloodthicker

Bloodthicker is an atmospheric exploration of New Orleans’ contemporary rap community as seen through the eyes of three artists and friends whom share a unique bond through the shared legacies

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THE SNATCH AWAY

On the same day two boys in the American Deep South are swept into the air by different tornadoes and survive. But for what? THE SNATCH AWAY is an epic

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Surviveways

Donate A media and action project focused on the most important solutions you haven’t heard of, to meet our needs today and lay the groundwork for future generations.With Surviveways, we’re making them popular –

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The Loving Story

A racially-charged criminal trial and a heart-rending love story converge in this documentary about the Loving’s, set during the turbulent Civil Rights era. THE LOVING STORY is a story of

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The Big Ears Project

Knoxville, a city of about 200,000 at the base of the Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee, is an unlikely venue for The Big Ears Festival—“America’s (the world’s?) most thrillingly diverse festival,”

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Southern Doc fest

The South has stories to tell

October 10, 2026 | Durham, NC

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Get ready for another 3 days of learning, networking and good genuine Southern community fun! 

Voices of the South:
A Campaign Of Giving

Supporting southern stories and makers

This Giving Tuesday, join Southern Documentary Fund in reaching our $5,000 goal to support Southern filmmakers. Your gift amplifies diverse voices, fuels powerful storytelling, and ensures Southern stories continue to be told.