SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARY FUND TO RECEIVE $45,000 AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS

Durham, NC – January 14, 2025 – Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants […]
SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARY FUND AWARDS SEVEN PRODUCTION GRANTS

Durham, N.C. – November 20, 2024 – Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) has selected seven projects to receive a total of $105,000 in production grants. Recipients include a diverse group of […]
SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARY FUND TO RECEIVE $87,643 ARTSHERE GRANT

Grant Projects Designed to Expand Access to Arts Participation in Communities Nationwide Durham, N.C. – Southern Documentary Fund is one of 112 organizations nationwide selected to receive an ArtsHERE grant as […]
HOW TO GET LOCKED IN BY LOCKED CUT: A QUICK MUSIC CHECKLIST FOR FILMMAKERS

You’ve made it! You had an idea, went through pre-pro, shot, and edited the story of your dreams. Now it’s submission season and you are sailing headfirst into locked cut. […]
SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARY FUND EXPANDS FILMMAKING GRANTS

Durham, N.C. – August 21, 2024 – Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Production Grants for Southern filmmakers. This year, SDF will increase the […]
2024 SDF PRODUCTION GRANT CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN

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 […]
SDF FILMS TO WATCH FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Celebrate Women’s History Month by exploring these nine SDF documentaries about women who made history and those continuing to do so. ANGEL OF ALABAMA (2023) Director: Elijah Yetter-Bowman Logline: […]
SDF FILMS TO WATCH FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Dive into the rich and constantly evolving world of Black culture with these sixteen powerful documentaries. With thought-provoking storytelling and impactful education, these documentaries offer an insightful journey into the […]
SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARY FUND TO RECEIVE $30,000 GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS

Durham, N.C. – Jan. 24, 2024 – Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants […]
SDF FILMS TO WATCH ON MLK DAY

If you’re looking to enjoy a documentary this weekend in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, you’re in for a treat. Christopher Everett, SDF Artistic Director, has curated a […]