2025 Southern Documentary Convening Keynote Speaker Announcement
Elaine McMillion Sheldon to Deliver Keynote at the 2025 Southern Documentary ConveningJune 6–8, 2025 | Durham, NC Southern Documentary Fund is proud to announce that Elaine McMillion Sheldon will be […]
SDF Introduces Two New Executive Board Members
Southern Documentary Fund’s New Board Members Durham, N.C. – February 26, 2025 – Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Bobby Donaldson and Steven Raets […]
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 […]
