AN UPDATE FROM SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARY FUND’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

After two years as the Executive Director of Southern Documentary Fund, Kristy Garcia Breneman has announced that she will be transitioning from her role in mid-May. During her tenure, Kristy […]
FIVE SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARIES TO WATCH FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Southern Womanhood—the Southern Lady—is an archetype that all women from the South have had to reckon with at some point in their lives. I’ll never forget the moment when I […]
FIVE SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARIES TO WATCH FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Dive into the rich and constantly evolving world of Southern Black culture with these five powerful documentaries. Christopher Everett, SDF Program Manager, has selected each film as they shed light […]
SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARY FUND TO RECEIVE $25,000 GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS

Durham, N.C. – Jan. 10, 2023 – Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a […]
SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARY FUND ANNOUNCES ITS 2022 PRODUCTION GRANTEES

Durham, N.C. – Oct. 17, 2022 – Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) has selected five projects to receive a total of $50,000 in production grants. Recipients include a diverse group of […]
SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARY FUND SPARKS THE ARTS

Durham, N.C. – Oct 11, 2022 – Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) has been awarded a Spark the Arts grant by the North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC) to engage audiences with […]
2022 SDF PRODUCTION GRANT CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Durham, N.C. – June 3, 2022 – Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) announces call for entries for the 2022 SDF Production Grant. The call for production grant proposals is open effective immediately […]
5 DOCUMENTARIES TO WATCH FOR LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH

Visibility Matters! It is the beginning of a conversation. It is the acknowledgment that difference is seen and valued. In our current world, there continues to be much fear expressed […]
5 DOCUMENTARIES TO STREAM FOR EARTH DAY

Need some ideas for films to watch in celebration of Earth Day? Southern Documentary Fund has selected 5 documentaries that demonstrate support for environmental protection. CAN’T STOP THE WATER (2013) […]
SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARY FUND AWARDS TEN PRODUCTION GRANTEES

Durham, N.C. – Dec 7, 2021 – Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) has selected ten projects to receive Production Grants in the amount of $10,000 each. Recipients include a diverse group […]