Loving Opera Project

​A feature documentary at the intersection of creativity, history, representation and race. In Virginia, embed with a dynamic team of artists as they collaborate on a new opera about Richard […]

SisterhoodShip

“Sisterhoodship” (working title; was previously LeAnne Rucker Has Cancer) chronicles the extraordinary journey of two sisters, photographer Christine Rucker, and her younger sister, LeAnne Rucker, as they navigate the challenging […]

Hurricanes Sled Hockey

Granting access to a sport that most families with disabled children couldn’t fathom their kids playing, the Hurricanes Sled Hockey program does more than enrich the lives of countless families […]

Post In Black

Post in Black is a podcast and community platform that amplifies the voices of Black post-production professionals through interviews, live events, and educational programming, addressing the lack of visibility and […]

Seabreeze: A Legacy

The story of Seabreeze, NC. A black owned and operated beach community that thrived during the early 1900s, on the coast of North Carolina. An encapsulation of Seabreeze’s foundation, people, […]

Reel South

Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) and Reel South are proud to announce a new partnership designed to fortify  pathways for Southern filmmakers to continue making bold work in the region. This […]

Refuge in the Bay

Refuge in the Bay is a meditative yet pressing documentary about Chesapeake Bay communities fighting to hold onto their homes, cultures, and way of life as the land around them […]

Wild Yogi

Wild Yogi is a visual ode that presents the life of young Tikaram Yogi, as he journeys through the heart of Nepal in search of the divine. Tikaram’s metamorphosis into […]

Five Stories

“Five Stories” is a heartfelt documentary that celebrates the rich legacy and impact of Black dance in Atlanta, intertwining personal narratives, cultural milestones, and artistic brilliance. Through the voices of […]

The Radical Experiment of Haiti

A Haitian-American filmmaker retraces her ancestral link to a 19th-century abolitionist who led free African Americans to Haiti in a radical pursuit of liberty, only to confront what the nation’s […]

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