Programs

Southern Documentary Fund is based in Durham, North Carolina and serves documentary filmmakers living or working in the American South – Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

We support artists throughout the South, pointing their lenses wherever they choose—locally, around the region, or internationally. We also work with artists from all over the country who have chosen to tell a Southern story.

Learning and Community

Fiscal Sponsorship

SDF is currently sponsoring over 100 inspiring and important documentaries, collaborating closely on getting these projects funded, made, and seen.

Southern Documentary Convening

The SDF Annual Artists Convening takes place each spring in Durham, NC. Filmmakers from around the South and beyond are invited.

Mentorship Program

The SDF Mentorship Program is designed to pair established filmmakers and industry experts with emerging and new filmmakers.

SDF Screenings

Southern Documentary Fund hosts screenings that showcase Southern stories and connect audiences with filmmakers through powerful documentaries and post-film conversations.