BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Southern Documentary Fund - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Southern Documentary Fund REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20230312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20231105T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260527T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T211144 CREATED:20260507T135906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T145442Z UID:21845-1779883200-1779888600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: Crowdfunding to Build Independence with Seed&Spark DESCRIPTION:Crowdfunding to Build Independence is Seed&Spark’s flagship class\, and lays out the steps toward a successful crowdfunding campaign\, as well as a career-long action plan most likely to create a lasting\, flourishing\, direct relationship with an audience. \nAttendees learn how to find your audience\, structure your crowdfunding campaign\, pick the right goal and incentives\, and much more. URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/mentorship-webinar-crowdfunding-to-build-independence-with-seedspark/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mentorship-Webinars-2026-42.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T211145 CREATED:20260120T230746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T204425Z UID:20200-1774440000-1774443600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: Ethical Filmmaking DESCRIPTION:What does it truly mean to make films ethically? Join Emmy Award–winning producer and director Daresha Kyi for a powerful and timely conversation on embedding accountability\, care\, and justice into every stage of the filmmaking process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis mentorship webinar is free for Southern Documentary Fund members. URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/mentorship-webinar-ethical-filmmaking/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mentorship-Webinars-2026-20.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260225T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T211145 CREATED:20260120T230202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T204352Z UID:20197-1772020800-1772024400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: DIY: The Documentary Director as the Cinematographer DESCRIPTION:When resources are limited\, becoming the cinematographer of your own films can be a powerful creative advantage. In this webinar\, filmmaker and cinematographer Andy Sarjahani breaks down the benefits of this approach and discusses how it has supported his filmmaking practice and independent career. \nThis event is free for Southern Documentary Fund members. URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/mentorship-webinar-diy-the-documentary-director-as-the-cinematographer/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mentorship-Webinars-2026-19.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T211145 CREATED:20251223T213924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T120215Z UID:20056-1768996800-1769000400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Directing for Impact with Resita Cox DESCRIPTION:As funding and distribution opportunities shrink\, independent documentary filmmakers must rethink sustainability. This workshop explores impact-driven filmmaking as a pathway to long-term artistic stability\, community transformation\, and systemic change. \nLed by impact producer and director Resita Cox\, the session reframes impact campaigns as a core part of the filmmaking process—not an afterthought. Using the Freedom Hill Youth Media Camp as a case study\, participants will learn how prioritizing community contribution over profit can build equitable models that pay filmmakers\, remove barriers for underserved communities\, and create lasting impact. \nThis webinar will be in partnership with the Duke Center for Documentary Studies. \nThis is a FREE webinar\, you can register HERE. URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/directing-for-impact-with-resita-cox/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mentorship-Webinars-2026-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251119T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T211145 CREATED:20250818T192620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T193050Z UID:19153-1763553600-1763559000@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: BEING RESOURCEFUL DESCRIPTION:BEING RESOURCEFUL\n \nDocumentary filmmaker and podcast host\, Eli Yetter-Bowman walks you through the process of making a living in the industry. Eli has led the North Carolina based documentary company\, Ethereal Films\, for almost a decade raising nearly $1M in funding for various projects. In this webinar they cover all aspects of how to be resourceful: making due with little and getting more to do more. Advice for producing\, pitching\, and marketing plus a crash course on getting resources for your project\, especially at the beginning. \n \n Register Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/mentorship-webinar-being-resourceful/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar,Paid Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mentorship-Webinars-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251022T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T211145 CREATED:20250922T193643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T193815Z UID:19242-1761134400-1761139800@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: Film Festival Strategies for Documentary Filmmakers DESCRIPTION:Film Festival Strategies for Documentary Filmmakers\n \n Choosing the right festivals can shape your documentary’s success. Join documentary filmmaker Colleen Thurston as she shares tips on selecting festivals\, planning submissions\, and maximizing your film’s impact on the festival circuit. \n \n Register Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/mentorship-webinar-film-festival-strategies-for-documentary-filmmakers/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar,Paid Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Mentorship-Webinars-23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250924T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T211145 CREATED:20250729T150620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T181632Z UID:18888-1758715200-1758720600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: Finding Your Creative Voice in Times of Crisis DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Creative Voice in Times of Crisis\n \nIn a time of uncertainty for the documentary field\, this webinar offers Southern filmmakers practical tips\, creative methods\, and encouragement. Learn strategies to navigate challenges\, sustain your projects\, and stay grounded in your storytelling. Join documentary filmmaker Pilar Timpane for a focused\, supportive session designed to strengthen your work and community. \n \n Register Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/finding-your-creative-voice-in-times-of-crisis/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar,Paid Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mentorship-Webinars-10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250827T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T211145 CREATED:20250715T161315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T154925Z UID:18825-1756296000-1756301400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:SDF Resource Webinar: The Ethics Resource Library with the Documentary Producers Alliance DESCRIPTION:The Ethics resource library\n \nOn August 27 at 12PM ET\, the Southern Documentary Fund is partnering with the Documentary Producers Alliance to introduce the Ethics Resource Library—a living\, evolving tool designed to help filmmakers navigate the complex ethical questions that arise throughout the creative process. \nDeveloped by DPA’s Ethics Subcommittee\, the library offers curated\, topic-based resources—from articles and toolkits to videos and keynote talks—designed to meet our industry’s changing needs around consent\, representation\, authorship\, and more. \nThis webinar will explore how the library was created\, why it matters now\, and how you can use it in your own practice. \n \n Register Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/the-ethics-resource-library-with-the-documentary-producers-alliance/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mentorship-Webinars-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250723T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250723T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T211145 CREATED:20250626T121728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T122200Z UID:18581-1753272000-1753277400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: INNERviewing: Heart-Forward Storytelling Approach and Practice Broken Down into 4 Simple Steps DESCRIPTION:NNERviewing: Heart-Forward Storytelling Approach and Practice Broken Down into 4 Simple Steps\n \nWil Weldon has two decades of experience interviewing people for video production. This seminar will dive into his approach of interviewing subjects\, which he calls “Heart-Forward Storytelling.” The basics of the approach\, how to apply it to a variety of situations\, and a few examples\, as well as time for questions. The focus is for interviewers to shift how they conduct interviews in a way that will transform results in multiple aspects of the interview. \n \n Register Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/mentorship-webinar-innerviewing-heart-forward-storytelling-approach-and-practice-broken-down-into-4-simple-steps/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Zaire-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T211145 CREATED:20250527T175146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T203826Z UID:17950-1750852800-1750852800@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: Shared Visions: The Director-Cinematographer Collaboration DESCRIPTION:The collaboration between a director and cinematographer sits at the heart of great visual storytelling – but how do we develop these important relationships? Join award-winning cinematographer and director Sarah Hennigan for a conversation about establishing new creative collaborations and how to go about cultivating a shared vision for your project. URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/mentorship-webinar-shared-visions-the-director-cinematographer-collaboration/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250528T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T211145 CREATED:20250423T163420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T172857Z UID:17566-1748433600-1748433600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: Ideation and Aesthetics: Creating Documentary Films for Ya Folks DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and transformative workshop designed to empower filmmakers and storytellers who are passionate about representing and uplifting their communities through the art of cinema. “Ideation and Aesthetics: Creating Documentary Films for Ya Folks” invites participants to explore the intersection of creative ideation and visual storytelling\, focusing on how film can serve as a powerful medium for cultural expression and community representation in a time where your unique voice is needed! URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/mentorship-webinar-ideation-and-aesthetics-creating-documentary-films-for-ya-folks/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250423T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T211145 CREATED:20250303T212020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T174814Z UID:16804-1745409600-1745415000@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: Animation In Documentary DESCRIPTION:Often\, documentary films rely solely on talking heads\, verité footage\, and archival to tell a story. One of the most compelling ways to improve the visual recipe\, to break up the standard visuals of documentary\, is to incorporate animation into your film. This webinar will cover animation styles\, budgets\, methods for building illustrations and visual ideas\, storyboarding\, DIY animation\, when to use animation\, when not to use animation\, and more.\n\nRegister Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/animation-in-documentary/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Webinars-6-e1741036997377.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T211145 CREATED:20250131T170335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T165416Z UID:16516-1742990400-1742994000@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Music Cue Sheets DESCRIPTION:Music Cue Sheets\nDate/Time: March 26 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (EST) \nMusic cue sheets may seem like an administrative task\, but they can have a significant impact on your projects and revenue. Poorly managed cue sheets can lead to legal complications\, lost income\, and unnecessary stress. \nJoin Director and Producer Gerald K. Barclay in this webinar for a detailed guide on the critical role cue sheets play\, the benefits they offer and the overview of other music licensing options you should know about \nThis Webinar is presented by Gerald Barclay\, Director and Producer. \n\nRegister Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/music-cue-sheets/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Webinars-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T211145 CREATED:20250129T214343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T165416Z UID:16450-1740571200-1740574800@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Writing Your Own Grant Applications DESCRIPTION:Writing Your Own Grant Applications\nDate/Time: February 26th | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EST) \nStarting your own documentary film project can feel overwhelming\, but crafting a strong grant application and pitch materials is an essential step to get you on the right path. In this webinar\, documentary filmmaker Robie Flores will share the valuable lessons she’s learned from applying for funding and how she used feedback from both successful and unsuccessful rounds to refine her approach and strengthen her voice as an emerging director.\nThis Webinar is presented by Robie Flores\, Director. \n \n Register Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/writing-your-own-grant-applications/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Webinars-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241011T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T211145 CREATED:20241001T184057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T165416Z UID:15868-1728648000-1728651600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Negotiating Contracts for Independent Documentary Producers (webinar) DESCRIPTION:Negotiating Contracts for Independent Documentary Producers (webinar) \nDate / Time: October 11th | 12 PM – 1 PM (EST) \nIn this webinar\, we’ll talk about the latest set of guidelines from the Documentary Producers Alliance on Negotiating Contracts for Independent Documentary Producers. Independent documentary producers face a variety of complicated challenges\, including how to make a living from their work. So\, volunteer members of the Documentary Producers Alliance came together over the course of two years to develop this set of best practices as a resource for work-for-hire doc producers to be better equipped to navigate the doc landscape\, which lacks clear rules around sustainable working conditions and compensation for producers. The guidelines are a tool for independent documentary producers as they consider and define working relationships with rights holders. They are the first of their kind\, including a recommended rate table for producers\, what terms producers should consider within a contract\, and a glossary of key terms and phrases. \nThis webinar is presented by J.R. Hardman\, Board Member of the Documentary Producers Alliance. \n \n REGISTER URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/negotiating-contracts-for-independent-documentary-producers-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DPA-webinar-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR