Filmmaker John Beder shares a case study on how he was able to raise money for his documentary HOW TO SUE THE KLAN from state, city, and community funding partners. Competing against the country or world for film funds can be daunting, but John will share some tips and ideas on how to fund your […]
The 2023 BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival opening night film is presented in partnership with the Southern Documentary Fund.In South Carolina, African American Jaime Harrison takes on Republican incumbent Lindsey Graham to run for US Senate. In a state with one of the largest Black populations in the US, Harrison faces not only a global […]
May The Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story follows the rise, breakup, and reunion of Little Brother, the critically acclaimed and widely influential Hip-Hop group from Durham, North Carolina.A music documentary in the tradition of films like Beats Rhymes & Life, Zappa, or 20 Feet From Stardom, May the Lord Watch details the vast impact […]
You’ve spent months or even years completing your documentary, but you don’t know what to do next or how to make money from your project? Join SDF Artistic Director and documentary filmmaker Chris Everett for a conversation on how to monetize your documentary film using a DIY (do it yourself) approach. Don't miss out on […]
SDF Presents: HOW TO SUE THE KLAN at the NC Black Film Festival in Wilmington, North Carolina HOW TO SUE THE KLAN is the story of how five Black women from Chattanooga used legal ingenuity to take on the Ku Klux Klan in a historic 1982 civil case, fighting to hold them accountable for their […]
Beyond the Shot List: Finding Your Documentary's LookJoin us for an interactive webinar featuring award-winning director and cinematographer, Andrew H. Brown, renowned for his film "Between the Rains" which clinched the Best Cinematography award at Tribeca Festival 2023. Nominated again in 2024 for the IDA Award for Best Cinematography, Andrew will delve into his unique […]
SDF Presents: HOW TO SUE THE KLAN at BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival How to Sue the Klan is the story of how five Black women from Chattanooga used legal ingenuity to take on the Ku Klux Klan in a historic 1982 civil case, fighting to hold them accountable for their crimes and bring justice to […]
Look Different (Meetup for Triangle Documentary Filmmakers)Date / Time: October 3rd | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (EST)Location: Queen Street Magic Boat (406 N. Queen St, Durham, 27703)Join us for Look Different, a quarterly meetup for Triangle documentary filmmakers, on Thursday, October 3rd at Queen Street Magic Boat in Durham, NC. The local documentary scene feels a […]
Negotiating Contracts for Independent Documentary Producers (webinar)Date / Time: October 11th | 12 PM - 1 PM (EST)In 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 […]
Podcasting: Past, Present, Future (webinar)Date / Time: October 25th | 12 PM - 1:30 PM (EST)Are you an audio creator who is trying to navigate the current podcasting landscape and wondering where and how you might fit in? The industry is generating a lot of headlines and discussion about what's next and possible amid financial […]
Join us for a powerful screening of Wilmington on Fire, a compelling documentary by director Christopher Everett that explores the untold history of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre—one of the most harrowing yet overlooked events in American history.Before Tulsa, before Rosewood—there was Wilmington. In 1898, Wilmington, North Carolina, was the state’s largest city, home to a […]
Starting 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.
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