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SUMMARY:Kinema Screening: Stay Prayed Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Kinema screening of Stay Prayed Up\, a moving portrait of faith\, music\, and community rooted in the American South. Centered on the powerful voice and spirit of Mother Lena Mae Perry and her gospel group\, The Branchettes\, the film captures a legacy of song that has uplifted generations. As Perry prepares for a long-awaited live recording\, Stay Prayed Up offers an intimate look at devotion\, friendship\, and the enduring impact of Southern storytelling—on stage and beyond. \n 
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/kinema-screening-stay-prayed-up/
LOCATION:Virtual Screening
CATEGORIES:Kinema Screenings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260527T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T145442Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
CREATED:20260212T211945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T174338Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Documentary Convening
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Documentary Convening is an annual three-day conference for first-time\, emerging and experienced documentary makers taking place this year in Durham\, NC. Attendees will benefit from workshops\, panel discussions\, and networking opportunities with industry professionals. The event aims to provide both practical skills and artistic growth through personal connections and relevant discussions.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/southern-documentary-convening/
LOCATION:The Fruit\, 305 S Dillard St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260605T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
CREATED:20260511T165141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T165141Z
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SUMMARY:Student Doc Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our inaugural SDF Student Doc Pitch\, where emerging filmmakers take the stage to present their documentary ideas to a panel of industry professionals. Students from colleges and universities across the South will pitch their projects\, receive valuable feedback from experts\, and compete for prizes that will help bring their stories to life. This event celebrates the next generation of Southern documentary storytellers and offers a first look at their stories in development.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/student-doc-pitch/
LOCATION:The Fruit\, 305 S Dillard St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260605T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260605T173000
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
CREATED:20251203T202747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T195832Z
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SUMMARY:Convening Check in & Opening Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Opening Mixer and Check-In as we kick off the 2026 Southern Documentary Convening with conversation\, connection\, and community. This casual gathering is a chance for makers\, partners\, and supporters to meet\, settle in\, and set the tone for a weekend rooted in Southern storytelling. We’ll welcome you with warmth\, ease\, and space to begin the Convening together.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/check-in-opening-mixer/
LOCATION:The Fruit\, 305 S Dillard St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
CREATED:20260428T205359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T205439Z
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SUMMARY:EDIT VERZUS: Two editors enter. One timeline survives.
DESCRIPTION:Two editors enter. One timeline survives. \nOn Friday\, June 5 at The Fruit in Durham\, LOOK DIFFERENT is hosting EDIT VERZUS — a live doc editing competition\, and the closing event of the SDF Convening. \nWe need one filmmaker’s project to make it happen. That could be you. \nTwo post-production powerhouses will go head to head\, cutting a live fundraising sizzle from the same footage. Up to five hours of your material\, two very different cuts\, and 40 minutes on the clock. There will be hype crews and color commentary elevating this unseen and under appreciated process to the main event. In the end the audience decides who wins. \nWhat you get out of it: \n\nTwo finished fundraising sizzle\, cut by a pro editor\, that you can use\nA room full of producers\, directors\, and funders seeing your work
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/edit-verzus-two-editors-enter-one-timeline-survives/
LOCATION:The Fruit\, 305 S Dillard St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T093000
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CREATED:20260511T164154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T164154Z
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SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker: Christalyn Hampton
DESCRIPTION:My Turn to Call ‘Action!’ \nAfter years working behind the scenes as a producer\, what does it take to step into the director’s chair—especially as a Southern documentary filmmaker rooted in place\, history\, and community? This keynote explores the transition from supporting someone else’s vision to claiming your own voice\, shaped by the cultural landscapes and lived experiences of the South. Passion may spark the journey\, but it’s clarity of purpose and determination that carry it forward. For those called to create\, lead\, and tell stories grounded in truth\, memory\, and regional identity\, this conversation speaks directly to you.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/keynote-speaker-christalyn-hampton/
LOCATION:The Fruit\, 305 S Dillard St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T094000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T104000
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
CREATED:20260428T160401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T160440Z
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SUMMARY:The Rise of Native Media Sovereignty (presented by Vision Maker Media)
DESCRIPTION:For generations\, Indigenous stories were told from the outside—shaped by voices that didn’t live them\, and too often reduced to stereotypes. But that tide is turning. Today\, Native filmmakers are reclaiming the lens\, using documentary film to challenge old narratives and tell stories with truth and care. This shift is about more than representation—it’s about ownership\, from development to screen to distribution. \nIn this panel\, our storytellers reflect on their journeys and the importance of creating from within\, so that when the world sees Indian Country\, it sees it through Indigenous eyes. \n 
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/the-rise-of-native-media-sovereignty-presented-by-vision-maker-media/
LOCATION:The Fruit\, 305 S Dillard St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
CREATED:20260423T192357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T192357Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraising for Your Documentary w/ Darcy McKinnon
DESCRIPTION:Feeling overwhelmed by the fundraising process? Not sure how best to get your film funded? This workshop will cover the basics of fundraising for documentary projects in an ever-changing landscape\, including the types and impacts of different kinds of financial investments\, setting up your legal and financial entity\, how money is tied to distribution\, and the development of funding materials. Participants will leave with an understanding of the doc industry landscape\, and the tools to build a fundraising plan that matches their filmmaking goals.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/fundraising-for-your-documentary-w-darcy-mckinnon/
LOCATION:The Fruit\, 305 S Dillard St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T143000
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
CREATED:20260427T202257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T202257Z
UID:21750-1780752600-1780756200@southerndocumentaryfund.org
SUMMARY:Keeping it Short: The Future of Short-Form Documentary Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Short-form documentaries are reshaping the nonfiction landscape—finding audiences across film festivals\, public broadcasting\, streaming platforms\, and social media. This dynamic panel explores the evolving distribution ecosystem for short docs\, from funding opportunities and strategic partnerships to vertical storytelling and platform-specific releases. Industry experts will share insights on reaching audiences\, navigating festivals\, leveraging digital platforms\, and building sustainable pathways for short-form work in a rapidly changing media environment.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/keeping-it-short-the-future-of-short-form-documentary-distribution/
LOCATION:The Fruit\, 305 S Dillard St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T154500
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
CREATED:20260428T161742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T161742Z
UID:21783-1780757100-1780760700@southerndocumentaryfund.org
SUMMARY:Beyond the Screen: Creating Immersive Experiences for Documentary Audiences
DESCRIPTION:How can documentary filmmakers and curators turn a screening into a powerful live experience? This panel explores creative ways filmmakers and curators are designing immersive events—combining film\, conversation\, performance\, and community engagement—to deepen audience connection with their stories. Panelists will also discuss strategies for funding these experiences\, from grants and partnerships to ticketed events that can help generate support and raise funds for your documentary project.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/beyond-the-screen-creating-immersive-experiences-for-documentary-audiences/
LOCATION:The Fruit\, 305 S Dillard St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T174500
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
CREATED:20260427T202957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T202957Z
UID:21753-1780761600-1780767900@southerndocumentaryfund.org
SUMMARY:Industry Roundtables
DESCRIPTION:Connect directly with the people shaping the documentary landscape at the Industry Roundtables. In small-groups documentary makers have the opportunity to connect with leading partners within the filmmaking field. There will be chances to ask questions\, share your work\, and build meaningful connections that can move your project forward.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/industry-roundtables/
LOCATION:The Fruit\, 305 S Dillard St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T191500
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
CREATED:20260511T164705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T164705Z
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SUMMARY:The Southern Lens Award Presentation
DESCRIPTION:To be presented annually at the Southern Documentary Convening\, the Southern Documentary Fund Southern Lens Award honors documentary makers and supporters for their significant achievements and dedication to amplifying stories from the American South. \nThis award celebrates those who create\, promote\, and champion authentic Southern narratives—recognizing the important role they play in shaping a more inclusive\, complex\, and truthful understanding of the region. Whether through filmmaking\, advocacy\, mentorship\, or community engagement\, recipients of the Southern Lens Award are dedicated to uplifting the voices of Southern storytellers and ensuring their work reaches broader audiences. \nThis year\, SDF is proud to honor Darcy McKinnon with the Southern Lens Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to documentary storytelling and her continued commitment to supporting filmmakers and meaningful nonfiction work. Through her dedication to collaboration\, mentorship\, and impactful storytelling\, Darcy has helped foster a stronger and more connected documentary community—uplifting stories that inspire dialogue\, understanding\, and change across the South and beyond.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/the-southern-lens-award-presentation/
LOCATION:Durham Arts Council\, 120 Morris St\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
CREATED:20260427T203456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T194854Z
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SUMMARY:SDF Presents Screening: Roleplay
DESCRIPTION:Faced with rampant sexual violence on their college campus\, a group of college students spend a year creating an immersive play from their real-life experiences. Building characters and scenes based on the sexual politics of their campus\, the student actors confront hard truths. The film follows this process with a lyrical lens\, blurring the lines between reality and performance\, moving between verite of campus life and the confessional vulnerability of the rehearsal room. \nPosing urgent questions about the toxic legacies imparted on the next generation\, Roleplay explores the roles we play as we grow into who we are: how they hurt us\, heal us\, and shape who we become.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/sdf-presents-screening-roleplay/
LOCATION:The Fruit\, 305 S Dillard St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening,SDF Screenings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
CREATED:20260511T195613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T195613Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Documentary Convening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Durham Arts Council for an evening of celebration\, conversation\, and community as part of the 2026 Southern Documentary Convening. The Convening Reception will bring together filmmakers\, industry leaders\, artists\, and supporters from across the South for a special gathering centered on the power of documentary storytelling. The evening will feature a post-screening conversation with filmmakers and special guests\, offering audiences an opportunity to engage more deeply with the stories\, creative process\, and themes explored on screen\, followed by the presentation of the Southern Lens Award to Darcy McKinnon in recognition of her outstanding contributions to documentary filmmaking and her continued dedication to supporting bold\, authentic storytelling from the American South. Guests are invited to celebrate\, connect\, and continue the conversation alongside fellow attendees in a welcoming and vibrant community space in the heart of downtown Durham.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/southern-documentary-convening-reception/
LOCATION:Durham Arts Council\, 120 Morris St\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260607T100000
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
CREATED:20260423T193227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T162107Z
UID:21684-1780822800-1780826400@southerndocumentaryfund.org
SUMMARY:Activism\, Meet Doc: At The Intersection of Social Justice Organizing and Documentary Filmmaking
DESCRIPTION:Traditionally\, documentary filmmakers have engaged organizers and activists for the impact campaigns they plan once a film about social justice is released. In this panel\, the case will be made for collaboration with organizers and activists early on in the production process\, including the benefits\, challenges\, and the potential for a transformative production experience that enriches the final product.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/activism-meet-doc-at-the-intersection-of-social-justice-organizing-and-documentary-filmmaking/
LOCATION:The Fruit\, 305 S Dillard St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260607T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260607T111500
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
CREATED:20260428T161905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T162008Z
UID:21786-1780827300-1780830900@southerndocumentaryfund.org
SUMMARY:Safety\, Free Expression\, and Access in Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:At a moment when truth-telling is increasingly contested\, this timely conversation explores the evolving balance between safety and free expression in documentary filmmaking. Bringing together filmmakers\, advocates\, and industry leaders\, this panel will examine how the field can actively protect freedom of expression by providing direct support to filmmakers at risk due to the political\, social\, or cultural impact of their work. Panelists will also highlight the importance of sustained advocacy efforts to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of the documentary community at large. In addition\, the discussion will address the shifting media landscape—specifically\, how recent mergers among major studios and media conglomerates may affect documentary filmmakers’ access to critical news archives and source materials. As gatekeeping structures evolve\, what does this mean for storytelling\, accountability\, and historical record?
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/safety-free-expression-and-access-in-uncertain-times/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260624T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T104809
CREATED:20260507T145350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T145350Z
UID:21848-1782302400-1782307800@southerndocumentaryfund.org
SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: How to Make Films at the End of the World with Resita Cox
DESCRIPTION:The current media landscape requires filmmakers and producers especially to reimagine how they assist in birthing critical stories at the end of the world—emphasizing self-actualization through storytelling while implementing unique spiritual producing practices that stand against the current status quo. This webinar explores how media makers must assume an important role in the creative process\, exchanging industry standards for embodied practices used to build lasting\, transformative relationships with the story\, crew members and film participants\, prioritizing relationship-building and impact along the way\, not just at the conclusion of the journey.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/mentorship-webinar-how-to-make-films-at-the-end-of-the-world-with-resita-cox/
LOCATION:Virtural Webinar
CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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