The Southern Documentary Convening is a three-day conference for first-time, emerging and experienced documentary makers taking place annually in Durham, NC. Attendees will benefit from workshops, panel discussions and networking […]

Hours upon hours of footage with no sense on how to move forward with editing? Join documentary filmmaker Emily Harrold for this nuts-and-bolts conversation about how to organize, prepare, and […]

SDF is hosting information session #2 for the 2023 Production Grant. This session will give an overview of SDF’s Production Grant, eligibility requirements, and tips for writing a successful application.Attendees […]

Join Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) on Wednesday, August 23 at 12PM EST for an interactive mentorship roundtable with Shawna Brakefield-Haase, a two-time Emmy Award® nominee and winner of an Emmy […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]