Local Fundraising Strategies
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.