BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Southern Documentary Fund - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Southern Documentary Fund 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: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:20260605T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260605T173000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20251203T202747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T195832Z UID:19883-1780671600-1780680600@southerndocumentaryfund.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/277A3375-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260605T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260605T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20260511T165141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T165141Z UID:21884-1780668000-1780671600@southerndocumentaryfund.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/277A4485-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260605T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260607T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20260212T211945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T174338Z UID:20708-1780646400-1780862400@southerndocumentaryfund.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Regular-Convening-2026-postcards.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260527T133000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 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:20260507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260507T210000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20260407T200622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T200700Z UID:21375-1778180400-1778187600@southerndocumentaryfund.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/64ef0116-f219-48fc-875a-e42ef1cbd379.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 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:20260605T123636 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:20260218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20260203T205038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T205038Z UID:20606-1771439400-1771448400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Screening: How To Sue The Klan DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful and timely screening of How to Sue the Klan\, a gripping documentary that explores a landmark civil rights case and the courage of Black women who fought back against organized hate through the legal system. \nThis event offers an opportunity to engage with history\, justice\, and the enduring impact of community-led resistance. Attend for an evening of documentary storytelling that sparks conversation\, reflection\, and action. \nThere will be a virtual Q&A with director John Beder and lawyer\, Randolph McLaughlin.  URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/screening-how-to-sue-the-klan/ LOCATION:Nickelodeon Theatre\, 1607 Main Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States CATEGORIES:SDF Screenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Reel-Klan_1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20260120T225520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T225520Z UID:20194-1770750000-1770757200@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Kinema Screening: Ghetto Children DESCRIPTION:In the 1990s and early 2000s\, New Orleans was the epicenter of Southern rap\, thanks to influential artists Juvenile\, B.G.\, and Soulja Slim. While Juvenile maintains a thriving career\, the other two faced tragic outcomes: Soulja Slim was murdered in 2003 just as his career was taking off\, and B.G. was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison in 2012. Their sons—Young Juve\, T.Y.\, and Lil’ Soulja Slim—met as teenagers and\, inspired by their shared legacies\, formed the group Ghetto Children\, named after a Juvenile song. This documentary is an intimate portrait of Black boyhood transforming into manhood\, shaped by their fathers’ legacies. The film explores how these young men strive to carve out their own identities in the music world\, navigating the weight of generational expectations\, the families they build\, and the culture that surrounds them.\n\n\nDirected by: Zac Manuel \nStarring: Young Juve\, T.Y.\, and Lil’ Soulja Slim \nBuy Tickets Here: https://kinema.com/events/Ghetto–Children-jeylph URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/kinema-screening-ghetto-children/ LOCATION:Virtual Screening CATEGORIES:Kinema Screenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MV5BNGEyZjkyZDYtNDIxMS00NTZlLTk5NTctMDhkZmI5MWU2Njg1XkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260207T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20260203T202823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T202823Z UID:20590-1770481800-1770498000@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Screening: Beyond the Belt: The Legend of Karriem Abdallah DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful screening of Beyond the Belt: The Legend of Karriem AbdAllah\, a moving portrait of Al-Mu’assis Karriem AbdAllah\, the Newark-born martial arts innovator who became the first American to create his own system. \nThe film traces AbdAllah’s extraordinary journey—from making history in the world’s first televised MMA match during the “Thriller in Manila” scorecard to building a legacy rooted in pride\, discipline\, and empowerment within the Black community. \n Through rare archival footage and intimate personal stories\, Beyond the Belt reveals how his vision and relentless drive reshaped martial arts and inspired generations far beyond the mat. \nFollowing the screening\, stay for a filmmaker Q&A to dive deeper into the making of the film\, its historical significance\, and AbdAllah’s enduring impact. \n  \nDate | February 7\, 2026 \nDoors Open | 4:30PM \nFilm Begins | 5:00PM \nLocation | 122 E. Chatham St. Cary\, NC 27511 URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/screening-beyond-the-belt-the-legend-of-karriem-abdallah/ LOCATION:THE CARY THEATER\, 122 E. Chatham St.\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States CATEGORIES:SDF Screenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Untitled-design-2026-01-22T095408.195-e1770149982758.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:20260605T123636 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:20251218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251218T213000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20251125T163725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T163825Z UID:19840-1766084400-1766093400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Maker After Dark: Tom Hansell DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us for a special Maker After Dark session with filmmaker\, author\, and educator Tom Hansell on Thursday\, December 18 at 7:00 PM ET. \nThis evening gathering brings our community together to slow down\, learn from one another\, and hear directly from Southern makers about the craft and care that shape their work. Tom will share insights from his decades of documentary practice focused on coalfield communities in Appalachia and the environmental\, social\, and cultural stories that define the region. \nThis is a members only event. Learn more about memberships here. URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/maker-after-dark-tom-hansell/ LOCATION:NC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Maker-After-Dark-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20251125T192014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T194703Z UID:19845-1764590400-1764594000@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday: Monday Break with Emily Harrold DESCRIPTION:Join us this Giving Tuesday for a live conversation with filmmaker Emily Harrold on December 1\, 2025 at 12:00PM on Southern Documentary Fund’s Instagram page. We’ll talk about Southern storytelling\, creative process\, and why supporting documentary makers matters now more than ever. This mid-day chat is a chance to hear directly from a Southern filmmaker shaping the landscape of nonfiction work. Tune in\, bring your questions\, and learn how your Giving Tuesday support helps stories like Emily’s thrive. URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/giving-tuesday-monday-break-with-emily-harrold/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Giving Tuesday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T220000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20251023T203225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T203433Z UID:19330-1763665200-1763676000@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Kinema Screening: Mama Bears DESCRIPTION:Mama Bears takes us inside the world of conservative\, Christian mothers who find themselves at a crossroads when their children come out as LGBTQ+. Faced with an impossible choice between their church and their kids\, these women choose love—and in doing so\, transform into some of the fiercest advocates for equality. \nTheir stories are raw\, tender\, and deeply human. They remind us that change often begins at home\, and that the courage to embrace your child fully can ripple out to change entire communities. \nOn Wednesday\, November 20 at 7:00 PM (EST)\, join us for this unforgettable virtual screening and stay afterward for a conversation with director and producer Daresha Kyi\, who will share what it took to bring these stories to the screen. \nBuy tickets HERE. \n \n Buy Tickets Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/kinema-screening-mama-bears/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Kinema Screenings,SDF Screenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mama-Bears-Screening.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:20260605T123636 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:20260605T123636 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:20251001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251001T210000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20250821T201907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T202335Z UID:19174-1759345200-1759352400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:SDF Presents: The Last Partera DESCRIPTION:SDF Presents: The Last Partera\n \nDoña Miriam Elizondo has lived nearly a century\, ushering countless lives into the world as the last traditional Costa Rican midwife in her region. At nearly 100 years old\, she reflects on her life with both humor and wisdom — blessing mothers with a Catholic cross\, teasing her protégés\, and offering frank advice on love and death.  \nThe Last Partera is more than a documentary — it’s a portrait of a woman whose influence inspires a new generation to fight for stronger\, women-centered healthcare\, even at the foot of an active volcano. \n \n Buy Tickets Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/sdf-presents-the-last-partera/ LOCATION:Nickelodeon Theatre\, 1607 Main Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States CATEGORIES:Paid Event,SDF Screenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Reel-Partera-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250924T133000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 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:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250918T230000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20250820T190304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T190404Z UID:19163-1758222000-1758236400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Kinema Screening: Mama Bears DESCRIPTION:Mama Bears\n \nJoin us on November 20 at 7:00 PM EST for a special virtual screening of Mama Bears\, directed and produced by Daresha Kyi. This powerful documentary follows the extraordinary journey of Christian mothers who risk their personal\, political\, and spiritual lives to support and affirm their LGBTQ+ children. Fierce in their love and unwavering in their faith\, these women form a growing movement that is transforming families\, communities\, and the church itself. \nExperience this moving story of courage\, conviction\, and unconditional love from the comfort of your home. \n \n Register Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/mama-bears/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Kinema Screenings,Paid Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bloom-Screening-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250918T230000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20250819T050058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T192528Z UID:18772-1758222000-1758236400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Kinema Screening: Elephant 6 DESCRIPTION:Elephant 6\n \nJoin Southern Documentary Fund for a special virtual screening of Elephant 6 on September 18 at 7:00 PM (EST). \nThis vibrant documentary captures the rise of the Elephant 6 Recording Company—a visionary collective of musicians including Neutral Milk Hotel\, The Apples in Stereo\, The Olivia Tremor Control\, and more. With rare archival footage and intimate interviews\, the film explores how a group of friends from small-town America created some of the most influential sounds in indie rock\, reshaping the musical landscape for generations to come. \nAfter the screening\, stay for a live conversation with co-director Chad Stockfleth\, who will share behind-the-scenes insights on making the film and reflect on the enduring legacy of the Elephant 6 movement. \n \n Register Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/elephant-6/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Kinema Screenings,Paid Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Elephant-6-Screening.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250827T133000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 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:20250821T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250821T213000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20250527T181008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T131844Z UID:17958-1755802800-1755811800@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Kinema Screening: Refuge DESCRIPTION:Refuge\nAugust 21\, 2025 \nVirtual Screening \n7:00PM (EST) \nJoin us for the virtual Kinema Screening of Refuge followed by a Q&A with Erin Bernhardt and Din Blankenship who are both directors and producers of the film! \nAbout the film: \nREFUGE is an award-winning feature-length documentary that follows a leader in a white nationalist hate group who finds healing from the people he once hated – a Muslim heart doctor and his town of refugees. Chris is a husband and father\, a veteran\, and until recently\, a leader in the KKK. He started hating Muslims when the planes hit the Twin Towers on 9/11\, but is forced to confront his hate when he receives a text from Muslim refugee\, Heval.  \nREFUGE is set in the most diverse square mile in America – Clarkston\, Georgia – and follows a Syrian Kurd\, a former Klansman\, and a town of refugees who seek belonging in an increasingly polarized and isolated America. Ultimately\, REFUGE uncovers what is possible when we leave the security of our tribes and what is at stake for our country if we don’t. \n \n Get Tickets Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/kinema-screening-refuge/ LOCATION:Virtual Screening CATEGORIES:Kinema Screenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bloom-Screening-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250813T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20250718T160042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T165815Z UID:17948-1755090000-1755093600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Southern Documentary Fund Grant Info Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Southern Documentary Fund Info Session 2\n\nSDF is hosting two grant information sessions. Each session will give an overview of SDF’s Production Grant\, eligibility requirements\, and tips for writing a successful application. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions about the grant process. Information sessions will take place on Monday\, July 29\,1pm EST and Wednesday\, August 13\, 1pm EST via Zoom\, and recorded sessions will be made available.\n\nClick here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/southern-documentary-fund-grant-info-session-2/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Grant Info Session ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250729T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250729T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20250718T155142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T165834Z UID:18865-1753794000-1753797600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Southern Documentary Fund Grant Info Session 1 DESCRIPTION:SDF Production Grant Info Session\n \nSDF is hosting two grant information sessions. Each session will give an overview of SDF’s Production Grant\, eligibility requirements\, and tips for writing a successful application. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions about the grant process. Information sessions will take place on Monday\, July 29\,1pm EST and Wednesday\, August 13\, 1pm EST via Zoom\, and recorded sessions will be made available \n\nRegister Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/southern-documentary-fund-grant-info-session-1/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Grant Info Session END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250723T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250723T133000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 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:20250717T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250717T203000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20250617T203017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T205725Z UID:18371-1752778800-1752784200@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Maker After Dark Series: Darcy McKinnon DESCRIPTION:Maker After Dark with Darcy McKinnonJuly 17\, 2025 | 7:00 PM EST \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of honest conversation and creative insight with acclaimed documentary producer Darcy McKinnon as part of our Maker After Dark Series. This exclusive\, after-hours gathering invites you into a space where the stories behind the work take center stage—raw\, real\, and deeply Southern. \nSeats are limited. Come ready for meaningful dialogue and rare behind-the-scenes reflections. \nThis is a members only event click HERE to learn more. URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/maker-after-dark-series-darcy-mckinnon/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Maker-After-Dark.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 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:20260605T123636 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:20250515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250515T213000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 CREATED:20250508T172847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T174236Z UID:17824-1747335600-1747344600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Kinema Screening: Bloom DESCRIPTION:Bloom\nMay 15\, 202 \nVirtual Screening \n7:00PM (EST) \nJoin us for the virtual Kinema Screening of Bloom followed by a Q&A with directors Allison Rieff and Elizabeth Miller-Derstine! \nAbout the film: \nJourney with three couples and the doulas they partner with to achieve a safe and confident birth experience. Bloom\, a feature-length documentary explores the work doulas are doing to fill gaps in the medical system. Doulas partner with expectant parents to assist them in advocating for themselves during pregnancy and birth. Having an educated advocate by one’s side during birth can not only safeguard against trauma but\, quite literally be the difference between life and death\, notably for BIPOC birthing parents. Following an ensemble cast of doulas and birthing parents\, the feature-length film encompasses a breadth of experiences and challenges of giving birth at this moment. Stories about challenges in gynecological care are making headlines right now for important reasons.  Those stories do need to be told and the public needs to understand those consequences.  But while those stories are about how America makes it harder for people who need gynecological care to receive that care\, this story is about the people who are making healthcare access an easier and positive experience. URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/bloom/ LOCATION:Virtual Screening CATEGORIES:Kinema Screenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bloom-Screening-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250423T133000 DTSTAMP:20260605T123636 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 END:VCALENDAR