BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Southern Documentary Fund - ECPv6.15.17.1//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:20250528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250528T120000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20250423T163420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T172857Z UID:17566-1748433600-1748433600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: Ideation and Aesthetics: Creating Documentary Films for Ya Folks 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here 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:20250625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20250527T175146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T203826Z UID:17950-1750852800-1750852800@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: Shared Visions: The Director-Cinematographer Collaboration 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here 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:20250717T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250717T203000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20250617T203017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T205725Z UID:18371-1752778800-1752784200@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Maker After Dark Series: Darcy McKinnon 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here 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:20250723T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250723T133000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 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: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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets 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:20250729T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250729T140000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20250718T155142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T165834Z UID:18865-1753794000-1753797600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Southern Documentary Fund Grant Info Session 1 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/southern-documentary-fund-grant-info-session-1/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Grant Info Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Production-Grant-Graphics-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250813T140000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20250718T160042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T165815Z UID:17948-1755090000-1755093600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Southern Documentary Fund Grant Info Session 2 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/southern-documentary-fund-grant-info-session-2/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Grant Info Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Production-Grant-Graphics-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250821T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250821T213000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20250527T181008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T131844Z UID:17958-1755802800-1755811800@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Kinema Screening: Refuge 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy 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:20250827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250827T133000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 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: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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets 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:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250918T230000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20250819T050058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T192528Z UID:18772-1758222000-1758236400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Kinema Screening: Elephant 6 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets 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:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250918T230000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20250820T190304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T190404Z UID:19163-1758222000-1758236400@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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets 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:20250924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250924T133000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20250729T150620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T181632Z UID:18888-1758715200-1758720600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: Finding Your Creative Voice in Times of Crisis 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets 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:20251001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251001T210000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20250821T201907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T202335Z UID:19174-1759345200-1759352400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:SDF Presents: The Last Partera 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \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:20251022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251022T133000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20250922T193643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T193815Z UID:19242-1761134400-1761139800@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: Film Festival Strategies for Documentary Filmmakers 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets 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:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251119T133000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20250818T192620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T193050Z UID:19153-1763553600-1763559000@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: BEING RESOURCEFUL 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets 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:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T220000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/kinema-screening-mama-bears/ 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:20251201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20251125T192014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T194703Z UID:19845-1764590400-1764594000@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday: Monday Break with Emily Harrold 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/giving-tuesday-monday-break-with-emily-harrold/ CATEGORIES:Giving Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GivingTuesday-Countdown-Instagram-Post-in-Dark-Blue-Red-Style-20.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251218T213000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20251125T163725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T163825Z UID:19840-1766084400-1766093400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Maker After Dark: Tom Hansell 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/maker-after-dark-tom-hansell/ 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:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20251223T213924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T120215Z UID:20056-1768996800-1769000400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Directing for Impact with Resita Cox 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets 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:20260207T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20260203T202823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T202823Z UID:20590-1770481800-1770498000@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Screening: Beyond the Belt: The Legend of Karriem Abdallah 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here 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:20260210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20260120T225520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T225520Z UID:20194-1770750000-1770757200@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Kinema Screening: Ghetto Children 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here 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:20260218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20260203T205038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T205038Z UID:20606-1771439400-1771448400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Screening: How To Sue The Klan 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here 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:20260225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260225T130000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20260120T230202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T204352Z UID:20197-1772020800-1772024400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: DIY: The Documentary Director as the Cinematographer 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here 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:20260325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20260120T230746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T204425Z UID:20200-1774440000-1774443600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: Ethical Filmmaking 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here 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:20260605T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260607T200000 DTSTAMP:20260319T154918 CREATED:20260212T211945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T212202Z UID:20708-1780646400-1780862400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Southern Documentary Convening 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. Their 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. On 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. Buy tickets HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/southern-documentary-convening/ LOCATION:The Fruit\, 305 S Dillard St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening 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 END:VCALENDAR