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SUMMARY:Inside The South: Ricky Kelly on Humble In The Jungle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Inside the South on Thursday\, September 24 at 12:00 p.m. ET as filmmaker Ricky Kelly takes audiences behind the scenes of his documentary Humble in the Jungle. The film follows Mike “Mike Gee” Smalls\, a former Hip Hop artist whose journey from music to the plumbing trade reveals a powerful story of reinvention\, friendship\, family\, and community. \nAs both the film’s director and a fellow plumber\, Kelly brings a deeply personal perspective to this exploration of race\, class\, working-class tradesmen of color\, and the role that art\, vocational work\, and service play in shaping lives. \nKelly is the award-winning director of Black Beach/White Beach: A Tale of Two Beaches\, which explored the racial history of Myrtle Beach through its two annual motorcycle rallies. During this virtual conversation\, Kelly will discuss his creative process\, documentary storytelling\, and what it means to tell authentic Southern stories\, followed by a live audience Q&A.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/inside-the-south-ricky-kelly-on-humble-in-the-jungle/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Inside The South
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SUMMARY:Budgeting for Short Documentaries & Digital Series
DESCRIPTION:Producer and Director Pilar Timpane (Durham\, NC) leads an interactive mentorship roundtable on building and executing realistic budgets for short documentary films and digital series. The conversation will explore the balance between realistic budgets\, “moonshot” budgets\, and spent-to-date costs\, while discussing current industry rates and what to expect throughout the budgeting process. Bring your budget questions for an open\, interactive conversation.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/budgeting-for-short-documentaries-digital-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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SUMMARY:Southern Doc Fest
DESCRIPTION:Experience the stories shaping the South at Southern Doc Fest. Presented by Southern Documentary Fund\, this inaugural one-day festival brings together powerful documentary films\, engaging conversations with filmmakers\, live performances\, and a community passionate about authentic Southern storytelling. Spend the day discovering bold new voices\, celebrating independent documentary filmmaking\, and connecting with fellow film lovers from across the region. Join us in Durham on October 10 for a festival dedicated to the stories only the South can tell.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/southern-doc-fest/
LOCATION:Durham Arts Council\, 120 Morris St\, Durham\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reel South Shorts Block: Once Upon a Wetland
DESCRIPTION:Once Upon a Wetland is a heartwarming and quirky documentary about Durham’s nearly two-decade-old Beaver Queen Pageant\, a fundraiser blending environmental activism\, LGBTQIA+ pride\, and community celebration. Through competitors\, organizers\, and community members\, the film explores how humor\, inclusivity\, and joy can become powerful acts of resilience in the face of climate change and rising anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/reel-south-shorts-block-once-upon-a-wetland/
LOCATION:Durham Arts Council\, 120 Morris St\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southern Doc Fest Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261010T143000
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SUMMARY:Reel South Shorts Block: CB: Power To The Player
DESCRIPTION:C.B. Claiborne’s story goes far beyond being the first Black athlete at Duke University. \nHe was an activist who fought for the dignity and rights of Black students on campus—even when it meant sacrificing playing time. His courage helped shape a movement far bigger than basketball. \n 
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/reel-south-shorts-block-cb-power-to-the-player/
LOCATION:Durham Arts Council\, 120 Morris St\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southern Doc Fest Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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SUMMARY:Reel South Shorts Block: Becoming Yamazushi
DESCRIPTION:In 1986\, a small Japanese restaurant opened its doors and became the first of its kind in Durham\, North Carolina. Years later\, Yamazushi\, operated by George and Mayumi Yamazawa\, transformed into an experience that many would say is the first of its kind in the American South. In his 2022 directorial debut\, hip hop artist G Yamazawa reveals the essence of his family’s story\, the source of his own courage\, and the art of being unapologetically authentic.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/reel-south-shorts-block-becoming-yamazushi/
LOCATION:Durham Arts Council\, 120 Morris St\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southern Doc Fest Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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SUMMARY:Reel South Shorts Block: Once Upon a Wetland
DESCRIPTION:Once Upon a Wetland is a heartwarming and quirky documentary about Durham’s nearly two-decade-old Beaver Queen Pageant\, a fundraiser blending environmental activism\, LGBTQIA+ pride\, and community celebration. Through competitors\, organizers\, and community members\, the film explores how humor\, inclusivity\, and joy can become powerful acts of resilience in the face of climate change and rising anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation. 
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/reel-south-shorts-block-once-upon-a-wetland-2/
LOCATION:Durham Arts Council\, 120 Morris St\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southern Doc Fest Screening
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261010T143000
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SUMMARY:Reel South Shorts Block:  OVERHEIGHT MUST TURN
DESCRIPTION:By 2018\, Jürgen Henn had spent years filming over-height trucks slamming into Durham’s 11foot8 rail bridge\, the infamous “Can Opener.” His crash videos had drawn millions of views and endless news coverage. But with so many warnings\, sensors\, and signs\, why did drivers still hit it? Why were we still watching? Could it be fixed? A search for humanity in human error.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/reel-south-shorts-block-as-in-death/
CATEGORIES:Southern Doc Fest Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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SUMMARY:Always Looking: Titus Brooks Heagins
DESCRIPTION:Always Looking\, directed by Olympia Stone\, offers an intimate portrait of photographer Titus Brooks Heagins\, whose powerful images challenge viewers to confront the systemic neglect of marginalized communities. Through photographs that are both deeply humanizing and unflinchingly honest\, Heagins documents the lives of people often pushed to society’s margins by poverty\, race\, and gender or sexual identity. \nAs the film explores Heagins’ artistic journey\, it also examines the challenges of being a Black photographer telling stories from within marginalized communities and asks the timely question: Who has the right to tell whose story? Both a celebration of an extraordinary artist and a reflection on representation\, Always Looking invites audiences to consider the power of documentary storytelling to foster empathy\, visibility\, and social change.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/always-looking-titus-brooks-heagins/
LOCATION:Durham Arts Council\, 120 Morris St\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southern Doc Fest Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261010T183000
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SUMMARY:Humble In The Jungle
DESCRIPTION:Humble in the Jungle follows the remarkable journey of Mike “Mike Gee” Smalls\, a rapper who rose to Hip Hop success before reinventing himself as a licensed plumber after relocating to North Carolina. Along the way\, he forms an unlikely friendship with fellow plumber and filmmaker Ricky Kelly\, whose passion for storytelling helps bring their shared experiences to the screen. Through their lives as tradesmen\, artists\, family men\, and community leaders\, the documentary explores themes of race\, class\, creativity\, resilience\, and the dignity of vocational work. \nFollowing the screening\, audiences are invited to stay for a special post-screening Q&A with filmmaker Ricky Kelly\, offering an inside look at the making of the film and the stories behind it. The evening will conclude with a live performance by Mike G\, bringing his music from the documentary to the stage for an unforgettable festival experience. \nDirector: Ricky Kelly
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/humble-in-the-jungle/
LOCATION:Durham Arts Council\, 120 Morris St\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southern Doc Fest Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261028T120000
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SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: Archival Research and the Art of the Interview
DESCRIPTION:Great documentaries are built on deep investigations and compelling human stories. Join award-winning filmmaker Mark D. Williams as he breaks down how he effectively blends archival discovery and interviewing those close to the subject matter to elevate his storytelling.
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/mentorship-webinar-archival-research-for-documentaries/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261118T123000
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DTSTAMP:20260908T151244Z
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SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: THE ART OF DOCUMENTARY EDITING
DESCRIPTION:Join Jota Mun for a practical webinar on the art of documentary editing. Learn how to think like an editor from development through post-production to save money\, work smarter\, and strengthen your story. \nTopics include: \n\nBeginnings & Endings: Approaching the first and last five minutes of your film.\nFinding the Right Length: Deciding between a short\, feature\, or something in between.\nSizzle Reels: Using them strategically to pitch and shape your story.\nIntentional B-Roll: Capturing the cutaways and visual moments you’ll need in the edit.\n\nGain practical insights to help you make smarter creative and production decisions from day one
URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/mentorship-webinar-the-art-of-documentary-editing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar
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