Southern Documentary Fund

Beyond the Screen: Creating Immersive Experiences for Documentary Audiences
2026-06-06 14:45 - 15:45 (America/Halifax) | The Fruit, 305 S Dillard St, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Join Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) for an interactive mentorship roundtable featuring Shawna Brakefield-Haase, president of The Brakefield Company and a two-time Emmy Award® nominee and winner of an Emmy Award® for documentary producing. This event will feature a Compliances and Delivery Boot Camp that will equip you with essential knowledge on administrative, legal, and clearance compliance and delivery requirements for major distributors, streamers, and networks. By understanding these requirements early on in the pre-production phase, you can ensure that your film is insurable, marketable, and deliverable. Shawna will share her own personal checklists and highlight the importance of creating a comprehensive wrap book. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from a seasoned industry professional! *Please note that live captioning is available for all virtual public events. To make a request for any other accessibility-related accommodation, ask a question, or give us your feedback, please email us at info@southerndocumentaryfund.org to discuss your specific needs. We will respond as soon as possible and will do our best to work with you on your specific request. If you require assistance by phone, please call us at 919-308-3714. Please notify us of any requests as early as possible, and note that requests made within 5 days of the virtual event cannot be guaranteed.

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