BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Southern Documentary Fund - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:20260527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260527T133000 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260507T135906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T145442Z UID:21845-1779883200-1779888600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: Crowdfunding to Build Independence with Seed&Spark DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP 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:20260605T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260607T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260212T211945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T174338Z UID:20708-1780646400-1780862400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Southern Documentary Convening DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP 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:20260605T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260605T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260511T165141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T165141Z UID:21884-1780668000-1780671600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Student Doc Pitch DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP 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:20260605T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260605T173000 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20251203T202747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T195832Z UID:19883-1780671600-1780680600@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Convening Check in & Opening Mixer DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP 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:20260605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260605T193000 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260428T205359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T205439Z UID:21801-1780682400-1780687800@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:EDIT VERZUS: Two editors enter. One timeline survives. DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/edit-verzus-two-editors-enter-one-timeline-survives/ 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/2026/04/Edit-11.249-x-11.249-in-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T093000 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260511T164154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T164154Z UID:21879-1780736400-1780738200@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker: Christalyn Hampton DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/keynote-speaker-christalyn-hampton/ 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/2026/04/Christalyn-Hampton_Photo-credit-Shenika-Linen-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T094000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T104000 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260428T160401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T160440Z UID:21780-1780738800-1780742400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:The Rise of Native Media Sovereignty (presented by Vision Maker Media) DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/the-rise-of-native-media-sovereignty-presented-by-vision-maker-media/ 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/2026/04/Convening-2026-54.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260423T192357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T192357Z UID:21679-1780743600-1780747200@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Fundraising for Your Documentary w/ Darcy McKinnon DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/fundraising-for-your-documentary-w-darcy-mckinnon/ 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/2026/04/Convening-2026-34.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T143000 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260427T202257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T202257Z UID:21750-1780752600-1780756200@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Keeping it Short: The Future of Short-Form Documentary Distribution DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/keeping-it-short-the-future-of-short-form-documentary-distribution/ 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/2026/04/Convening-2026-52.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T154500 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260428T161742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T161742Z UID:21783-1780757100-1780760700@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Screen: Creating Immersive Experiences for Documentary Audiences DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/beyond-the-screen-creating-immersive-experiences-for-documentary-audiences/ 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/2026/04/Convening-2026-55.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T174500 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260427T202957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T202957Z UID:21753-1780761600-1780767900@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Industry Roundtables DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/industry-roundtables/ 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/2026/04/Convening-2026-53.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T191500 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260511T164705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T164705Z UID:21881-1780772400-1780773300@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:The Southern Lens Award Presentation DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/the-southern-lens-award-presentation/ LOCATION:Durham Arts Council\, 120 Morris St\, Durham\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Darcy_McKinnon_Color_0343_V1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260427T203456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T194854Z UID:21756-1780773300-1780777800@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:SDF Presents Screening: Roleplay DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/sdf-presents-screening-roleplay/ LOCATION:The Fruit\, 305 S Dillard St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening,SDF Screenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-2026-Convening-Ticket-Sales.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T220000 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260511T195613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T195613Z UID:21896-1780777800-1780783200@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Southern Documentary Convening Reception DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/southern-documentary-convening-reception/ LOCATION:Durham Arts Council\, 120 Morris St\, Durham\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PIC32-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260607T100000 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260423T193227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T162107Z UID:21684-1780822800-1780826400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Activism\, Meet Doc: At The Intersection of Social Justice Organizing and Documentary Filmmaking DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/activism-meet-doc-at-the-intersection-of-social-justice-organizing-and-documentary-filmmaking/ 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/2026/04/Convening-2026-35.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260607T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260607T111500 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260428T161905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T162008Z UID:21786-1780827300-1780830900@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Safety\, Free Expression\, and Access in Uncertain Times DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/safety-free-expression-and-access-in-uncertain-times/ CATEGORIES:2026 Southern Documentary Convening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Convening-2026-56.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260624T133000 DTSTAMP:20260608T205116 CREATED:20260507T145350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T145350Z UID:21848-1782302400-1782307800@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Mentorship Webinar: How to Make Films at the End of the World with Resita Cox DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/mentorship-webinar-how-to-make-films-at-the-end-of-the-world-with-resita-cox/ LOCATION:Virtural Webinar CATEGORIES:Mentorship Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mentorship-Webinars-2026-44.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR