SDF 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.
Wil 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.
Join 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.
Seats are limited. Come ready for meaningful dialogue and rare behind-the-scenes reflections.
Get ready for another 3 days of learning, networking and good genuine Southern community fun!
This Giving Tuesday, join Southern Documentary Fund in reaching our $5,000 goal to support Southern filmmakers. Your gift amplifies diverse voices, fuels powerful storytelling, and ensures Southern stories continue to be told.
