October 10, 2026 | Durham, NC

The South has stories to tell

What is the Southern Doc Fest?

Southern Doc Fest is a new one-day documentary festival in Durham, North Carolina, celebrating the creativity, power, and impact of Southern storytelling. As Southern Documentary Fund’s inaugural public film festival, Southern Doc Fest brings together filmmakers, audiences, and community partners from across the Triangle and the South to experience documentaries that reflect the people, places, and cultures that define our region.

One day of Celebrating southern stories

For our inaugural festival, we’re shining a spotlight on documentaries made in, about, or connected to Durham. Together these films celebrate the city’s creativity, resilience, history, and the people who continue to shape its future.

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Southern Doc fest

The South has stories to tell

October 10, 2026 | Durham, NC

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Supporting southern stories and makers

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.