2025 CONVENING DATES: jUNE 6-8, 2025

Online Ticket Sale Dates:

Early Bird Tickets: Feb 1 - Feb 14, 2025
Regular Tickets: Feb 15 - May 23, 2025

The Southern Documentary Convening is an annual three-day conference for first-time, emerging and experienced documentary makers taking place this year in Durham, NC. Attendees will benefit from workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities with industry professionals. The event aims to provide both practical skills and artistic growth through personal connections and relevant discussions.

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The Southern Documentary Convening is a three-day event from June 6th – 8th for documentary enthusiasts, filmmakers, and industry professionals to come together, learn, network and engage through panels, workshops and more.  2024 programs will be listed soon!

 

Day 1

6 th Friday, June 2024
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Day 2

7 th Saturday, June 2024
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Day 3

8 th Sunday June 2024
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VolunteerING for the 2024 Convening

Volunteers are vital to the success of the Convening.  If you would like to donate your time to assist during the 3-day event, please complete this survey by May 1, 2025.

2024 Southern Documentary Convening Sponsors

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contact us to become a 2024 convening sponsor

Please contact us if you would like to become a 2024 Sponsor. Sponsorship helps secure key talent, organize impactful events, and cover essential operational expenses.

Support the Southern Documentary Convening today! Contact SDF at: GIVING@SOUTHERNDOCUMENTARYFUND.ORG

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