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Southern Documentary Fund Production Grant
Seven Southern documentary filmmakers in production each receive $15,000 plus mentorship. Free to apply.
Est. Value
$15K
Deadline
August 14, 2026
Provider
Southern Documentary Fund
Type
Grant
Program Overview
The Southern Documentary Fund 2026 Production Grant awards seven Southern documentary filmmakers $15,000 each in production funding, plus mentorship from experienced documentary professionals. One of the country's most established regional documentary programs, SDF has supported hundreds of Southern filmmakers over more than two decades. It is free to apply, and a virtual Grant Info Session is available August 10 at 1PM ET.
- $15,000 each to seven Southern documentary filmmakers
- Mentorship from seasoned documentary professionals
- Free to apply, with a virtual info session on August 10
Eligibility & Requirements
- Must be a Southern documentary filmmaker with a connection to the U.S. South through subject, background, or story
- Project must be in the production stage
- Free to apply
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