The Asian American Documentary Network, colloquially known as A-Doc, announces four AAPI Futures Impact Producer Fellows in advance of a cohort retreat at this weekend’s CAAMfest. This is the second...
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American Documentary, the nonprofit organization behind POV, POV Shorts, and America ReFramed, announces the 12 Wyncote Fellows who will attend the PBS Annual Meeting (May 19–21, Atlanta, Georgia).
A curated program introduces independent filmmakers to the PBS Annual Meeting, the eight annual Wyncote Fellowship is coordinated by AmDoc in collaboration between PBS indie partners. This year, nominations were from POV, Firelight Media, ITVS, Reel South, WORLD, and the five organizational members of the National Multicultural Alliance: Black Public Media, Center for Asian American Media, Latino Public Broadcasting, Pacific Islanders in Communications, and Vision Maker Media.
Documentary is happy to debut an exclusive clip from Sasha Wortzel’s debut feature River of Grass, which has been on a tear since its premiere at True/False in March. The film continues its festival...
Today, BAVC Media announces the 2025 cohort of its longstanding MediaMaker Fellowship, which is known for betting on emerging artists and early projects as a “first-in” supporter. Selected filmmakers will receive US$10,000 in unrestricted funding, mentorship, industry access, feedback sessions, and workshops over the next 9 months. The Fellowship kicks off with an in-person intensive convening in San Francisco in April before continuing at select film festivals across the U.S.
Documentary is happy to debut the trailer for Peter McDowell’s first feature, Jimmy in Saigon (2024). The film premiered last year at BFI Flare before a robust festival run, especially at LGBTQ film...
Today, Peace Is Loud and UFO announce the Peace is Loud x UFO Post/Impact Residency, which combines more traditional residency perks of a post-production workspace and support with impact strategizing. The pilot residency went to Wood Street, directed by Caron Creighton, which “follows members of Oakland’s Wood Street homeless encampment as they organize against dual evictions from both the city and state.”
Documentary is happy to debut a clip from Jim Lebrecht’s (Crip Camp) latest feature, Change, Not Charity: The Americans With Disabilities Act. The film premieres tonight as part of flagship history...
Documentary is happy to debut the trailer for Vicky Du’s first feature, Light of the Setting Sun (2024). The film premiered last year at Full Frame and will open theatrically next month at DCTV. Light...
Documentary is happy to debut the poster and a clip from Eleanor Mortimer’s first feature, How Deep Is Your Love. The film premieres on Friday at True/False, the doc showcase in Columbia, Missouri...
Documentary is happy to debut an exclusive clip from Beth Lane’s debut feature UnBroken, which won a prize for best documentary feature premiere at Heartland International Film Festival in...