Start Close to Home: Ben Wolf on Finding the Larger Story Inside a Local Documentary
Documentary Filmmaking Tips on Finding Your Story, Building Trust, and Working Within Your Budget by Carole Dean What if the […]
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Beyond Burnout: How a Personal Question Became a Film, a Movement, and an Impact Strategy
by Carole Dean Sometimes a film begins with a screenplay. And sometimes it begins with a question so personal and
Persistence of Vision: What Mike Camoin Teaches Us About Owning Your Film’s Entire Journey
What independent film funding and distribution strategy really looks like when filmmakers commit to their story, their audience, and their
24 Finalists in Competition for the Fall 2025 Roy W. Dean Grant
Roy W. Dean Grant finalists showcase bold storytelling across documentary, narrative, short, and feature films Fueled by passion, purpose, and
Protecting Your Film — and Your Future
Essential Legal Advice for Documentary Filmmakers from Attorney Robert Seigel by Carole Dean Documentary filmmakers live in a world of
Film Grant News
Rising Filmmaker Emily Arndt Recognized for Outstanding Documentary Storytelling in “The Space Between”
Concerned for American democracy, filmmaker Emily Arndt uncovers whether the political divide is based on reality or a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Helen Hall Wins the Carole Dorothy Joyce Award for Excellence in Documentary Storytelling for “Pictures of Infinity”
Her Roy W. Dean Grant–winning documentary explores Nikola Tesla’s discovery of Earth’s unlimited natural electricity and his visionary system to
When the Story Chooses You
Xackery Irving’s journey through Ukraine for his documentary “Brace for Oblivion” shows why trust and instinct are a filmmaker’s greatest
“Baristas vs. Billionaires” Wins Carole Dorothy Joyce Excellence in Documentary Storytelling Award
A moving portrait from Emmy winning director Mark Mori of baristas rising up against corporate power and injustice From the
Documentary “Touching the Sky” Wins 2025 Roy W. Dean Spring Grant
Film explores how human touch, play, and community can heal trauma and loneliness. From the Heart Productions, the top-rated 501(c)3
