Southern Circuit: Call for Screening Partners
South Arts' Southern Circuit program enables Southern organizations to host six independent film screenings with visiting filmmakers, fostering community engagement and dialogue through post-film discussions.
Funder: South Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026 | August 2026 (Screening Partner application) | March 2027 (Screening Partner application) | April 2027 (Screening Partner full application)
Funding Amounts: Screening Partners pay a participation fee (recently $5,500) for a season of six filmmaker screenings; this covers filmmaker honoraria, travel, and program support.
Summary: For organizations in the South to host touring independent filmmakers and film screenings, fostering community engagement and dialogue.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected—confirm details on the program page.
Description
The Southern Circuit program, managed by South Arts, enables nonprofit, educational, and governmental organizations within nine Southeastern states to become Screening Partners. Participating organizations host a season of six independent film screenings, each with a visiting filmmaker, and facilitate post-film discussions and community engagement activities. The program aims to connect communities with diverse filmmakers, encourage dialogue on important topics, and expand local arts programming. South Arts coordinates the tour, provides marketing materials, and supports filmmaker travel and honoraria.
