Call for Media to Advance Workers' Rights

At a moment when workers are being called ‘essential’ but treated as disposable, and wealth inequality and union busting are on the rise—workers are fighting back by reigniting and reimagining union organizing. To meet this moment, there’s a real need to emphasize why unions matter, highlight worker-led success stories, provide how-tos for new organizers, and build recognition of the historic and contemporary importance of organizing in the South.

Unions offer hope to workers in our economy, are a tool to fight white supremacy in the workplace, and are at the intersection of multiple struggles for justice. We need to demonstrate these truths, showcase the collective power of this movement, and prove that the masses will always be stronger than the few people at the top. Beyond just building empathy and understanding, the films we are seeking to support will galvanize workers to organize their own workplaces and take action in solidarity with the labor movement.

The 2023 Docs in Action program has two tracks for filmmakers:

• Apply for up to $30,000 in funding for short documentary films. Only works-in-progress, short documentaries are eligible to apply for funding.
• Submit your completed documentary or narrative film to be included in a compilation that will be used to support worker organizing in 2024.

Application Instructions