Programs
In addition to our on-campus events for students and the Harvard community, the DFPI team coordinate the following programs:
Fellowship
Inviting documentary filmmakers, film industry leaders, media policy experts, contemporary media scholars, journalists, and business innovators to generate research and policy recommendations for the field.
Research
A collection of relevant work our DFPI Fellows have contributed to the field since their time at the Shorenstein Center.
Convenings
In mid-April 2025, the DFPI Initiative will host its inaugural
Documentary Ideas Symposium, a convening of a select
group of award-winning filmmakers, documentary executives,
organizational leaders, and research scholars to explore the
complex ethical landscape of documentary filmmaking.
Henry Awards for Public Interest Documentary
The Henry Awards for Public Interest Documentary recognize nonfiction films that advance public understanding of the critical issues of our time.