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  • 30 Years of POV: Documentary Filmmakers Share What the Series Means to Them
    Documentary filmmakers share what the POV series means to them.
    Tom Roston 2 min read June 29, 2017 Doc Soup Comments
  • PBS Annual Meeting Discussion Highlight: “Making Independent Films Work For Your Station”
    The first in a four-part series highlighting case studies of PBS station engagement with independent documentaries from this year's PBS Annual Meeting.
    POV Staff 2 min read June 15, 2017 POV Films Blog Comments
  • POV's “Girl Model” Is Nominated for a 2014 Webby Award! Help Us Win!
    Vote by April 24 for the online documentary that's been called "essential viewing for adolescent girls," "a brilliant exposé of a dangerous business," and "an alarming documentary about the trafficking of Russian child models."
    POV Staff 3 min read April 9, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • POV’s 2015 Call for Entries is Officially Open!
    Films submitted to this open call will be considered for the 2015 broadcast season and beyond. The deadline for submission is Monday, June 30, 2014.
    POV Staff 4 min read April 7, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • The POV Call for Entries is Now Open!
    The PBS documentary series POV is seeking independent nonfiction films for broadcast in 2014 and beyond. Submit your film by Friday, June 28, 2013.
    POV Staff 5 min read May 1, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments