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Allan Shedlin

'Tis the (Awards) Season and D3F Is Calling for Short Films from Kids and Involved Dads

Daddying Film Festival & Forum director Allan Shedlin announces 2023 call for entries will open to student and dad filmmakers on January 16.

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Onward to The Daddying Film Festival Sequel!

DCG's Allan Shedlin takes one last look back at the inaugural Daddying Film Fest before launching bigger, more dad-inclusive plans for 2023.

Allan Shedlin

Is Twenty Dollars Enough?

Inspired by the work of Daddying Film Festival finalists DCG's Allan Shedlin shares a priceless story about the importance of involved dads.

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Being A Dad Gave Me The Best Creative Fuel To Launch A "Space Cadet"

Four-time Grammy Award-nominated musician Justin Roberts shares how his creative process has changed since becoming a dad.

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Why Not Ask Consumers Of Daddying for Their Heartfelt "Reviews?"

DADvocacy Consulting Group's Daddy Appleseed Fund and KIDS FIRST! announce inaugural KIDS FIRST! Daddying Film Festival call for entries.

How Daddying Manages to Endure While Our World Remains In Flux

One Useful Weapon All Parents Should Have On Hand

The Importance of Parents Being There – REALLY Being There