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Live Forum Wraps Another Heartwarming and Heartbreaking Year of Daddying Films
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) Founder Allan Shedlin wraps up the 4th annual event and looks forward to D3F 2026 Call for Entries.
Allan Shedlin
May 1
What Happens at the Daddying Film Forum Doesn't Have to Stay There
Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller previews the 3rd annual Daddying Film Forum at Bryn Mawr College, PA.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 24
The Daddying Backstory for My Documentary "THE BRAINWASHING OF MY DAD"
Award-winning filmmaker Jen Senko provides backstory to her film The Brainwashing of My Dad, a Daddying Film Fest 2025 official selection.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 8
The Daddying Film Fest Can Be Your Comfort Place and It Won't Cost You A Thing
Daddying editor Scott Beller previews the start of the 4th annual virtual Daddying Film Festival, April 7 - 12 on Eventive.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 4
Daddying Film Fest 2025 Offers Families Calm and Connection During the Storm
With rough seas ahead, the 2025 Daddying Film Festival marquee is filled with great stories offering families a respite from the storm.
Allan Shedlin
Mar 13
It's About the Children
On World Children's Day, Allan is reminded DADvocacy Consulting Group & Daddying Film Fest's work is primarily for the benefit of children.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 21, 2024
What Would A Father Do for His Daughter?
Filmmaker Adam Fried is inspired in his personal and professional life by his daughter and his own experience with an absent dad.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 8, 2024
D3F and Sundance Award-Winning Film "Daughters" Takes Dad Involvement to the Next Level on Netflix
We celebrate the Netflix debut of Sundance & Daddying Film Fest winning documentary Daughters by resharing Angela Patton's guest post.
Allan Shedlin
Aug 13, 2024
The Impact and Inspiration of "Daughters"
Girls For A Change CEO Angela Patton introduces her Sundance Film Fest award-winning film Daughters at Daddying Film Forum in Philadelphia.
Allan Shedlin
May 15, 2024
The Little Film Festival That Could and Freshman Boat That Did
While editor Scott Beller troubleshoots the virtual D3F looking for solutions, the blog gets lost and his daughter hunts a championship.
Allan Shedlin
May 4, 2024
Mummers Is the Word This May in the "City of Fatherly Love"
Editor Scott Beller provides a quick recap of his Daddying Film Forum planning visit to Philadelphia with D3F director Allan Shedlin.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 20, 2024
A Perfectly-Timed Antidote to Despair
As world events push him toward despair, D3F's Allan Shedlin turns to what always brings him hope: children & youth, specifically at AAHSFF.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 1, 2023
Daddying Film Fest 2024 Expands to Celebrate the Many Faces of Caring Men
Daddying Film Festival & Forum partners Equimundo & All American High School Film Festival help kick off 2024 call for entries January 1st.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 18, 2023
Two Things I Learned About My Daddying from Barbie and Skipper
DCG founder Allan Shedlin reflects on daddying lessons learned from Barbie long before the iconic doll made it to the big screen.
Allan Shedlin
Aug 2, 2023
Louise's Suitcase and How Film Can Help Make Our Daddying Mission: Possible
DCG founder Allan Shedlin explains his inspiration for creating the Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F).
Allan Shedlin
Jul 12, 2023
Measures of Daddying Film Festival Success: They Keep Coming Back
Daddying Editor Scott Beller describes one of the many reasons to consider the Daddying Film Festival & Forum a success in its 2nd season.
Allan Shedlin
Jun 8, 2023
"As They Made Us" Shows The Painful and Often Complex Flip Side of A Dad's Influence
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller recommends the film "As They Made Us" for anyone who has ever had a strained relationship with a parent.
Allan Shedlin
Feb 24, 2023
The Good, the Dad, and the Ugly: D3F Wants Stories Focused on Importance of Involved Dads
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller answers a question on the minds of student and dad filmmakers as they create their D3F submissions.
Allan Shedlin
Jan 26, 2023
Daddying Film Fest and Forum Pulls Back Curtain to Spotlight VIP Judges and Judging Process
Now that the Daddying Film Festival has opened its call for entries, editor Scott Beller highlights D3F's expert judges and judging process.
Allan Shedlin
Jan 19, 2023
'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.
Allan Shedlin
Jan 11, 2023
Pulling Your Finger From an Emotional Dike
Daddying Film Fest founder Allan Shedlin's experience conducting daddying interviews with 205 men ages 16 to 104 years old, from 20 countries and a broad spectrum of backgrounds and socio-economic status, counters the usual stereotype that men don't want or are unable to talk about their feelings and emotions.
Allan Shedlin
2 days ago
Daddying Gets Its Due This Fathers' Day with PBS Series "Grown Up Dad"
For Fathers' Day, PBS documentary series creator Joe Gidjunis champions involved Dads while urging meaningful public policy and societal changes to support greater balance in parenting roles.
Allan Shedlin
Jun 11
Time and Babies Fly II: She's On Her Way
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller celebrates his oldest daughter as she graduates high school and looks forward to college life.
Allan Shedlin
Jun 7
I Am My Father’s Medicine
Guest writer and Ditox founder Thao Vanessa Tran writes about her father and asserts that supporting men's mental health need not be complicated.
Allan Shedlin
May 28
My Father Was My Hero But Don't Ever Call Him That!
Mitch Berliner's father was a veteran and hero of World War II. He also was a great Dad.
Allan Shedlin
May 21
When Firsts are Over and Finals Begin, Daddying Finds New Life
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller prepares for his first daughter to graduate high school and takes another step towards letting go.
Allan Shedlin
May 15
In Appreciation of Teachers
Allan gives thanks to his 5th-grade teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week 2025.
Allan Shedlin
May 7
Live Forum Wraps Another Heartwarming and Heartbreaking Year of Daddying Films
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) Founder Allan Shedlin wraps up the 4th annual event and looks forward to D3F 2026 Call for Entries.
Allan Shedlin
May 1
What Happens at the Daddying Film Forum Doesn't Have to Stay There
Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller previews the 3rd annual Daddying Film Forum at Bryn Mawr College, PA.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 24
Death, Taxes, and the Daddying Heart of a Documentary
Documentary filmmaker Justin Schein tells the daddying story at the heart of his award-winning film "Death & Taxes."
Allan Shedlin
Apr 17
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