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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
Getting the Banned Back Together
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller kicks off the holiday season by presenting the 6th annual Books to Read with Your Kids Holiday Gift Guide & FREE Book Giveaway!
Allan Shedlin
6 days ago
What the Heck is Neotenic Daddying?
In honor of Mickey Mouse's birthday, Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) Founder Allan Shedlin defines "neotenic daddying" and explains how Dads can best apply the idea to their everyday parenting.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 18
The Pinnacle of Daddying
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin opens the holiday season reflecting on fatherhood and how the lifelong process of daddying has been as nurturing for him as it has for his children.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 12
Farewell to A Caring, Thoughtful, Giving Dad, Granddad, and Writer
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller remembers his first boss, longtime friend, and award-winning writer J. Boyce Gleason.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 6
At School Our Kids Are Now Forced to Learn the Difference Between Spooky and Truly Scary
Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller writes about the horrific state of our country and classrooms in 2025 and how this Halloween, our kids have been forced to learn the difference between Halloween frights and real monsters.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 31
Setting Sail – A Father's Journey Reimagined
Guest poetry by 21st Century Dads founder David Hirsch intended to help comfort other parents caring for their own special needs children.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 22
D3F Makes an Impact Because The Importance of Daddying Is Universal
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin explains one of the many behind-the-scenes benefits of managing a festival with such universal appeal: forging diverse and lasting friendships.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 16
Heroes Fight Book Bans for Their Kids' Freedom to Read and Think for Themselves
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller provides a Banned Books Week reminder that the freedom to read fight continues and reading with our kids helps open their minds and ours.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 8
A Poem For Our Grandchildren During Ugly Times
Granddad, poet, and literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller shares an original poem for his grandchildren and yours that reflects these difficult times.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 1
When Our Babies Become Adults, Daddying Work Persists
Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller debunks the myth that dads and their children can age out of blogging relevance.
Allan Shedlin
Sep 24
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