THE DIANE WEYERMANN MEMORIAL FUND
Diane Weyermann made an extraordinary impact on the world of documentary filmmaking. Through her work with the Open Society Institute, Sundance Institute, and Participant, she championed bold, uncompromising nonfiction and helped shape an ecosystem where filmmakers could take real creative risks in service of stories that matter.
After her passing in October 2021, and in partnership with the Skoll Foundation and Participant, Points North established the Diane Weyermann Memorial Fund to honor Diane’s legacy and values. The Fund underwrites the Diane Weyermann Fellowship, a flagship artist program at Points North that provides generous, sustained support to emerging and mid-career documentary filmmakers from around the world telling stories of moral and ethical urgency.
Since its launch, the Fellowship has supported filmmakers through an 18-month program combining unrestricted funding, creative mentorship, and a trusted peer community. One of the first projects supported through the Fellowship, To Hold A Mountain, will premiere in the World Cinema Documentary Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival—an affirmation of the program’s artist-centered design and long-term approach.
Points North works closely with a group of advisors, as well as Diane’s close friends and family, to steward the Fund and guide the Fellowship’s evolution. The second cohort of Diane Weyermann Fellows is currently underway, having recently convened for their kickoff retreat in Mexico, marking the beginning of another 18-month journey of creative inquiry and support.
The Fellowship is fully funded through the current cycle, which concludes in December 2026. Its continuation beyond that point will depend on the commitments we build now. Gifts to the Diane Weyermann Memorial Fund help ensure that this one-of-a-kind program can continue to support courageous filmmakers and carry Diane’s legacy forward for years to come.
2025-26 Diane Weyermann Fellows at their kickoff retreat in Michoacán, Mexico (October 2025)
If you would like to support the Diane Weyermann Fellowship, donations may be made via the form below or mailed to:
Points North Institute
PO Box 836
Camden, ME 04843
EIN: 45-1622247
All gifts will be restricted to the Diane Weyermann Memorial Fund. To discuss leadership gifts, pledges, stock transfers, or other ways to support the Diane Weyermann Fellowship, please contact us: [email protected]
We are deeply grateful to those who have already contributed to the Fund. Your generosity has made this work possible.