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An award for all librarians everywhere 📚❤️
The ITVS-supported film The Librarians took home the Emmy in Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking ✨
Congratulations to @thelibrariansfilm team, the film's participants, and the ITVS team on this incredible achievement!
08 Sep 2026
Something special is making its way to YouTube 👀 We’re excited to introduce PBS Documentaries, a brand-new home for a diverse collection of documentaries from across our network, in partnership with @itvsindies.
From indie films to science and history specials to powerful stories from communities across the country, this channel brings it all together in one place. Explore films from Independent Lens, POV, Reel South, VOCES, and so much more, including new digital-first docs from Digital Studios. If you’re into stories that spark curiosity, challenge what you know, and leave a lasting impression on you… then you won’t want to miss what we have in store.
The first documentary, “The Inquisitor” premieres today at 12 PM ET, tracing Barbara Jordan’s rise from Texas congresswoman to national icon, highlighting her powerful voice, integrity, and lasting impact on U.S. politics.
Head over to PBS Documentaries on YouTube and subscribe so you don’t miss a thing.
What stories do you want to see on the channel? Let us know below
26 Mar 2026
We were honored to welcome President and CEO of @pbs Paula Kerger to our offices this week!
We are greatly appreciative of Paula and PBS' support of the work we do. Thanks for spending an insightful afternoon with us, Paula!
11 Nov 2026
Celebrating two @Anthemawards wins!
📚 The Librarians Indie Lens Pop-Up: Gold Anthem Award Winner in Media Impact Campaign, Education, Art & Culture
⚖️ The Inquisitor Indie Lens Pop-Up: Silver Anthem Award Winner in Media Impact Campaign, Belonging & Inclusion
Congratulations to the ITVS and film teams on these awards!
05 Nov 2026
Join us in congratulating the ten filmmakers of our inaugural ITVS Incubator Fund Cohort.
Over the next six months, the ITVS team will be working closely with these documentarians to develop dynamic stories of empowerment, joy, accessibility, and more.
30 Sep 2026
From the frontlines of a national battle for free speech to the national television spotlight!
The Librarians has been nominated for an Emmy in Exceptional Merit In Documentary Filmmaking.
A huge congratulations to the @thelibrariansfilm team for this well-deserved nod 🏆
08 Jul 2026
Making room in the trophy case for a News & Documentary Emmy!
Congratulations to @joebillmunoz, @lucasguilkey, and the entire @thestrikefilm team on taking home the Emmy for Outstanding Crime and Justice Documentary!
29 May 2026
Another fantastic PBS Annual Meeting is in the books 🎉
The ITVS team had an amazing time at the annual gathering, this year hosted by @austinpbs. It was so great to see so many friendly faces and we’re proud to be a part of such an inspiring and powerful public media system.
12 May 2026
Introducing our inaugural Independent Lens Creator Lab cohort!
For the last three decades, we've supported acclaimed independent filmmakers with bringing their stories and projects to households across the country. We're now bringing that same energy to a format millions engage with daily, vertical video on social media.
These six creators represent voices from every corner of the country: rappers, artists, journalists, comedians, and explorers. What they share is a commitment to authenticity. Their work is rooted in community, curiosity, and a willingness to engage audiences in meaningful, sometimes challenging ways.
Click the tag of each creator in their slide to check out their pages, and keep an eye on the PBS Documentaries YouTube channel for their work in the coming months.
07 May 2026
We’re in our feels this Friday because we’re saying “so long” to ITVS icon Jim Sommers, who’s taking off for his next adventure.
Since joining ITVS in 2001, Jim has helped to set the standard for community engagement within the public media documentary space. He quickly rose to hold various senior leadership roles, including VP of Broadcast and Communications, Senior VP of Content Management, Sr. VP of Content, Executive VP of Content, and, most importantly, VP of Halloween Costumes.
The ITVS family will greatly miss Jim’s artistic talents, his knack for pulling off outrageous pranks, and his warm mentorship, which has left a mark on everyone who has ever called ITVS their home.
Thank you for everything, Jim. You’ll always have an open invitation to our company Halloween parties. ❤️
01 May 2026
Congratulations to Stanley Nelson and Marcia Smith of @firelight_media on receiving @blackpublicmedia’s 2026 Trailblazer Award at PitchBLACK this past weekend!!
The BPM Trailblazer Award honors documentary storytellers whose work has transformed the media landscape and expanded cultural representation. Stanley Nelson is the producer of several ITVS-funded films, including: A Place of Our Own, WE WANT THE FUNK!, Creating the New World: The Transatlantic Slave Trade, The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution, and Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities.
30 Apr 2026
A hit with audiences lands four News & Doc Emmy nominations, including Best Documentary!
Congrats to the ITVS-supported team behind @lifeafter.film 👏
07 Apr 2026
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