A Banner Year
Documentary Short / 39 min / 2026
In Baltimore, an ambitious nonprofit newsroom is either the future of local journalism or proof that it cannot be saved.
A Banner Year follows the newsroom’s coming of age: a City Hall reporter pushed to the breaking point, an investigative team chasing a story that shook the city, and a startup that becomes a Pulitzer winner.
“I wouldn't be where I am without Saul Zaentz. The organization gave me the tools and mentorship I needed to finish production and get deep into post production. It helped me grow my filmmaking and documentary skills and created an opportunity to really mold and work through my story.”
- Josh Davidsburg, Director