Finding Your Compass: A Documentary Ethics & Accountability Workshop

Finding Your Compass: A Documentary Ethics & Accountability Workshop

Atlanta Film Society, The Emory Center for Ethics

Dec 6, 2025
10:00 am
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Atlanta Film Society, The Emory Center for Ethics

The Plaza Theatre, The Supermarket, Sweet Auburn BBQ

10:00 am

Calling all documentary makers & storytellers!

Don’t miss Finding Your Compass: A Documentary Ethics & Accountability Workshop, presented by the Atlanta Film Society and Emory Center for Ethics — a two-day deep dive into what it means to make films with integrity, care, and accountability.

When: Saturday, Dec 6 – Sunday, Dec 7, 2025

Where: The Plaza Theatre & The Supermarket

What to expect:

• Workshops and conversations exploring real-world ethical dilemmas in documentary filmmaking

• Guidance on participant care, impact storytelling, and emerging tech like AI

• Space to reflect, connect, and apply new ideas to your own projects

Schedule

Saturday 12/6

10:00 AM - 2:30 PM at Plaza Theatre

2:45 PM - 4:45 PM at The Supermarket

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour at Sweet Auburn

Sunday 12/7

10:00 AM - 12:45 PM at Plaza Theatre

1:45 PM - 4:00 PM at The Supermarket

Find us:

1) The Supermarket’s main entrance is located at 638 N Highland Ave NE. Our door is in between Big Softie and Colette Bakeshop leading you down a hallway and a staircase.

2) Need less stairs or no stairs? We got you! There are no signs yet, please call to be escorted. (404) 458-1738Nearby Parking:

  • Limited parking spots on N Highland (6pm-8am)
  • Small lot beside Otto's (N Highland and Blue Ridge)
  • Big lot - 698 N Highland
  • Big deck -675 N Highland
    See our map for more info!