#GSF2 20205 Agenda
Thursday, Dec 4th
Friday, December 5th
Writing Workshop: Underground Railroads
12pm – 1pm
This interactive workshop taught by Nathan Wallace invites participants to explore creative writing as a tool for self-expression, liberation, and transformation. Using art as both inspiration and catalyst, we will write, reflect, and share stories that imagine new possibilities of freedom.
Writing Workshop: Separated but United
12pm – 1pm
This interactive workshop taught by Nathan Wallace invites participants to explore creative writing as a tool for self-expression, liberation, and transformation. Using art as both inspiration and catalyst, we will write, reflect, and share stories that imagine new possibilities of freedom.
Film Permitting 101
2pm – 3pm
Led by the City of South Fulton’s Community Development & Regulatory Affairs (CDRA) Department, this session introduces filmmakers to the basics of film permitting. Learn the step-by-step process for securing permits, understanding regulations, and working with the city to bring your production to life smoothly and legally.
Finance & Distribution Panel
2pm -3pm
Led by Krome Studios, this workshop breaks down the business side of filmmaking—where creativity meets strategy. Participants will gain practical insights into financing independent projects, building sustainable budgets, and navigating the complex world of film distribution. From funding sources to streaming platforms, this session equips emerging filmmakers with the tools to bring their stories to market and ensure their work reaches the audiences it deserves.
Interactive Djembe Performance
4pm – 5pm
Experience the heartbeat of West African tradition with this participatory drumming session led by Wontanara, Inc. Using the djembe, a drum known for its deep cultural roots and powerful sound, participants will learn rhythms that connect community, history, and spirit. This hands-on workshop invites everyone—regardless of skill level—to play, move, and feel the collective energy that drumming creates.
Interactive Djembe Performance
4pm – 5pm
Experience the heartbeat of West African tradition with this participatory drumming session led by Wontanara, Inc. Using the djembe, a drum known for its deep cultural roots and powerful sound, participants will learn rhythms that connect community, history, and spirit. This hands-on workshop invites everyone—regardless of skill level—to play, move, and feel the collective energy that drumming creates.
Letters to the Future Exhibit
4pm – 6pm
This immersive installation reimagines the voices of tomorrow. A wall of CRT televisions will showcase short films created by South Fulton youth that were not selected for the main screening, ensuring every story has a place to be seen. Guided by local filmmaker Almighty Zion, attendees will also be invited to record personal video messages addressed to their future selves—transforming the exhibit into a living time capsule of dreams, reflections, and visions of what’s to come.
Letters to the Future Exhibit
4pm – 6pm
This immersive installation reimagines the voices of tomorrow. A wall of CRT televisions will showcase short films created by South Fulton youth that were not selected for the main screening, ensuring every story has a place to be seen. Guided by local filmmaker Almighty Zion, attendees will also be invited to record personal video messages addressed to their future selves—transforming the exhibit into a living time capsule of dreams, reflections, and visions of what’s to come.
Screening: #GSF2 Youth Shorts
5pm – 6pm
Open to high school students in South Fulton, this competition invites young filmmakers to showcase their original short films on the big screen. Selected films will premiere at the Global South Film Festival, giving students the chance to share their stories, creativity, and vision with the community.
Screening: The Eternal Song
5pm – 6:30pm
The Eternal Song is a cinematic journey through timeless lands and their Indigenous cultures. Voices from around the world and across generations call us to witness the deep, ongoing scars left by colonization on lands and people, and the healing that comes through ancestral wisdom.
Student Panel Discussion
6pm – 6:30pm
Join emerging filmmakers and storytellers from South Fulton’s high schools as they share their experiences, inspirations, and creative journeys. This panel highlights youth voices, challenges, and ambitions, offering insight into the next generation of filmmakers shaping their communities and the world.
Indigenous People’s Panel
6:30pm – 7pm
Led by Yonasda Lonewolf, this panel explores the stories, perspectives, and creative practices of Indigenous artists and filmmakers. Attendees will gain insight into cultural preservation, representation, and the ways Indigenous communities are shaping contemporary storytelling.
Atlanta Junkanoo Group Performance
7pm – 7:30pm
Experience the vibrant rhythms, colors, and energy of the Bahamas with the Atlanta Junkanoo Group. Through dynamic music, dance, and elaborate costumes, this performance brings the spirit of Junkanoo to life, celebrating cultural heritage and community through movement and celebration.
Tri-Cities High School Performance
7:30pm – 8pm
The talented students of Tri-Cities High School Band bring energy, precision, and passion to the stage. Their dynamic performance showcases the power of music to inspire, unite, and celebrate community, highlighting the next generation of young musicians.
Screening: Kidnapping Inc
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Kidnapping INC is a masterpiece-a bold mix of Haiti’s harsh realities, dark humor, and sharp satire. It captures the country’s struggles, resilience, and the humor found in chaos. It’s a stunning movie with gripping storytelling, sharp dialogue, and a raw yet immersive experience. The visuals and performances bring Haiti’s complex reality to life.
Screening: Meta Take One
8pm – 9:30pm
An obsessive young director and his crew plunge into a frantic night long odyssey of desperation to finish his film no matter the cost.
Diaspora Film making Panel
9:30pm – 10pm
Led by filmmaker Rowena Portier Sutherland, this panel explores the art of telling stories across the African and global diaspora. Panelists will discuss how themes of identity, migration, memory, and cultural continuity shape their work, while highlighting the challenges and opportunities of creating films that connect communities across borders.
Translating Across Mediums Panel
9:30pm – 10pm
Moderated by Tisha Smith, Fulton County’s Public Art Manager, this discussion examines how artists and creators adapt stories across different mediums—film, visual art, performance, and digital platforms. Panelists will share strategies for maintaining authenticity, engaging audiences, and expanding the reach of their work.
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