WABE has partnered with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to distribute “chefATL,” a student-produced documentary series.
According to a press release, the series is expected to premiere in late spring or early summer of this year on WABE TV. After the premiere, the series will also be available on the streaming service PBS Passport.
The show explores the diversity of Atlanta through its culinary scene. According to the release, more than 100 students across nine SCAD degree programs assisted on the production. Local chefs who appear in the series include James Beard award-winning and nominated chefs Steven Satterfield (Miller Union), Deborah VonTreace (Twisted Souls Cookhouse), Terry Koval (The Deer and The Dove), Parnass Savang (Talat Market), Jiyeon Lee (Heirloom Market), and Hector Santiago (El Super Pan).
“At WABE, we are passionate about amplifying Atlanta’s diverse voices and championing the storytellers who bring this city to life,” said Alison Hashimoto, WABE Studio SVP-Video, in the release. “‘chefATL’ is a perfect example of how public media connects communities and cultivates the next generation of creative talent. Through our partnership with SCAD, we’re not just sharing Atlanta’s vibrant culinary scene—we’re fostering a space where emerging filmmakers and industry professionals collaborate to tell the stories that define our city.”
“chefATL” will be featured at SCAD TVfest, which runs Feb. 5-7. There will be a premiere screening of the second episode of the series followed by a Q&A session on Feb. 5.
