Who We Are

At Ethical Narrative, we merge journalistic expertise with the compassion of social work. Founded by professionals in both fields, our mission is to tell stories that resonate and foster positive change.

  • Autumn Payne

    FOUNDER / STORYTELLER

    I'm on a mission to make storytelling not just an art but a force for good. Through our documentaries, I weave in compassion and wisdom, creating films that go beyond the ordinary. In finding ways to benefit all, we not only enhance our shared experiences but also emerge collectively uplifted.

  • Tamara Knox

    DIRECTOR OF ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN MEDIA / ACSW

    "Ethical Narrative is an agent of change. It's transformative. It's thinking outside the box. It's allowed me to take my own lived experience and use it in a way to help others by  putting storytellers on a more equitable footing." 

  • Dorsey Griffith

    SENIOR WRITER

    “To tell a good story well, mutual trust between the journalist and the participant is critical. That can only be achieved when the journalist approaches the participant with respect, grace and humility. In an era of media distrust, Ethical Narrative's commitment to this approach sets it apart.”

  • Greg Stidham

    CINEMATOGRAPHER / DRONE PILOT

    “I’ve worked in journalism my entire life and I feel now more than ever there’s a greater need for ethical storytelling. It’s the antidote to mainstream journalism and the 24 hour news cycle. Ethical Narrative is about being fair to the people you’re doing stories with and telling that person’s story in an ethical way.”

  • Salgu Wissmath

    VISUAL STORYTELLER

    “Ethical storytelling is really important to me and my work. Ethics have evolved in the digital storytelling space and I like that Ethical Narrative has taken a trauma-informed approach. It’s important for storytellers to have more agency in the process.”

  • Sue Morrow

    VISUAL EDITOR

    "Ethical Narrative is really setting an example in the journalism space. I think that journalists are turning a corner in how we write and photograph people in our community. The way we can really tell those authentic stories is by taking time to understand who we’re talking to and how to tell their story. The more we do the more we grow."