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The Food Film Festival / NYC / 2017 Official Selections
Cooking with Dr. Taquito: 3 Ingredient Pancakes
Dirs. Liz & Jimmy Reed, 2 mins
Learn some killer cooking tips with evil genius, Dr. Taquito.
Finding Pisco
Dir. Aaron Straight, 4 mins, US Premiere
Tucked into the river valleys of rural Peru there are legendary men & woman who distill a powerful and misunderstood clear liquor made only from grapes. This is the journey of two best friends to find them.
Hometown Hero: The Legend of New York’s Chopped Cheese
Dirs. Justin Bolois & David Matthews, 19 mins, Theatrical Premiere
If you want to understand New York on a deeper level, then you have to understand the story of the chopped cheese — a hyper-regional sandwich and the secret handshake of NYC's bodega cognoscenti.
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How to Taste Beer in Oakland
Dir. Iden Baghdadchi, 1 min, World Premiere
A primer on how to drink beer.
James Beard: America's First Foodie
Dir. Elizabeth Federici, 54 mins
America's First Foodie chronicles the American food movement through the lens of its founding father James Beard.
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Sacred Gin
Dir. William Shaw, 2 mins, US Premiere
This film shows the dream of one man to produce a high quality gin from his own sitting room.
Seared
Dir. Ben Gustafson, 8 mins
Beaten by a life of injustice and crime, a young man's plan to end it all turns into a life of renewed hope and a passionate career as a chef.
Slingers
Dir. Adam Edwards, 15 mins, NYC Premiere
Slingers is a short documentary that explores the life of a small town beekeeper and his struggles to harvest an annual crop of nature's gold; honey.
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Snooker Loopy
Dir. Peter Flanek & Peter Mészáros, 2 mins
Stop motion animation for a Budapest based gastro market.
Sweet Funk
Dir. Charles Grantham, 2 mins, World Premiere
Sweet Funk is Food Porn Star Larry Cauldwell's exploration of charcuterie. With his characteristic sexiness and expertise Larry takes viewers on a journey into sweet funky meat that they'll never forget.
Tampopo
Dir. Juzo Itami, 114 mins
The tale of an enigmatic band of ramen ronin who guide the widow of a noodle shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe, Tampopo serves up a savory broth of culinary adventure seasoned with offbeat comedy sketches and the erotic exploits of a gastronome gangster. Sweet, sexy, surreal, and mouthwatering, Tampopo remains one of the most delectable examples of food on film.
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Taste of Love
Dir. Paul Scheufler , 5 mins, US Premiere
A girl embarks on an aromatic journey of love, while stimulating her taste buds to the point of climax, she explores and discovers the various forms love can take on.
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The Science of Dry Aging
Dir. George Motz, 8 mins, World Premiere
Go deep with Certified Angus Beef brand’s meat scientist, DeBragga’s Marc Sarrazin and others exploring the magic of dry-aged beef.
This is Not Carrot Cake
Dir. Nate Mook, 2 mins
The traditional dish re-imagined by Chef José Andrés and the team at two-Michelin star restaurant Minibar.
Wagashi
Dir. Hiro Ishikawa, 8 mins
Discover a Japanese cultural tradition with Junichiro Tanizaki’s philosophy and aesthetic.
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*This list may be subject to change*
