The first experience I had marrying films & fare came three years ago when I made my first food documentary. “Food Haven” was a celebration of culture through the culinary excellence of New Haven, Connecticut. These artists that execute consistency on a daily basis became the superheroes of my world and I couldn’t wait to share their stories. I now feel a part of all of these restaurant families and feel obligated to spread the word of their work.
To bring excitement to local communities of a new restaurant or a cult classic playing nearby, is what fuels my fire and creates what I believe to be the perfect matrimony.
- Fran FCC
1st Draft
Pounds of Research
Michelle May once said “Eat what you love”. I always found an affection to this quote both on the restaurant scene and the movie biz, which is hard to believe coming from categories with some of the most passion, cutthroat fans around. If you try to talk about pizza with people from New Haven or New York, they will tell defend their statement until they are blue in the face. Same goes with cult classics, 80’s action flicks, 90’s love stories, etc. I believe that the culture of food and movies, shape our lives whether we realize it or not.
I know when I walk into a restaurant and see a really cool looking dish or member of the wait staff, I will subconsciously try to recreate that coolness. This goes without saying for every coming of age film you’ve ever seen.
Two years ago, when I would work till midnight, I made it a goal to watch a movie every single night after work. I have dedicated countless amounts of time to connecting to the world of Cinema through filmmakers from every genre.
Films & Fare is born from my experiences in film school, opening up restaurants on both the east and west coast, as well as doing some seriously bad acting. All of this passion and pursuit of greatness has led me to create this interactive concept of movies and restaurants and how they create this super culture within our daily lives.
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Hi again! I appreciate the simplicity of the second version, but I think it would benefit with the addition of some of the first version's content. The tones read differently, as if we've gone from casual friends to workplace acquaintances. It's helpful and descriptive, but as a dedicated member of your audience, I like the warmth in your first draft! Again, I'm relying on the readings, but you've got a great set of material here across both drafts, so I'm certain unifying them would make an even stronger beat defense. (Plus, I wouldn't want you to leave out that line about "seriously bad acting"!)
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