Sep 24, '14

Foodies premiere in San Sebastian

Perm Paitawyat, Basque culinary center director Joxe Mari Aizega, Andy Hayler, Aiste Miseviciute,Katie Keiko Tam, Steve Plotnicki
Perm Paitawyat, Basque culinary center director Joxe Mari Aizega, Andy Hayler, Aiste Miseviciute, Katie Keiko Tam, Steve Plotnicki

So the official Foodies documentary screening took place two days ago at San Sebastian film festival. Despite meeting each other individually, it was the first time we met in person altogether. The movie premiere went really well – all the three screenings, which were part of Culinary Zinema section, were sold out.

What do I think of the movie? First of all, it was very strange to see myself on the big screen. Especially that it’s your real-life ( friends, parents, etc) that was being shown. Despite not agreeing with some of the aesthetic choices by the filmmakers, I think the documentary is very enjoyable. It is not only exploring the so-called foodies phenomena. It looks into the whole picture of the gastronomy universe and how it is adapting to the new world of social media and technology.

With film makers Thomas Jackson, Charlotte Landelius and Henrik Stockare

Having said that, it’s quite frustrating, but no one still knows where the movie will be shown elsewhere. Will keep you posted as soon as I know.

At the cocktail reception organized by http://www.sansebastianfood.com/. Next time  I'll use them for pintxos tour!
At the cocktail reception organized by http://www.sansebastianfood.com/. Next time  I’ll use them for pintxos tour!
Crowds waiting in front of Maria Cristina hotel- the place to be during the festival
Crowds waiting in front of Maria Cristina hotel- the place to be during the festival
Before the lights went down
Before the lights went down
Charlotte Landelius, Thomas Jackson and Henrik Stockare before the premiere
Charlotte Landelius, Thomas Jackson and Henrik Stockare before the premiere
Foodies movie
Me filming at Sushi Saito in Tokyo
Me filming at Sushi Saito in Tokyo
Before the dinner at the Basque Culinary center
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