One of the earliest short films I directed that gained attention was about a salty motorcycle mechanic. The short, Liberty Vintage, earned a Vimeo Staff Pick and really helped propel my work from the documentary world to the agency world. And while I still love filming motorcycles, I now often find myself in kitchens (and studios) more than garages.
Somewhere over the last decade, thanks to some truly wonderful creative partners, I have carved out a niche within the food and chef world. Filming in a kitchen is a lot like filming in a garage—so much action, so many textures, and so much nuance in the process. I absolutely love filming food and beverages… and at the end of the day, New York City is one of the best places to do it!
And because everyone loves BTS, here are a few.
Jameson” Black Barrel Holiday
Director: Moriah Sawtelle
DP: Andrew David Watson
Arri Amira with Cooke Panchro / i.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
Creative Director: Randall Schoonover
Director/DP: Andrew David Watson
Arri Alexa35, MiniLF for tabletop.
Arri Amira, Mini and LF for 3 camera shoot.
Westholme Esme
Creative Director: Alex Hopson
Director/DP: Andrew David Watson
ARRI Mini & Amira
Cooke Panchro / i
B-cam opt: Spencer Meffert
Did you notice a trend? Yest, I love shooting food with Cooke Panchro/i — Honestly I should have invested in a set years ago. The warmth of the Cooke, but the reliability of modern lenses are why I often pick the newer re-issued Cooke Panchros for food.
