Creative Director
"Turning the Tables unmasks one of the most prolific (and anonymous) restaurant critics of the modern age, Howard Seftel, and sets him on a journey to discover the sights, sounds and stories that define Arizona’s most intriguing culinary creators." Ref. MMPR Marketing
Last spring, I was invited onboard to direct and capture a very special passion project by Grant Crone and Margo Kesler of MMPR, in partnership with UBER, dubbed "Turning The Tables." It was a great privilege to create the bulk of the series' first season; covering some of my favorites as well as those of Howard Seftel; Elote, Hana, Crudo and Tarbell's.
Each episode averaged fifty-five hours of post production, following a full day shoot. This project was a magnificent accomplishment for all involved. Enjoy!
Episode 5, featuring Chef Cullen Campbell. Captured onsite at Crudo, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Episode 4, featuring Chef Jeff Smedstad. Captured onsite at Elote Cafe, in Sedona, Arizona.
Episode 3, featuring Chef Lori Hashimoto. Captured onsite at Hana Japanese Eatery, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Episode 2, featuring Chef Mark Tarbell. Captured onsite at Tarbell's, in Phoenix, Arizona.