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Found: King of Matsutake’ Ridge

Director: Anastasia Esther Forde
Short Documentary
Human Interest - Environmentally Friendly | USA | 35 min
English
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A documentary short subject that explores the beautiful and intense world of Philip Manganaro, renowned chef, forager, and owner of Park Place Café in Merchantville, NJ. For over a year, a team of award-winning creatives followed Phil to his “wild farms” including his secret Matsutake mushroom site. FOUND: The King of Matsutake Ridge captures one man’s evolving artistic mission to forage ephemeral ingredients that no restaurant can buy.


Screens in Shorts Program: The Road Home

Saturday, July 6, 2024 9:30 PM
Shorts Program: The Road Home
The Film Salon @ JCC of Jersey Shore
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Shorts Program: The Road Home

Saturday, July 6, 2024 9:30 PM

The Film Salon @ JCC of Jersey Shore

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Director’s bio:

Anastasia Forde is a visionary filmmaker celebrated for her ability to find beauty within the shadows of challenging subject matter. Her talent lies in shining a compassionate light on difficult and unexpected themes, evoking profound human emotions that deeply connect with audiences.

In her dual role as a director and producer, Anastasia serves as the driving force behind the creation of impactful cinematic experiences. She orchestrates every facet of the creative process, ensuring that her vision is brought to life on screen with precision and grace.

What sets Anastasia apart is her unwavering commitment to storytelling that tackles sensitive topics with the utmost sensitivity. Fearlessly exploring the complexities of the human experience, she extracts moments of profound beauty. Her films stand as powerful testaments to the resilience of the human spirit and the potential for transformation in the face of life’s challenges.

Director Statement

As a director, I am compelled to share the beauty I see in life. I was inspired to make, FOUND: The King of Matsutake Ridge, because of the nostalgic emotions brought to the surface while experiencing Chef Phil’s cuisine for the first time. I had foraged with my family as a child, (although we never called it that) and cherish those memories. My mission with this film is to share the beauty and quietness that can be found around us as well as the determination that one man has to create such a unique and well-studied menu.