Chef, Photography, Kitchen, Behind-the-Scenes - Kitchen Verité, Directed by Ian Cumming

In the short documentary Kitchen Verité, award-winning director Ian Cumming delves into the captivating world of photographer Jim Sullivan and his extraordinary project documenting the raw energy of culinary spaces across the globe. Using his Leica M6 and Tri-X 400 film, Jim’s black-and-white images capture the unfiltered moments of kitchens - where cultures collide, personalities shine, and the unrelenting pace of the “back of house” unfolds.
Inspired by Sullivan’s evocative photography and the growing cultural fascination with the inner workings of the food industry - Cumming offers a unique lens into this vibrant yet gritty world.
Read the Q&A with the director on www.curationho...
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Talent / Photographer: Jim Sullivan
Director: Ian Cumming
DP: Henry Quirion
AC: Ariana Hoshino
AC: Matt Mardo
2nd AC: Mark Mardo
Editor: Ian Cumming
Colorist: Jack Tashdjian
Sound Mix: Lamps Lampadinha
Scans: Thom Kuo
Titles: Justin Holt
Camera Rental: Old Fast Glass
Gear: ArriFlex 235
Lenses: LVX Badalamenti Aurora Lenses
Film: Kodak
Restaurants: Birdie Gs & Jeune et Jolie
Bookstore: Now Serving
Commercial Printing Shop: Neyenesch Printers
Featured Chef: Eric Bost
Featured Chef: Jeremy Fox