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Finding Gaston
Original Title: Buscando a Gastón
Director: Patricia Perez
Genre: Documentary
Script: Patricia Perez
Editing: Fabrizio Deza
Production: Patricia Perez, Ed Talavera, Cha, Eliana Illescas
Soundtrack: NOVALIMA/JEAN PIERRE MAGNET
Country of Production: Peru
Year of Production: 2013
Running Time: 75 min.
Original Language: Spanish
Director of Photography: Edmundo Talavera


Official Selection Napa Valley Film Festival, Donostia Zinemaldia Festival de San Sebastian – Culinary Zinema, Official Selection NYC Food Film Festival 2014

Synopsis:
There are many great chefs around the world, but only one is considered to be a National hero. Meet chef Gaston Acurio and follow him in his search for the stories, the inspirations and dreams behind the man that has taken his cuisine outside the kitchen on a mission to change his country. Because the people that are passionate enough to believe they can make a difference, are the ones who actually do it. «Finding Gaston» takes you to the world of Gaston where you can discover the stories behind Peruvian food, its people and its dreams. Are you ready to meet them? Let the journey begin…

Director's Biography:
Patricia has more than 14 years of TV and Film Production experience. After finishing her Masters in Film Directing thanks to a Fullbright Grant, she completed her third short "A Minute of Silence" which was shown in Festivals Worldwide. In the last few years, as a member of the Directors Guild of America, she's had the chance to work for several studios and networks as Disney, Paramount Pictures, Showtime, CBS, ABC, amongst others.

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