2018 Foodie Film Fest

Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: 2018/10 - October

Fans of film and food, don your best bib and tucker and head for the Highlands Playhouse’s 2018 Foodie Film Festival.

On October 26, 27, and 28, the Playhouse will feature a delectable line up of cinematic treats centered on the joys of wining and dining. This carefully curated line-up will offer films both savory and sweet, as well as opportunities to take in cooking demos, wines, and foods featured in or inspired by the films screened at the festival.

“I’m really pleased with what we have to offer this year,” says Playhouse Managing Director Lance Matzke. “The film titles alone have people excited…and we’re bringing so much more to the table – pardon the pun. We have some great sponsors in Rachel Friday and Jeff Schenck, and some wonderful co-sponsors in the Highlands Wine Shoppe and the Highlands Chamber of Commerce. Rachel and Jeff have done a fine job selecting films, Davis and Jennifer at the Wine Shoppe are bringing their knowledge and expertise, Jeanie Edwards from Easely an Artist is contributing, Pat Allen will be doing a cooking demo and offering her superb cookbook for sale with proceeds going to the Playhouse.

“One night will be dedicated to the Highlands Food Pantry… It’s rewarding and fun to work with so many talented people from the Highlands community, and in my experience good things usually come out of collaborations that have that type of generosity and camaraderie. Last year we tested the waters…this year we are all-in with a full schedule of events and a lot of community support. I see this as our inaugural year; I kind of think of it as an appetizer for the Food and Wine Festival that follows in November.”

The 2018 Foodie Film Fest will be bigger, better, and bolder. Here’s an outline of events, but check HighlandsPlayhouse.org for full details.

Friday October 26

1:00 P.M.:  We kick off with film shorts (approximately 90 minutes), followed by some light-bites as featured in the shorts.

 4:00 P.M.: Acclaimed feature film “Julie & Julia,” starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. Wine and food offerings after film.

 7:00 P.M.:  “Chocolat” with Johnny Depp and Julia Ormand couldn’t be any sweeter. Chocolate and wine offerings after film.

Saturday October 27

10:00 A.M.: “Ratatouille.” Admission is free for this animated masterpiece. Appropriate for all ages. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase from our concession stand.

1:00 P.M. “Wasted!.” This documentary deals with the issue of food waste. Grappa tasting and a cooking demo to follow, along with a fundraiser for the Food Pantry.

4:00 P.M.:  We will play short films about 90 min. During the shorts there will be a live painting created by Jeannie Edwards of Easely an Artist, with a silent auction for the finished painting and a cooking demo by Highlands’ own Chef Pat Allen to follow.

7:00 P.M.:  “Back to Burgundy.” Featured wines from the movie to taste after the show.

Sunday October 28

1:00 P.M.: Bottle Shock. A story of the early days of California wine making. Wine and food offerings after film

 4:00 P.M.:  “Ratatouille.” Foods featured from the movie after film.

 7:00 P.M.:  “Sideways.” This film features a road trip through California’s wine country. Wine and food offerings after film.

 Tickets & Prices:  $15 per ticket for one film ; $35 for a day ticket; $100 for a 3 day ticket!

There will be special opportunities for purchasing specialty wines by the glass and bottle.

Tickets will be available for purchase soon.