Completed - ENGLISH - Drama - 19 minutes
After his father's debilitating stroke, an estranged son returns home to Central New York where he's torn between taking over his father's Lebanese restaurant and carrying on family tradition or pursuing his own dream.
Year of production : 2023 Director(s) : Pedro CHAVES Writer(s) : John LICATA Cast : Josue LEDESMA, Diane CIESLA, Vince EDGEHILL, Liz PRIESTLEY, Eric FEOLA Producer(s) : John LICATA (Chavata LLC)
"The Cookbook" tells the story of Sarikh Kalil, a third-generation Lebanese immigrant who reunites with his estranged parents in Central New York after his father suffers a debilitating stroke. Sarikh is faced with a choice: take over his father’s Lebanese restaurant and preserve his familial heritage, or sell out to pursue his American Dream. "The Cookbook" is a heartfelt story about the sacrifices we make for family, preserving culture in melting-pot America and father-son relationships.
Country(ies) : USA, PORTUGAL
Hamilton New York International Film Festival 2023 (Best Drama/Thriller Short)Catalina Film Festival 2023 (Official Selection)Greenpoint Film Festival 2023 (Official Selection)Lebanese Independent Film Festival 2023 (Best International Short Fiction)Golden Door International Film Festival 2023 (Nominated, Best Short Film, Best Actress Diane Ciesla, Best Actor Vince Edgehill)Imagens no Tejo 2023 (Official Selection)Seoul International Food Film Festival 2023 (Official Selection - Best Short)Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition 2023 (Official Selection)HollyShorts Monthly Screenings 2023 (Official Selection)Buffalo International Film Festival 2023 (Official Selection)Syracuse International Film Festival 2023 (Official Selection)Bridgeport Film Fest 2023 (Official Selection)Lake Placid Film Festival 2023 (Official Selection)Entre Olhares 2023 (Official Selection)Milan Shorts Film Festival 2024 (Official Selection)Ciné-Beyrouth 2024 (Official Selection)Orlando Urban Film Festival 2024 (Official Selection - Best Short Film)