Dani Valent (The Age food writer; screenwriter HERE, MIFF 2011) talks to renowned chefs and restaurateurs George Calombaris (Masterchef, Hellenic Republic, Gazi, The Press Club), Ben Shewry (Attica) and Guy Grossi (Grossi Florentino), alongside director Warwick Ross (Red Obsession, MIFF 2013) and award-winning wine editor Max Allen (Australian Gourmet Traveller) as they ponder why we want to see food and wine on film – and why an on-screen meal can make for a great movie.

Recorded at The Wheeler Centre on Monday 5 August 2013.

Credits -

Editor: Lucy Adams

Sound Mix: Lucy Adams

Transcription: Lucy Adams

Producer: Al Cossar, Lauren Zoric

A star-studded panel of local Melburnians discuss the city’s big cinematic question: What is the iconic Melbourne film?

Michael Williams (Director of The Wheeler Centre) talks to an acclaimed lineup of local luminaries, which in this podcast includes rock musician Adalita, indigenous actor and elder Jack Charles, and writer and broadcaster Clementine Ford, about their picks for seeing our city on screen.

Note: Jack Charles refers to ‘Foley’ during one of his anecdotes. He is referring to local academic, actor, activist and writer Gary Foley.

Credits –

Editor: Maria Chetcuti

Sound Mix: Mike Young c/o SYN Media

Transcription: Marita Lacota

Thanks to: Lucy Adams

Producers: Al Cossar, Lauren Zoric