Veselka (Fork2Film) at Cameo Cinema
Veselka (Fork2Film)
VESELKA: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World's message is clear: in times of hardship, the human spirit prevails, often around a table of shared meals and stories. The film not only highlights the resilience of the Ukrainian people but also serves as a reminder of the power of community and cultural preservation in the face of adversity. --Finalist James Beard Award / Community Restaurant
As the second generation owner of New York's beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka, Tom reluctantly retires after 54 years. His son Jason faces the pressure of stepping into his father's shoes as the war in Ukraine impacts his family and staff.
Q&A following the film with Director Michael Fiore and Tom Birchard (second generation own of Veselka) and his son Jason Birchard, (third generation owner of Veselka.)
Wine Experience: Grgich Hills Estate
Food Experience: Bites by Natalia’s Dacha
About the Director:
Michael Fiore is Chief Creative Officer of Fiore Media Group, a multi-disciplined collective of artists and crew based in New York and Los Angeles. A seasoned writer/director and producer/editor, Fiore’s work has received critical acclaim from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), worldwide film festivals, advertising competitions, and acclaimed writer Stephen King, among many others. Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World (2024) is his first solo feature as writer and director.
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As the second generation owner of New York's beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka, Tom reluctantly retires after 54 years. His son Jason faces the pressure of stepping into his father's shoes as the war in Ukraine impacts his family and staff.
Q&A following the film with Director Michael Fiore and Tom Birchard (second generation own of Veselka) and his son Jason Birchard, (third generation owner of Veselka.)
Wine Experience: Grgich Hills Estate
Food Experience: Bites by Natalia’s Dacha
About the Director:
Michael Fiore is Chief Creative Officer of Fiore Media Group, a multi-disciplined collective of artists and crew based in New York and Los Angeles. A seasoned writer/director and producer/editor, Fiore’s work has received critical acclaim from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), worldwide film festivals, advertising competitions, and acclaimed writer Stephen King, among many others. Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World (2024) is his first solo feature as writer and director.
VESELKA: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World's message is clear: in times of hardship, the human spirit prevails, often around a table of shared meals and stories. The film not only highlights the resilience of the Ukrainian people but also serves as a reminder of the power of community and cultural preservation in the face of adversity. --Finalist James Beard Award / Community Restaurant
As the second generation owner of New York's beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka, Tom reluctantly retires after 54 years. His son Jason faces the pressure of stepping into his father's shoes as the war in Ukraine impacts his family and staff.
Q&A following the film with Director Michael Fiore and Tom Birchard (second generation own of Veselka) and his son Jason Birchard, (third generation owner of Veselka.)
Wine Experience: Grgich Hills Estate
Food Experience: Bites by Natalia’s Dacha
About the Director:
Michael Fiore is Chief Creative Officer of Fiore Media Group, a multi-disciplined collective of artists and crew based in New York and Los Angeles. A seasoned writer/director and producer/editor, Fiore’s work has received critical acclaim from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), worldwide film festivals, advertising competitions, and acclaimed writer Stephen King, among many others. Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World (2024) is his first solo feature as writer and director.
As the second generation owner of New York's beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka, Tom reluctantly retires after 54 years. His son Jason faces the pressure of stepping into his father's shoes as the war in Ukraine impacts his family and staff.
Q&A following the film with Director Michael Fiore and Tom Birchard (second generation own of Veselka) and his son Jason Birchard, (third generation owner of Veselka.)
Wine Experience: Grgich Hills Estate
Food Experience: Bites by Natalia’s Dacha
About the Director:
Michael Fiore is Chief Creative Officer of Fiore Media Group, a multi-disciplined collective of artists and crew based in New York and Los Angeles. A seasoned writer/director and producer/editor, Fiore’s work has received critical acclaim from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), worldwide film festivals, advertising competitions, and acclaimed writer Stephen King, among many others. Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World (2024) is his first solo feature as writer and director.
Veselka (Fork2Film)
VESELKA: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World's message is clear: in times of hardship, the human spirit prevails, often around a table of shared meals and stories. The film not only highlights the resilience of the Ukrainian people but also serves as a reminder of the power of community and cultural preservation in the face of adversity. --Finalist James Beard Award / Community Restaurant
As the second generation owner of New York's beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka, Tom reluctantly retires after 54 years. His son Jason faces the pressure of stepping into his father's shoes as the war in Ukraine impacts his family and staff.
Q&A following the film with Director Michael Fiore and Tom Birchard (second generation own of Veselka) and his son Jason Birchard, (third generation owner of Veselka.)
Wine Experience: Grgich Hills Estate
Food Experience: Bites by Natalia’s Dacha
About the Director:
Michael Fiore is Chief Creative Officer of Fiore Media Group, a multi-disciplined collective of artists and crew based in New York and Los Angeles. A seasoned writer/director and producer/editor, Fiore’s work has received critical acclaim from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), worldwide film festivals, advertising competitions, and acclaimed writer Stephen King, among many others. Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World (2024) is his first solo feature as writer and director.
