JOY IN COOKING

Pre-Production

• Collaborated with Bethany to understand her role at MAP and her personal philosophy on cooking.

• Developed a narrative arc focusing on her creative process, mentorship, and commitment to sustainability.

• Planned interviews and b-roll shots to showcase the bustling commercial kitchen, cooking classes, and interactions with MAP youth.

Production

• Filmed Bethany in action within the MAP kitchen, capturing her teaching classes, experimenting with recipes, and mentoring teens.

• Highlighted key moments, such as making apple scrap vinegar and transforming eggplant into baba ganoush, to emphasize her creativity and resourcefulness.

• Conducted an intimate interview where Bethany shared her thoughts on helping others, trying new things, and finding joy in cooking.

• Captured candid moments of collaboration, laughter, and learning in the kitchen to reflect its positive energy.

Post-Production

• Edited footage to create a cohesive story that balances Bethany’s personal reflections with visual examples of her work.

• Added music and sound design to evoke warmth and inspiration, enhancing the emotional tone of the documentary.

• Included text overlays to highlight key quotes and themes, such as “joy in cooking” and “embracing imperfection.”

• Applied color grading to give the visuals a warm, inviting aesthetic that matches the subject matter.

Distribution

• Delivered the final video in high-resolution formats optimized for online platforms and classroom presentations.

• Shared the documentary with Massachusetts Avenue Project for promotional use and community outreach.