@ThisIsDavidGelb | In the Mix with the Creator of Chef's Table David Gelb

The Darkroom Podcast

In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke to the creator and director of Chef’s Table, David Gelb, at his production studio Supper Club. We jump back into David’s early passions for theatre and acting in high school and how his father’s life in the classical music world became a steady inspiration for him. Having built a small team of friends to go shoot with in high school and college, David has a knack for finding and building talent, allowing him to work on a multitude of projects including Supper Club’s latest non-fiction programming deal with Disney. David stepped into the spotlight in 2011 with his documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi; highlighting the story of the “world’s greatest sushi chef” Jiro Ono at his 10 person restaurant located in a Tokyo subway station. We hear how David took a camera and shot almost the entire movie by himself with a translator at his side and ultimately how his production methodology would set the stage for Chef’s Table. We get a unique chance to hear about Anthony Bourdain’s impact on David’s work and how both Street Food and Chef’s Table are a homage to Bourdain’s legacy. As Netflix’s first documentary series, Chef’s Table has been a massive hit for the streaming platform and has now become the longest running original series after its renewal for seasons 7 and 8. David’s raw passion and ability for storytelling has brought foreign cultures and cuisine to the homes of millions and we’re excited to see what’s to come. Enjoy!