Food & Film 520 – Film Fest Tucson

Thursday, Sept 19 - 5:30 p.m.

Playground – Rooftop

Join us for a unique dining experience of stories told through exquisite food and funny short films. Five of Tucson’s best chefs, each inspired by a short film, present a five-course meal, accompanied by wine and custom cocktails. Our evening will progress with each chef presenting their short film and their dish. This intimate dinner brings together much of what we all love about Tucson’s community.

Meet the Chefs!

Gary Hickey

Executive Chef/Partner at Si Charro

Gary is the opening act for this meal of a life time. Buckle up folks, his dish promises to launch us into food paradise. Back for his second year, ¡Si Charro’s! palette prodigy is bringing his strong sense of humor and drama to the first dish of the evening. Gary is known for his ingenious flavor combinations and, of course, preparing the most perfectly cooked steak we’ve ever had.

Obadiah Hindman

Executive Chef at Mountain Oyster Club

Also back for his second year in a row, Obi’s flair for fine food and theatrical presentation really shine as his flavors deliver ALL the delectables. Last year his “plane crash” of a dish had people begging for second helpings (there are no seconds, people). The MO Club’s master of majestic meals will leave you licking your plate and asking for more.

Omar Huerta

Executive Chef – Hub, Playground and Corbett’s

We are thrilled to have Omar join us for his first year. A native Arizonan and the man behind Hub, Playground and Corbett’s, he is one busy guy. His dishes form a connection to Tucson’s unique culture with locally sourced flair. We can’t wait to see what he has in store for us.

Devon Sanner

Chef/Owner at Zio Peppe

Devon leads his team as Tucson’s favorite fun uncle, at the always imaginative Zio Peppe. With Devon every dish is a delightful surprise combining his deep love for Sonoran Desert flavors along with his well travelled culinary inventiveness. Seriously folks, this is the dude who brought us the mind blowing Birria pizza. Also, he does have the most impressive and entertaining facial hair in Southern Arizona…maybe even the world, no one knows.

Gina Skelton

Pastry Chef/Owner at Sugar Momma Cakery

Save room for dessert as Gina ALWAYS slams something special to end the evening. Last year, this brilliant pastry chef crafted phenomenal sweet treats that left us craving for many months.