Kasama

a Film by Nick Cavalier

Documentary Follows Genie Kwon and Tim Flores

as They Open Their First Chicago Restaurant During a Global Pandemic

Coming December 1st

A documentary character portrait of husband and wife culinary duo,

Genie Kwon and Tim Flores as they open their first Chicago restaurant Kasama during a global pandemic coming to VIMEO ON DEMAND December 1st.

 Kasama – full film available upon request for review purposes

Watch Kasama Trailer 1 below:

Directed & Edited By: Nick Cavalier

Director Of Photography: Daniel Kwon

Color: Nico Raggi & Daniel Kwon

Post Mix/Sound Design: See Music

Original Music: Matthew Santos

* World Premiere – Cleveland International Film Festival *

* Official Selection – Indy Shorts – Heartland Film Festival *

* Official Selection – Catalina Film Festival *

* Semi Finalist – Flicker’s Rhode Island International Film Festival *

Watch Kasama Trailer 2 below:

Nick Cavalier, Tim Flores, Genie Kwon and Daniel Kwon

photo credit: Daniel Kwon

ABOUT NICK CAVALIER: 

Nick Cavalier is a director of films, commercials, branded content and music videos. A visual and character-focused storyteller, Nick is known for his high production value docu-driven films with poetic hero centered themes. Nick has been honored with awards and selections at festivals such as SXSW, Palm Springs, and Cleveland International. His work is featured in multiple national publications including New York Times, VICE, Revolver, Documentary Plus, Shorts TV, Devour, HYPEBEAST, Alternative Press, Funny Or Die, Psychology Today, MTV, Fast Company, Juxtapoz Magazine and many more. Nick is lauded for his award-winning feature film and character portrait on famed artist Derek Hess titled Forced Perspective, his short film about vinyl record resurgence Gotta Groove Records, his short film on mental health and creativity titled Down Again, and his latest character portrait on Michelin star chefs at Kasama.

NICK CAVALIER ONLINE: 

Website:  NICK CAVALIER

Twitter:  Nick Cavalier (@nickcavalier) / Twitter

Vimeo:  Nick Cavalier – Director, Editor & Producer (vimeo.com)

YouTube:  Nick Cavalier – YouTube

Facebook:  Nick Cavalier – Director | Facebook

Instagram:  Nick Cavalier (@nickcavalier) • Instagram photos and videos

Linked In:  Nick Cavalier – Award Winning Director – Self Employed | LinkedIn

IMDb:  Nick Cavalier – IMDb

KASAMA ONLINE:

kasamachicago.com

KASAMA PRESS:

Best Chefs of the Year: Kasama’s Tim Flores and Genie Kwon – Robb Report

Together with Kasama, the World’s First MICHELIN-Starred Filipino Restaurant

1. Kasama – Chicago Magazine

The 2022 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Nominees | James Beard Foundation

2022 Chicago New MICHELIN Stars

PASTRY PROGRAM OF THE YEAR Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence – May 2022