Found: The King of Matsutake Ridge & Fencing for the Edge – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM!

Saturday, June 08, 2024 @ 7:00pm

New Jersey International Film Festival
71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Found: The King of Matsutake Ridge - Anastasia Forde (Palmyra, New Jersey)

A documentary short subject that explores the beautiful and intense world of Philip Manganaro, renowned chef, forager, and owner of Park Place Café in Merchantville, NJ. For over a year, a team of award-winning creatives followed Phil to his “wild farms” including his secret Matsutake mushroom site.2023; 34 min.

Fencing for the Edge – Holly Buechel (South Orange, New Jersey)

A team of New Jersey high school girls strives to unseat its rival as State Champion in the modern sport of fencing. Tensions rise as an intense coach pushes the team, culminating in an unexpected test of sportsmanship and integrity. A decade later, they revisit the lasting impact of the season and its challenges. 2023; 75 min.