RTF MFA Student Film, Dir. Lisa Kaselak, 2006
Synopsis:
“Let Them Eat Cake” follows the effort of Texas public schools to ban junk food, and the surprising backlash that it caused. One group of kids started a black market; another formed a PAC known as the French Fry Committee. Parents, school administrators, and the soda industry all weigh in on what has become known as “The Cupcake Controversy.” “Let Them Eat Cake” unearths some surprising discoveries, and reveals who stands to lose the most from the ban on junk food. TRT = 35 min.
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Screenings:
UT School of Public Health National Nutrition Month Health Fair, 2007
Texas Action for Healthy Kids Summit, 2006
The Blue Theatre, 2006
The Gene Siskel Film Center, Chicago, 2006
Awards:
Student Academy Award, Finalist, 2006
Chris Award, 2007
National Health Information Award, 2007
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Director bio:
Lisa Kaselak is an independent filmmaker and photographer originally from Cleveland, Ohio but a long-time resident of Austin, Texas. Lisa received her undergraduate degree in Environmental Resource Management and spent most of the early 90’s working in non-profit environmental and consumer advocacy. A desire to pay off student loans transitioned her to web producing and usability consulting for Fortune 500 and 1000 corporations. In 2000 she quit the corporate sector to focus on exploring ways to better communicate her ideas with the world. Lisa currently serves as the Director of Programming for The aGLIFF Film Festival, and freelances as a 2nd assistant camera, cinematographer and editor. Lisa received her MFA in film production from the University of Texas in May, 2006.
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