I have been lucky enough to make it on to the final round of the BasqueStage application! For those of you who don't know, BasqueStage is a 6 month internship with 3 Michelin star restaurant Martin Berasategui. The food industry is riddled with heavenly restaurants, but Martin Berasategui is one of only a handful to receive three stars- the highest acclaim a restaurant can get. Few people have the opportunity to work and learn under such a renowned and talented chef. The internship is sponsored by Sammic, a gourmet kitchen appliance company, who I will be representing if I win. They will make sure that I am thoroughly immersed in Basque culture by visiting local towns and their tavernas, bakeries, and markets. There is also an opportunity to take on extra internships with local artisans; I've always wanted to learn how to craft cheese. Just getting this far feels slightly surreal, and being chosen as one of the two stages would be absolutely life changing!
When I found out the deadline for my application video was only a week away, I have to admit I panicked.I realized that I would be in Kauai for the entire production time and have no time at home to shoot (most of the videos have been shot in a controlled, professional environment). After my initial flurry of emotion, I realized that being somewhere so unique was an opportunity to set myself apart from the rest. The local produce in Kauai is just phenomenal; how could it not be with all that rain and sunshine? So we set to making a travel style film. My dad has been kind enough to help film and edit the footage- no small task! The video is shortened to conform with application time limits, but you can view the extended cut here.
So without further adieu, here is my application video. Enjoy!
When I found out the deadline for my application video was only a week away, I have to admit I panicked.I realized that I would be in Kauai for the entire production time and have no time at home to shoot (most of the videos have been shot in a controlled, professional environment). After my initial flurry of emotion, I realized that being somewhere so unique was an opportunity to set myself apart from the rest. The local produce in Kauai is just phenomenal; how could it not be with all that rain and sunshine? So we set to making a travel style film. My dad has been kind enough to help film and edit the footage- no small task! The video is shortened to conform with application time limits, but you can view the extended cut here.
So without further adieu, here is my application video. Enjoy!
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