Farms and Tables

Directed & Produced by: Taylor Scott Mason

Stage:
- Completed, Seeking Distro
Location:
- California, United States
Updated: February 4, 2026
Project Type:
- Series,
- Short
Project Style:
- Biographical,
- Observational
Theme Subject:

Logline

Do you know where your food comes from? A short documentary film set in Ojai, California following Michelin recommended restaurant "The Dutchess" Executive Chef Saw Naing and the first generation farmers that provide exceptional ingredients for his ever-evolving menu.

Synopsis

One of five Michelin recognized Burmese chefs in the United States, Saw Naing founded Ojai's The Dutchess with a true farm to table ethos. His relationship with Chris Everest of Darby's Farm (Vegetables), Dylan Boeken of Boek House Hearth and Husbandry (Lamb and Mutton), and Cassidy and Marko Alexandrou of Motley Crew Farm (Assorted proteins) inform his menu daily based on ingredient availability. Saw's flexibility and creativity allow these idealistic first generation

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Team

Taylor Scott Mason

Director & Producer

Team

Taylor Scott Mason

Director & Producer

Taylor moved to New York City in 2006 from his home state of Washington. Splitting time as a camera assistant and DIT, he worked his way up the ranks, gaining experience under many talented filmmakers. In 2010 he began shooting full time. He takes on a wide variety of projects and has filmed on every inhabited continent, in over 47 countries. He currently resides in Brooklyn with his wife and cat. Taylor works on a freelance basis with brands/publications such as Activision Blizzard, Adidas, Apple Music, Athleta, Canon, Coleman, ESPN, Google, Equinox, Merrell Footware, REI, Sephora, Vince Camuto, Woolrich, Wrangler Jeans, NY Times Magazine, V Magazine, GQ Magazine, People Magazine, Self Magazine, USA Today, Wallpaper Magazine and Vogue.

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Noah Forbes

Co-director, field producer

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Noah Forbes

Co-director, field producer

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Our Ask

We want the audience to think about where their food comes from. To consider the people who's passion is farming the best ingredients possible, narrated by extraordinary chefs that transform rawness into magic. We envision this as a series highlighting farmers/chefs all over the United States initially, and eventually pushing the boundaries to other countries around the world. We have treatments for multiple episodes of "Season One", all set in the US.