Authentic

Logline A Mexican dishwasher with high aspirations working at a fine dining restaurant in New York City is asked by the chef to find authentic tortillas in his home neighborhood. Director's Note The story of Authentic explores "cultural appropriation, authenticity, and contradiction." "Nicolás, a Mexican immigrant, is a dishwasher at a fine dining restaurant in New York. When his head chef challenges him to find handmade tortillas for a surprise addition to their menu, Nicolás jumps at the opportunity to prove himself, embarking on a journey that ultimately tests the limits of his ambition. Inspired by real events..." - Short of the week. Authentic is a terrific script with which to learn film editing. The screenplay's main character, Nicolas, aims to become more than who he is. He encounters obstacles along his journey before ultimately succeeding at a quest. These elements are the ABC's of storytelling, told through scenes short enough not to overwhelm a new editor. However, the film