FOOD PEOPLE tells impactful stories about the food system: spotlighting the people who shape it, sustain it, and build their lives around it.
Our Story
Food as a conduit for powerful storytelling
Co-founders Nate Birnbaum and Reece Robinson came together with a shared vision: to use food and culture storytelling as a bridge in a divided world. With over three decades of experience in non-fiction filmmaking, they create impactful stories that center the people, communities, and connections behind our food.
30+
Years of experience
50+
Film Festival Appearances
OUR COLLABORATORS
We work with people and brands who believe in the power of storytelling.
Meet our team
Behind every frame at Food People is a talented, award-winning team of filmmakers and artists passionate about creating impact through storytelling
Nate Birnbaum
Co-Founder and Creative Director
Reece Robinson
Co-Founder and Head of Production
Chenoa Ashton-Lewis
Director and Cinematographer
Amanda oñate-Trules
Producer
Alejandro Cortes
Cinematographer
Max Dickson
Editor
Capabilities
FOOD PEOPLE is a full-service production company, supporting projects from concept through distribution. We approach each story with a tailored creative lens and the technical expertise to execute at a high level.
Credits
Pre-Production
Production
Post-Production
Impact & Distribution