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Recipes and flavors defy distance in how they bring people together in these films. Food serves as a connection to our families and broader communities regardless of where we find ourselves.
This screening features 3 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
Chasing Tables explores the journey of Jordan Taylor, a Sioux Falls native whose rise in the culinary world is as complex as the dishes he creates. After training under James Beard award-winning chefs Cory Schreiber and Brad Root in some of the Pacific Northwest’s most acclaimed restaurants, Taylor returned to South Dakota and built a string of successful establishments. But his story goes beyond the kitchen—it’s a tale of resilience, transformation, and the pursuit of excellence in an industry known for its intensity. Featuring interviews with renowned chefs, colleagues, and influential culinary figures, Chasing Tables offers a behind-the-scenes look at the highs and lows of Taylor’s career, capturing the heart of South Dakota’s evolving food scene.
Director Biography - Justin Bergh
Justin Bergh is an Assistant Professor of Multimedia Journalism at Black Hills State University and a documentary filmmaker, most recently directing Chasing Tables (2025), which earned multiple international film festival selections and awards.
His scholarly work includes articles in the Journal of Folklore Research and Elder Mountain: A Journal of Ozark Studies, as well as contributions to The SAGE Encyclopedia of Food Issues.
As a student media adviser, Bergh launched the award-winning magazines Ponder and Flow. His work has been recognized with numerous honors, including the South Dakota Board of Regents Award for Academic Excellence, the Black Hills State University College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Advising Award, and the College Media Association Honor Roll Adviser Award.
- DirectorJustin Bergh
- ScreenwriterJustin Bergh
- Executive ProducerJustin Bergh, Skott Chandler, Allen Morris
- CastJordan Taylor, Zach Zillenger, Barry Putzke, Cory Schreiber, Dylan Ambrose, Lee Storo, Tim Meagher
- EditorJustin Bergh
Recipes and flavors defy distance in how they bring people together in these films. Food serves as a connection to our families and broader communities regardless of where we find ourselves.
This screening features 3 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
Chasing Tables explores the journey of Jordan Taylor, a Sioux Falls native whose rise in the culinary world is as complex as the dishes he creates. After training under James Beard award-winning chefs Cory Schreiber and Brad Root in some of the Pacific Northwest’s most acclaimed restaurants, Taylor returned to South Dakota and built a string of successful establishments. But his story goes beyond the kitchen—it’s a tale of resilience, transformation, and the pursuit of excellence in an industry known for its intensity. Featuring interviews with renowned chefs, colleagues, and influential culinary figures, Chasing Tables offers a behind-the-scenes look at the highs and lows of Taylor’s career, capturing the heart of South Dakota’s evolving food scene.
Director Biography - Justin Bergh
Justin Bergh is an Assistant Professor of Multimedia Journalism at Black Hills State University and a documentary filmmaker, most recently directing Chasing Tables (2025), which earned multiple international film festival selections and awards.
His scholarly work includes articles in the Journal of Folklore Research and Elder Mountain: A Journal of Ozark Studies, as well as contributions to The SAGE Encyclopedia of Food Issues.
As a student media adviser, Bergh launched the award-winning magazines Ponder and Flow. His work has been recognized with numerous honors, including the South Dakota Board of Regents Award for Academic Excellence, the Black Hills State University College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Advising Award, and the College Media Association Honor Roll Adviser Award.
- DirectorJustin Bergh
- ScreenwriterJustin Bergh
- Executive ProducerJustin Bergh, Skott Chandler, Allen Morris
- CastJordan Taylor, Zach Zillenger, Barry Putzke, Cory Schreiber, Dylan Ambrose, Lee Storo, Tim Meagher
- EditorJustin Bergh