Cooking on television has evolved from a weekend hobby into a high-stakes competitive sport. A 50-minute seminar will examine this shift, analyzing the production elements that turn a kitchen into a stadium. The session will break down the mechanics of the "food sport" genre by looking at contestant dynamics, team versus individual play, and the influence of judging styles.

CLR Seminar (Alan Shein) "Battle of the Chefs: Competition, Craft, and Camera"