Kabahagi ang Pinoy writer-director na si Erik Matti sa eight-part anthology series ng HBO Asia titled Food Lore.
Ang HBO Asia food-themed series created by Singaporean filmmaker Eric Khoo (Folklore) ay magfo-focus sa Asian cuisine at makikipag-collaborate din dito ang iba pang Asian filmmakers from Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Tungkol sa Filipino food ang gagawing episode ni Direk Erik.
Ayon pa kay Khoo: “I’ve always wanted a director from the Philippines. Actually, even for Folklore. But because of commitments, it was a little difficult. But I’m so happy I have a Filipino now for Food Lore.”
Kilala si Direk Erik Matti dahil sa kanyang mga dinirek na pelikula tulad ng Scorpio Nights 2, Ekis, Dos Ekis, Prosti, Rigodon, On The Job, Honor Thy Father, Seklusyon, at BuyBust. Ngayong May ay ipapalabas ang upcoming movie niya na Kuaresma na pagbibidahan ni Sharon Cuneta.
In-announce ng HBO Asia sa nakaraang Hong Kong FILMART ang line-up ng kanilang original Asian productions for 2019.
Food Lore is set to be released in November 2019.