Trash Pie

A love letter to reinvention, one rescued ingredient at a time. San Francisco restaurant Shuggie’s is a wild, joyful experiment in turning food waste into gourmet masterpieces. This film follows founders as they reimagine sustainability through bold flavors, inventive techniques, and a mission to fight against food waste and change how we eat. With a shared passion for food justice and environmental activism, they’ve built a dining experience that’s as innovative as it is delicious.

Sponsored by Skinner Law Firm

After the film, we held a Q&A with filmmaker Chloe Fitzmaurice.

Filmmaker: Chloe Fitzmaurice

Running Time: 9 mins

Language: English

Type: Official Selection – Short

ACFF 2026 Official Selection
Trash Pie, Chloe Fitzmaurice - Filmmaker

Chloë Fitzmaurice is a San Francisco filmmaker and creative director drawn to stories rooted in the human spirit, community, resilience, and the rhythms of everyday life. Her work blends attentive observation with a textural visual style. She founded Docuvist, a platform for documentary lovers who want to explore films more deeply.

@chloeftz