A chef. Two storytellers. One place that holds them all. YOU BELONG HERE is a cinematic journey through food, memory, and belonging—told through the life and ethos of Lexington, Kentucky culinary icon Ouita Michel. With Steve Zahn and Rick Gomez behind the lens, the series is a beautifully rendered meditation on what we carry forward and what we pass down.
Filmed in and inspired by the cultural depth of Kentucky, YOU BELONG HERE is a love letter to a place where storytelling lives in the soil. The panel will explore how the series came to life, and why Kentucky is more than a setting—it’s a soul.
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Ouita Michel
Chef Ouita and her husband Chris founded the Holly Hill Family of Restaurants in Central Kentucky, starting with Holly Hill Inn, in 2001. The group has grown to 8 restaurants, an events company, and a cooking studio, which collectively have bought over $10 million in Kentucky Proud foods. A James Beard-recognized chef, she authored Just a Few Miles South and has been featured in major media. Her work celebrates Kentucky’s people, places, and food through storytelling and hands-on learning.
Rick Gomez
Rick began his career over 30 years ago, in the cult classic, The Adventures of Pete and Pete. He went on to act in many films and TV series, including Band of Brothers, Sin City, and Justified. He is currently starring in Apple TV’s Silo. After writing and directing an Uncandid Portrait, which premiered at the Tribeca Festival, he co-founded Macaroni Art Productions with Steve. Rick loves telling stories that are funny, strange, beautiful, & sad.
Lucia Moses
Lucia Moses is a senior correspondent covering the intersection of tech and Hollywood. Her coverage includes the business of streaming TV, the intersection of AI and Hollywood, and brand-funded entertainment. She joined Business Insider in 2018 as deputy editor overseeing media and advertising coverage. Previously, she worked at Digiday and Adweek where she reported on the digital disruption of the media business. She's a native New Yorker and a graduate of Cornell University.
Steve Zahn
Steve is an Emmy-nominated actor for The White Lotus. He has acted in countless films over the years, including That Thing You Do!, Rescue Dawn & Diary Of A Wimpy Kid. He is currently starring in Apple TV’s Silo and the soon-to-be-released Hulu series Chad Powers. He co-founded Macaroni Art Productions after producing and starring in An Uncandid Portrait, which premiered at the Tribeca Festival. He loves bringing people together to tell handmade stories at Macaroni Art.
