What's Cooking in the Kitchen?
A young woman, who has been struggling to find a job for months, sees a help wanted sign at a dilapidated restaurant. She decides to give it a try, hoping to earn some money and improve her situation. However, as soon as she enters the restaurant, she realizes that something is very wrong. She is greeted by a TV that plays a series of bizarre and unsettling tapes, each presented by a different masked manager who represents a stereotypical manager personality: Wrath, Greed, and Apathy. The woman is told that she must wear a giant mask that covers her entire face, which is supposed to make her look less tired and more happy. Between each tape, the woman hears horrifying noises coming from the kitchen, each time becoming louder and louder. After the tapes finish, she's instructed to go to the backroom to get her own mask and sees the faces of the employees, who are injured and deformed. The woman thinks about leaving but realizes that due to the job market, she has no other choice, and reluctantly puts on the mask.
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Marie ManciniDirector
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Jacob MayhewDirector
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Andrew ArthursProducer
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Jacob MayhewWriter
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Andrew ArthursStory Editor
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Holly LeclairKey Cast"The Woman"
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Laura PageKey Cast"Cheerful Woman"
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Jacob MayhewKey Cast"Wrath"
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Elise StroudKey Cast"Greed"
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Owen SparksKey Cast"Apathy"
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Andrew ArthursKey Cast"Apathy's Voice"
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Francesca RuggieroExtra CastEmployee 1
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Owen SparkExtra CastEmployee 2
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Jacob MayhewExtra CastEmployee 3
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Matthew MirowskiExtra CastCustomer
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Matthew Mirowski1st Assistant Director
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Chiara RuggieroScript Supervisor
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Chiara RuggieroCasting Director
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Lucas MinardiDirector of Photography
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Liangkai Chen1st Assistant Camera
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Marie ManciniProduction Designer
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Marie ManciniArt Director
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Elise StroudGraphics Artist
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Lucas MinardiGraphics Artist
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Marie ManciniCostume Designer
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Harlow ManciniCostume Designer
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Hailey Munro McGuiganHair & Makeup
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Hailey Munro McGuiganSet Decorator
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Elise StroudProps Master
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Tyler ChristmasKey Grip
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Jose OliveroGrip
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Isabel CorderoGrip
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Vedanshi MenghaniGaffer
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Ainsley McCrackenProduction Sound Mixer
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Juan CarrilloProduction Sound Mixer
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Mashaal HussainBoom Operator
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Haley PintoProduction Assistant
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Nico CariatiProduction Assistant
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Ema PolloPicture Editor
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Owen SparksAssistant Picture Editor
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Eve CopelandSupervising Sound Editor
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Ema PolloAnimator/Graphics
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Owen SparkColourist
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Brandon WicksonColourist
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Francesca RuggieroBTS Photography
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Hailey Munro McGuiganBTS Photography
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Marie ManciniTransmedia Producer
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Jacob MayhewTransmedia Assistant
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Lucas MinardiTransmedia Assistant
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Elise StroudTransmedia Assistant
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Runtime:7 minutes 13 seconds
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Completion Date:April 16, 2024
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Production Budget:2,500 USD
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Country of Origin:Canada
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Country of Filming:Canada
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - Sheridan College
Hello everybody! My name is Jacob Mayhew and I’m the writer and co-director of this project. I’ve written and directed my own short films with a repertoire of completed scripts that have yet to be shot. I’ve been working since I was legally able to so I’ve definitely seen my fair share of crappy managers and work environments. I’m really excited to share what we’ve been working on for the better part of the year with everyone!
Hello Hello! My name is Marie Mancini and I’m co-director, and production designer of this wonderful film! For this film, my main goal is to create a film with a relatable story, showcased through unique visuals! The visuals I’ve created are quite elaborate yet I am dedicated to the art of production design, and know I am capable of completing this awesomely difficult task!
This film holds great significance for us, as it’s not JUST an idea we came up with at work (which we genuinely did), but rather an opportunity to showcase the remarkable talent of our fantastic crew!