Line Cooks
Chicago, Illinois | Film Feature
Comedy, Action
We are as home-grown as a movie gets! This Avengers team of Chicago independent creatives has set out to make a film all about the bonds of community. And what better way to make that movie than through community support? That's where you come in.
Line Cooks
Chicago, Illinois | Film Feature
Comedy, Action
1 Campaigns | Illinois, United States
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This campaign raised $32,482 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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We are as home-grown as a movie gets! This Avengers team of Chicago independent creatives has set out to make a film all about the bonds of community. And what better way to make that movie than through community support? That's where you come in.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Hoping to get a recommendation for future internships, sheltered Callie joins a crew of ex-cons as a Line Cook for the summer.
WELCOME TO KIMCHI-RITO, ROOKIE!!!
LINE COOKS is a coming of age mockumentary following Callie, a straight-A and sheltered college student who takes a job as line cook at a hole in the wall restaurant to secure a letter of recommendation… only to find out this Korean-taco joint is run by ex-cons and cartel members. Callie is spirited into the world of backroom restaurant cooks, startled by cigarette smoke and health hazards aplenty. Working alongside a take-no-shit mom-of-three manager, a trio of rebellious fifteen year olds, an ex-cartel vet, and a dumpster rat named Carl, it’ll take all of Callie’s willpower to make it through her first shift, let alone an entire summer. Full of wit, fun, and OSHA violations, LINE COOKS follows an unlikely team of customer service heroes leading up to the dreaded health inspector’s visit at the end of the summer.
A PG-13 Film.
We are excited to be shooting LINE COOKS in the Chicagoland area and are committed to brining the voices of diverse creatives and artists in the Midwest and across the country together. This film is a partnership of Who's To Say Productions, Scofflaw Productions, and Journeywork Entertainment and is a proud advocate for independent cinema and creative storytelling. After post production, the film is planned to be on online streaming platforms and submitted to film festivals in the near future.
This story is a labor of love, inspired by my own experience in customer service and the horror stories I’ve heard from past co-workers. There is something so incredible about bringing this film to life knowing that it’s grounded in such a universal experience: working long, late hours for not enough pay. I wanted to pay homage to the incredible alliances forged in these physical, draining jobs. So often, our abilities and status in life is limited to what we do for work. I wanted this film to challenge those conceptions, to poke fun at horrible customers and management, and also show the everyday battles happening in fast food kitchens around the world. With visuals and tone drawn from the groundbreaking Anthony Bourdain No Reservations series, the nostalgia and excitement of John Hughes, and mockumentary comedies like The Office and Parks and Recreation, LINE COOKS is a summer coming of age story for comedy fans of all ages.
Your support makes all the difference! Every donation helps, ranging from only a few dollars to our big ticket rewards and experiences.
- Check out our selection of perks, including exclusive tickets to our red carpet screening event and unique merch only available to our supporters.
- Follow our campaign - becoming our follower on Seed&Spark helps our production gain community support - and, it lets you stay fully up to date on our exciting forward progress.
- Share with your friends. Getting the word out is SO important for an independent project like Line Cooks - so please gossip, gab, yap, blabber to anyone who gets us.
Want to keep up on all things LINE COOKS? Follow us on Instagram, @line_cooks_movie.
This project is not only a love letter to Chicago storytellers, but an homage to the real heroes: customer service workers. Whether as a first job or a lifelong career, we want to celebrate your experience with this magical, minimum wage rite of passage. LINE COOKS is committed to diverse storytelling, committing to a woman led production team that celebrates POC and disabled creators coming together to tell this hilarious, witty coming of age story.
Incentives & Rewards
Supporters can view our incentive packages below - that's right, you get prizes for your donations! Packages contain rewards like digital posters and personalized shoutouts all the way to tickets to the LINE COOKS private screening and red carpet, cameo roles in the film, and even on-screen credits. For more information on the offerings listed below, view our "Incentives" page or check out our Wish List to learn what departments are being supported by your generous donations.
Make sure to follow our campaign on Seed&Spark to stay updated on all the latest LINE COOKS news and help us reach more fantastic creatives and fans like you!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Kimchi-Rito
Costs $5,000
We're bringing Kimchi-Rito into the world from scratch. We'll need money to fund location rentals, set decoration, food styling, and props.
The Kimchi and The Rito
Costs $2,000
Help us feed our crew! This money will fund craft services and catering for our Line Cooks.
Too Many Cooks
Costs $10,000
A vivacious and tenacious crew is the core of any good film set. This money helps cover their rates!
Equipment Rentals
Costs $6,000
Lights, camera, roll sound, settle, ACTION! This money helps us cover camera, lighting, sound, and grip equipment rentals.
Party Bus
Costs $1,000
Our crew is based all over Chicago - this helps us cover transportation costs!
Wrapped!
Costs $6,000
This money will go towards our post-production expenses, including editing, sound and color.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
TEAM
John Mossman, Direct
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Hoping to get a recommendation for future internships, sheltered Callie joins a crew of ex-cons as a Line Cook for the summer.
WELCOME TO KIMCHI-RITO, ROOKIE!!!
LINE COOKS is a coming of age mockumentary following Callie, a straight-A and sheltered college student who takes a job as line cook at a hole in the wall restaurant to secure a letter of recommendation… only to find out this Korean-taco joint is run by ex-cons and cartel members. Callie is spirited into the world of backroom restaurant cooks, startled by cigarette smoke and health hazards aplenty. Working alongside a take-no-shit mom-of-three manager, a trio of rebellious fifteen year olds, an ex-cartel vet, and a dumpster rat named Carl, it’ll take all of Callie’s willpower to make it through her first shift, let alone an entire summer. Full of wit, fun, and OSHA violations, LINE COOKS follows an unlikely team of customer service heroes leading up to the dreaded health inspector’s visit at the end of the summer.
A PG-13 Film.
We are excited to be shooting LINE COOKS in the Chicagoland area and are committed to brining the voices of diverse creatives and artists in the Midwest and across the country together. This film is a partnership of Who's To Say Productions, Scofflaw Productions, and Journeywork Entertainment and is a proud advocate for independent cinema and creative storytelling. After post production, the film is planned to be on online streaming platforms and submitted to film festivals in the near future.
This story is a labor of love, inspired by my own experience in customer service and the horror stories I’ve heard from past co-workers. There is something so incredible about bringing this film to life knowing that it’s grounded in such a universal experience: working long, late hours for not enough pay. I wanted to pay homage to the incredible alliances forged in these physical, draining jobs. So often, our abilities and status in life is limited to what we do for work. I wanted this film to challenge those conceptions, to poke fun at horrible customers and management, and also show the everyday battles happening in fast food kitchens around the world. With visuals and tone drawn from the groundbreaking Anthony Bourdain No Reservations series, the nostalgia and excitement of John Hughes, and mockumentary comedies like The Office and Parks and Recreation, LINE COOKS is a summer coming of age story for comedy fans of all ages.
Your support makes all the difference! Every donation helps, ranging from only a few dollars to our big ticket rewards and experiences.
- Check out our selection of perks, including exclusive tickets to our red carpet screening event and unique merch only available to our supporters.
- Follow our campaign - becoming our follower on Seed&Spark helps our production gain community support - and, it lets you stay fully up to date on our exciting forward progress.
- Share with your friends. Getting the word out is SO important for an independent project like Line Cooks - so please gossip, gab, yap, blabber to anyone who gets us.
Want to keep up on all things LINE COOKS? Follow us on Instagram, @line_cooks_movie.
This project is not only a love letter to Chicago storytellers, but an homage to the real heroes: customer service workers. Whether as a first job or a lifelong career, we want to celebrate your experience with this magical, minimum wage rite of passage. LINE COOKS is committed to diverse storytelling, committing to a woman led production team that celebrates POC and disabled creators coming together to tell this hilarious, witty coming of age story.
Incentives & Rewards
Supporters can view our incentive packages below - that's right, you get prizes for your donations! Packages contain rewards like digital posters and personalized shoutouts all the way to tickets to the LINE COOKS private screening and red carpet, cameo roles in the film, and even on-screen credits. For more information on the offerings listed below, view our "Incentives" page or check out our Wish List to learn what departments are being supported by your generous donations.
Make sure to follow our campaign on Seed&Spark to stay updated on all the latest LINE COOKS news and help us reach more fantastic creatives and fans like you!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Kimchi-Rito
Costs $5,000
We're bringing Kimchi-Rito into the world from scratch. We'll need money to fund location rentals, set decoration, food styling, and props.
The Kimchi and The Rito
Costs $2,000
Help us feed our crew! This money will fund craft services and catering for our Line Cooks.
Too Many Cooks
Costs $10,000
A vivacious and tenacious crew is the core of any good film set. This money helps cover their rates!
Equipment Rentals
Costs $6,000
Lights, camera, roll sound, settle, ACTION! This money helps us cover camera, lighting, sound, and grip equipment rentals.
Party Bus
Costs $1,000
Our crew is based all over Chicago - this helps us cover transportation costs!
Wrapped!
Costs $6,000
This money will go towards our post-production expenses, including editing, sound and color.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
TEAM
John Mossman, Direct