What We’re Making

This isn’t another heartwarming tale about following your culinary dreams. “Foodie” is a sharp, surreal take on server life and the parade of guests they’re forced to smile through: the self-proclaimed food experts who can’t pronounce “béchamel,” the demanding tables who treat service workers as invisible, and the collision of class, taste, and entitlement that happens every shift in every restaurant across America.

As producers with years of combined experience in the restaurant industry—Lora Fraracci, Vivette Perry, and myself—we’ve lived these moments. We know the comedy and tragedy of the kitchen-to-table battlefield. We’re bringing that insider knowledge to create something authentic, uncomfortable, and darkly funny.

Why This Film Matters

Restaurants are where all walks of life collide, but we rarely see stories told from the server’s point of view. “Foodie” flips the script, literally. In an era where everyone considers themselves a critic and the service industry continues to be undervalued, this film offers biting social commentary wrapped in experimental storytelling.

We’re also proud to be producing this entirely in Iowa, contributing to a growing independent film scene that deserves more resources and recognition.

What We Need

To do this film justice, we need your help. Our goal is to raise [$3,500] to cover:

∙Professional food styling (because the food needs to look as good as it is absurd)

∙ Script printing and pre-production materials

∙ Equipment rental

Craft service (The cast and crew gotta eat)

∙ Props

∙ Post-production and premier costs

Every contribution makes a difference:

∙ $25-$50 covers script materials for the cast

∙ $100-$250 helps fund our food styling and props

∙ $500+ contributes to crew compensation and equipment

What You Get

All donors will receive credit in the film. Our top contributors will have the opportunity to appear as extras—yes, you can be one of the demanding guests or part of the restaurant chaos.

But more than that, you’ll be supporting independent filmmakers who are committed to telling stories that challenge, entertain, and reflect the reality of working-class experience.

Join Us

Help us bring “Foodie” to life. Support Iowa filmmaking. And let’s tell a story the restaurant industry has been waiting to see.

Donate today and be part of the action.