Logline:
A hapless tech guy and a group of quirky filmmakers fight to save their chaotic, failing film studio, each chasing their own dreams while clashing over the future of Movie Cafe.

 

Synopsis:
Seymore Sexton works at Movie Cafe, a struggling film studio on the verge of collapse. As debts pile up, Seymore's aspirations are sidelined as he runs errands for his abrasive boss, Dick Hardening. When the provocative Jewel Star joins the team, Seymore's world is thrown into disarray. With the studio’s fate hanging by a thread, Seymore must rally a dysfunctional crew of misfit filmmakers, from the sarcastic secretary Hope Riding to the clashing directors Jack Mehoff and Sergio Meadows. Amidst the chaos of Reel Day, Seymore realizes that saving Movie Cafe might fall on his shoulders—but can he pull it off before the studio crumbles?

 

Genre and Tone:
Comedy, Satire, Workplace Drama
A sharp, irreverent look behind the scenes of an underdog film studio. Think absurd humor mixed with biting workplace satire.

 

Target Audience:
Fans of irreverent comedies, workplace satires, and films that poke fun at the entertainment industry’s quirks and excesses.

 

Visual Style and Tone:
Bright and energetic, mixing mundane office scenes with wild, film-inspired setups. Think surreal cutaways and visual gags that parody Hollywood tropes.

 

Key Characters:

• Seymore Sexton: A tech guy with big dreams but stuck in menial tasks.

• Dick Hardening: The tough, embattled studio owner.

• Jewel Star (Coralyn Jewell): A former adult film star disrupting the studio's balance—and Seymore's heart.

• Hope Riding: The sharp-tongued, sarcastic secretary.

• Jack Mehoff & Sergio Meadows: Clashing directors with wildly different styles.

• Roman Cockburn (Eric Leukert): A dramatic director who adds to the chaos.

 

Director’s Vision:
Inspired by cult comedies like The Office and Wet Hot American Summer, Movie Cafe blends humor, ambition, and a touch of heart as it explores the chaotic world of filmmaking.

 

Creator Bio:
Mike Leibrandt, with contributions from assistant writer Eric Leukert, brings a comedic and satirical perspective on the film industry, with Coralyn Jewell and Lily Craven leading a dynamic cast.

 

Contact

Eric Otto Leukert

(262)-339-4759

Mike Leibrandt

(815)-668-3664

Screams Whispers & Casual Conversation Entertainment