Electronic Press Kit
All American
Dinner
All American Dinner is a surreal domestic drama about a 1950s housewife who prepares an immaculate meal in hopes of rekindling connection with her distant husband. As he remains indifferent, a chilling radio broadcast mirrors her internal state, and her carefully constructed reality begins to unravel — blurring the line between illusion and truth, and exposing the emotional cost of living unseen.
Synopsis
The
Story
In a picture-perfect American home, Barbara stages the ideal dinner for her husband, hoping to reignite a sense of connection. But as her efforts go unnoticed, a haunting radio program begins to echo her inner world, and her reality fractures into moments of fantasy and memory.
All American Dinner is a surreal exploration of invisibility, identity, and the quiet unraveling beneath domestic perfection.
The Team
Cast &
Crew
Writer & Director
Molly Sauter
Writer-Director based in Los Angeles creating surreal psychological films that explore inner lives of complex characters. Their work often centers the disabled experience, using symbolism and dreamlike imagery to blur the line between reality and perception while grounding each story in emotional truth. A graduate of Santa Monica College Film and Production program, they recently completed their first feature screenplay and are currently developing a second, alongside their short film Presence and a slate of upcoming projects including All American Dinner.
Director of Photography
Lucas Ferreira
Lucas Ferreira holds a degree in Advertising from Belas Artes São Paulo and has built a diverse career working with leading global brands. His work spans award-winning campaigns recognized with Cannes Lions and Effie Awards, and music projects earning Latin Grammy Awards. He has directed and produced short films showcased at Capri Hollywood, Cine Zaragoza, and LABRFF.
Sound Mixing
Kevin Silva
California native who discovered his calling as a boom operator and sound mixer after working his way up from 2nd AC to 1st AC over five years. He specializes in placing lavs on period-era costumes and ensuring clean audio across horror, podcast, vertical, and thesis productions.
Costume Design & Makeup
Barbie Ellen
Barbara Giselle Mariposa Bordeaux, known professionally as Barbie Ellen, is an English-American actress and filmmaker based in Santa Monica. Holding a BA in Video Production, they are a dedicated neurodiversity and mental health advocate who creates openly with Autism, BPD, C-PTSD, and ADHD. A multifaceted artist, they are an avid cosplayer who frequently designs and sews their own intricate costumes and accessories.
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