"youarewhatyoueat." is an experimental documentary that explores the idea that food isn't fixed; it grows, evolves, and holds memories.

By weaving together a chorus of interviews, we will form an insight into people’s favourite foods; explained through personal trauma, heritage, history, and love. Sometimes the ingredients aren't exact, or the tools aren't perfect, and we want to capture this imperfection.

This documentary is for the lost, the grieving, the hungry, and the dreamers. For those who view food as more than just produce on a plate.

The film will take an abstract approach, with a changing aspect ratio and the sounds of eating, kitchens, and restaurants (without real-world lecturing or statistics).

This is an Independent short documentary, being self funded by our team.

Director: Jose James

- winner of the xbox nahemi kodak brief (2025) and director of 'Acceptance' ( Edited by Mulan Turco) , a 10 minute documentary on mixed race identity.

Producers: Pariyagorn Sallyna Do & Grace Hookway.

- Sallyna is an aspiring Food Anthropologist currently writing an investigative journal about what we choose to cook/consume says about us.

- Grace Hookway is an up and coming writer, producer, who has recently worked on: 'Motion Blur' as the producer, produced, acted and wrote ‘Andy and Jo’, written 'Against Me' ( Directed by Jose James), and a number of other shorts.

Cinematographer: Mulan Turco

- Who has worked on 'Sweet Potato Glass Noodles' (Directed by Jose James) and 'Against Me' as the DOP and explores the natural flow of life through her lens

All funding will go directly towards essential costs such as equipment rental, transport, food, and on-set catering. As a self-funded, independent production with a small and dedicated team, every contribution truly makes a difference.

This project is a deeply personal exploration for everyone involved, and your support helps us bring this vision to life; capturing the beauty, messiness, and emotional weight food carries.

All donors will be credited, and if you’d like to be involved or featured in the documentary, feel free to reach out via [email redacted]

Thank you so much for supporting independent film.