JStrike Studio’s first original scripted web series, FOODIES follows the adventures of a group of L.A. culinary enthusiasts whose passion for food spills off the table and into their personal lives. Featured on Eater, L.A. Weekly, Huffington Post and more.
Written & directed by Japhy Grant and produced in association with Boardhead Brothers, FOODIES tells the story of Danny, a know-it-all food blogger whose life is upended by his ex-girlfriend’s new fiance. The first three episodes won the 2011 NYU Alumni Web Series Showcase and the show and our specially branded site, complete with recipes, blog posts in character as well as behind the scenes “scoops”, and discussion chats and forums site received over 350,000 users in the first month. JStrike not only produced the show, but developed the social media platforms for the site, as well as building out the universe on Facebook, Twitter and the Food Section of The Huffington Post.
The show was created on a less than $10,000 budget over three months– and that’s going from the beginning of scripting. We believe it represents the future model of digital entertainment, that exists not just once a week, but as a part of your daily life.
After the initial three-episode run, we are developing the platform further. Stay tuned.
