On The Backburner
“When two immigrant kitchen porters, a young aspiring chef and his older cynical colleague are thrown together... they find in each other a strength that changes their lives forever.”
Synopsis
Yusuf, a kitchen porter, bonds with Abiola, an older cynical colleague. Together they inspire a winning dish, but their undocumented status costs them their jobs - yet they face the future together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
UK Premiere, Glasgow International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Krisztián Kajtár
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Olanlokun
- Original Score
- Aidan Harvey
- Original Title
- On The Backburner
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Yoruba
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Budget
- $6K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Krisztián Kajtár
Joseph Olanlokun
Aidan Harvey
Ashleigh Millan
Casper Galbraith
Department Leadership Roster
Krisztián Kajtár
Director
Casper Galbraith
Producer
Ashleigh Millan
Editor
Joseph Olanlokun
Writer
Keri Harvey
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for On The Backburner.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On The Backburner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On The Backburner about?
Yusuf, a kitchen porter, bonds with Abiola, an older cynical colleague. Together they inspire a winning dish, but their undocumented status costs them their jobs - yet they face the future together.
Who directed On The Backburner?
On The Backburner was directed by Krisztián Kajtár.
Who stars in On The Backburner?
The principal cast of On The Backburner includes Rayan Hadady, Gary Forbes, Selina Boyack, Archie Beattie, Robbie Johnstone.
When was On The Backburner released and how long is it?
On The Backburner was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for On The Backburner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On The Backburner was composed by Aidan Harvey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On The Backburner?
On The Backburner holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).