I thought using a real cake for a food fight scene was a terrible idea

On a low budget shoot last month, the director insisted on a real, full sheet cake for a messy kitchen scene. I was sure it would be a sticky, expensive nightmare to clean up. We got a basic vanilla one from a grocery store for about $35, and it smashed and slid on the linoleum exactly like you'd hope, way better than any foam or rubber fake. Has anyone else been surprised by how well a cheap, real prop worked over a fancy replica?

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wesleyjohnson4d ago

Cleaning that up sounds like a nightmare though.

taylor.jessica4d ago

Read a blog post that made it seem easier, @wesleyjohnson.