Cake, anyone? Jane is an ambitious, future lawyer (at least, that’s what her parents want) and an excellent hobbyist baker whose confections just may make a love connection, if her childhood bestie Corrinne has anything to do with it. Under her shy shell is a ride-or-die who is finding her way.

Yara Shahidi (Jane)

Corinne is the life of the party. As a music agent’s assistant and Jane’s rebellious BFF, Corinne is committed to living life to the fullest. Even a life-altering diagnosis won’t derail her plans for ‘cake barring’ with her bestie Jane and making memories of a lifetime.

Odessa A’zion (Corinne)

When you’re all done channeling your inner Hadid sister, Benita will expect you in her office—stat! A powerhouse talent agent, who also happens to be Corinne’s boss, Benita always has a zinger at the ready and a yoga class at 5AM. Expect the best and nothing less.

Bette Midler (Benita)

Excuse us, is that a dent in your car? Corinne’s dad, Fred, is a fixer who will lend a helping hand to anything that needs perfecting, from a broken pipe to trying to be the rock when his daughter gets unexpected news. Oh, also, he’s got extra wire cutters if you need!

Ron Livingston (Fred)

Corinne's cool and collected mom Ruth is the queen of practicality. While Corinne pursues her dreams in LA, Ruth manages the family’s mechanic shop back home in Phoenix. The news of Corinne’s diagnosis hits hard, testing her unshakeable zen as she faces a whirlwind of emotions head-on.

Martha Kelly (Ruth)

Owen, aka Third Floor Owen, is the nerdy-in-a-cool-way lawyer at Jane’s day job… and her office crush. Jane's legal tutor by day, and smooth talker by night, he’s a walking culinary disaster – but a certified snack.


Rish Shah (Owen)

A devil’s (food cake) advocate, Liz is the outspoken friend in Jane and Corrinne’s close-knit girl squad. While initially skeptical on cakebarring, she’s always down to hang out with her besties, whether that be drag shows, karaoke or cheering Jane on as she makes out with a stranger!

Maia Mitchell (Liz)

Meet the Characters

Sitting in Bars with Cake is a tale of friendship, adventure and unsurprisingly, LOTS of cakes. Inspired by the true story of Audrey Shulman and her real life best friend, this film is for them.



This is for her

The definition of cake barring: baking a cake and bringing it to a bar with the goal of meeting people and developing self-confidence.


The Definition of Cake Barring

Starting off strong, Jane bakes a Chocolate Raspberry Torte cake as cake #3 out of 50.



A Fan Favorite 

Cake #22, The Piña Colada cake made complete with a tiny umbrella.


The Iconic Piña Colada cake

In the age of the espresso martini, our hobbyist baker Jane takes it up a notch, Cake #40, the Skinny Espresso Cake.


Skinny Espresso Cake

And for our dearest Corinne, Cake #50, her chocolate cake.
