Movie props rarely rise to co-starring status. On the short list is the Maltese Falcon and the Lightsaber. Now, joining those outliers is chicken rice. The Singaporean delicacy is at the center of “Poached,” a mini-doc about an intense culinary rivalry. Directed by David Gelb, creator of Chef’s Table, the five-minute movie—produced by Apple—shows how the dish is prepared. Gelb simultaneously reports on the revenge war between two celebrated chicken rice chefs. A making-of video—below—tells how Gelb and his cinematographer shot “Poached” using an iPhone 13 Pro.

Making of “Poached”

The editors of MobileMovieMaking have chosen “Poached” as the Mobile Movie of the Week.”