Starbucks

The Coffee Run - Starbucks

The Coffee Run transforms a simple everyday ritual into an emotional, cinematic celebration tied to Starbucks’ official partnership with Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The film captures the small gestures that make a big difference — a smile, a kind word, or a cup of coffee — and shows how these acts of connection can ripple across communities.

I led creative direction in close collaboration with Anomaly, Starbucks partners, and production teams across US and Europe. Together, we crafted a story that resonates on both human and global scales, blending cinematic storytelling with authentic Olympic spirit.

Made with Starbucks partners Ashley Olsen, Lauren Nimmons, Tariq Williams, Randi Roth, Emma LeDuc, Candice Beck, Gary Jacobson, Michael Kotick, Erin Silvoy, Tressie Lieberman, (and many more), in collaboration with Anomaly LA, Caitlin Slack, Caio Mattoso, Bella Davies, Jessica Moog, Catherine Clark, Erika Madison, Helena Yueh Miller, Mildred Grijalva, Zach Hendrickson, Abby Hall Siegal, Damaryan Benton, Josh Fell, Khara Wagner, and even many more.

🎬 Directed by Julien et Quentin​ (magna studios)
✂️ Edited by Joe Guest (Final Cut)
🎵 Music by Burt Bacharach

Drawn Together - Starbucks

Drawn Together at Starbucks is a holiday brand film about the everyday moments of connection that unfold in Starbucks coffeehouses. Created with Anomaly LA and artist Geoff McFetridge, the film celebrates the warmth, community, and small human interactions that happen over a cup of coffee.

Set to I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers, it brings an unexpected energy to the season and captures the spirit of togetherness that a visit to Starbucks can create.

Special shoutout to Starbucks CMO Tressie Lieberman for pushing us to find a not-your-typical holiday song.

Made with Starbucks friends Ashley Olsen, Randi Roth, Adèle Poudrier, Kate Zane, Bonita Frey, Holly Harper, Kristy Cameron, Gary Jacobson, Michael Kotick, Erin Silvoy, Tressie Lieberman (and many more), in collaboration with Anomaly LA Caitlin Slack, Victoria Trow, Chris Cole, Colee Whitacre, Matt Kalish, Viviana Suárez Jiménez, Mariah Schneider, Erika Madison

🎬 Directed by Madeline Clayton (JOJX) & Nella Addy (PASSION PICTURES)
✏️ Drawings by Geoff McFetridge
🎵 Music “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers

Together at Starbucks - Starbucks

Together, at Starbucks is a brand film celebrating the small human moments that turn an everyday coffee run into something meaningful. Shot in Starbucks coffeehouses across the country, the film features real customers and Starbucks partners — families reconnecting, regulars catching up with their favorite barista, and quiet pauses in the middle of busy lives.

At its core, the film celebrates what makes Starbucks more than a coffee stop: a place of belonging, connection, and everyday humanity.

I helped lead the creative development of the project, working with Starbucks teams and production partners to capture the authentic rhythms of the coffeehouse and the small gestures that make the Starbucks experience feel warm and intentional.

Made with Starbucks partners Taylor Brown, Randi Roth, Tariq Williams, Ashley Olsen, Lauren Nimmons, Adèle Poudrier, Gary Jacobson, Michael Kotick, Erin Silvoy, Tressie Lieberman, Brian Niccol (and many more), in collaboration with Anomaly LA Caitlin Slack, Caio Mattoso, Laura Mai Beck, Ryan Siepert, Erika Madison, Helena Yueh Miller, Sophie Pertofsky, Mildred Grijalva Viviana Suárez Jiménez, Lauren Kelley (and many more)

🎬 Directed by Mollie Mills (Somesuch)
✂️ Edited by Adam Pertofsky
🎵 Music “All Together Now” by The Beatles

The Magic of Coffee - Starbucks

The Magic of Coffee is a Starbucks brand film celebrating the craft and ritual behind every espresso.

Created with filmmaker David Gelb, known for Jiro Dreams of Sushi and Chef's Table, the film traces coffee’s journey from hand-picked cherries at origin to the moment a barista pulls the perfect espresso shot—highlighting the care, precision, and passion behind every cup.

I helped lead the creative development of the campaign, working with Starbucks teams and collaborators to tell a cinematic story about coffee craft, barista expertise, and the human connections that happen in Starbucks coffeehouses every day.

The film pairs sensory visuals with atmospheric music to capture the quiet magic behind a great cup of coffee.

Made with Starbucks partners Taylor Brown, Randi Roth, Ryan Lyonnais, Adèle Poudrier, Maria McNamara, Lauren Anderson, Bonita Frey, Abby Wiscomb, Gary Jacobson, Michael Kotick, Erin Silvoy, Tressie Lieberman, Brian Niccol (and many more), in collaboration with David Gelb.

🎬 Directed by David Gelb (IndependentMedia)
🎵 Music “Tokyo Rain” by Loaded Honey

Protein For Everybody - Starbucks

Protein For Everybody is a brand film highlighting the craft and flavor behind Starbucks’ new protein-forward beverages.

With 8 in 10 Americans prioritizing protein, the Starbucks innovation team set out to handcraft drinks that deliver nutrition without compromising taste. The film captures the experience of enjoying a high-protein coffee, focusing on the Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte — a grande with 29g of protein.

I helped lead the creative development, working with Starbucks teams to tell a story that blends wellness, flavor, and coffee culture, showing how Starbucks continues to innovate for customers’ lifestyles.

Made with Starbucks partners Kristy Cameron, Bonita Frey, Ashley Olsen, Randi Roth, Bailee Longhorn, Holly Harper, Candace Ayele, Holly Harper, Michael Kotick, Gary Jacobson, Erin Silvoy, Tressie Lieberman (and many more), in collaboration with Anomaly LA Caitlin Slack, Federico Munichor, joaquin lynch garay, Kelsey Shang, Donald Kim and Zach Hendrickson.

🎬 Directed by Jara Morovac from ProdCo
🎵 Music “Level Up” by Ciara