FOOD, BEVERAGE + HOSPITALITY
From restaurants and wineries to hotel campaigns, our films capture the people, craft and sense of place that make a brand cravable.
A Taste of Marin
MONTAGEOur Marin County Tourism client faced a delicious challenge: when visitors think of dining, they think of San Francisco, not Marin. So we set out to make them hungry for the farm-to-table world just across the bridge. This series crisscrosses the county to tell an array of culinary stories, from an oyster farm to meadery to cheesemakers to chefs. Bon appétit.
Director, Editor | David Swope
Cinematography | Ethan Swope
HEIDRUN MEADERY | STORYPIAZZA D'ANGELO | STORYTOMALES BAY OYSTERS | STORYMALIBU FARM | STORYMarin County Business
MEET OUTSIDE THE CUBICLE | OVERVIEWFor nearly two decades, we’ve helped Marin Tourism show travelers and meeting planners why Marin is more than a day trip. Our hotel and convention work captures the county’s rare combination of natural beauty, distinctive properties, memorable food and easy access to San Francisco. Marin truly blends the line between business and pleasure.
Director, Editor | David Swope
Cinematographer | Ethan Swope
THE LODGE AT MARCONI | STORYFieldwork Brewing Co.
Fieldwork is an evolving, living brand. It’s not just unique names and killer label designs. It’s a confluence of craft, taste and artistry that shows up in their passion—and in their beers. We listened to what their fans said and built a video strategy around these core values: Creative, Authentic, Unique, Fresh, Innovative.
Director, Editor | David Swope
Cinematography | Curtis Myers, Ethan Swope, Phil Elleston II
Fellow
There are coffee drinkers—and then there are coffee perfectionists. Fellow created the iconic Stagg electric kettle, which makes hot water a lot cooler. Precision designed and crafted to make pour-overs and French press coffees at the exact right temperature, any time and at any altitude. (Yes, it all makes a difference.) With this in your kitchen, you’re going to need a better mug.
Creative Direction | David Swope, Tom Geary
Cinematography, Edit | Austen Paul
Agency | School of Thought
Fernet-Branca
Lots of folks have tried Fernet-Branca. Once. Its taste is, shall we say…challenging. But fans of Fernet really, REALLY love it. And if you order one in San Francisco, your bartender will likely give you instant cred, as it’s known as “The Bartender’s Handshake.” This film is a celebration of the 27 herbs and spices that make Fernet difficult to forget, and impossible to ignore. We shot at 1000 fps, and made one heck of a mess.
Creative Director | David Swope
Director | Martin Wonnacott
Agency | H&L Partners