GATORADE - THE CAPTAIN
This is the oldest project I have on this site, but it still holds a special place in my portfolio. Fran is one of the most talented and interesting directors I have ever worked with. We started out together and shot countless of commercials and short form narrative projects together.
Fran and I both love wide glass and this entire spot was shot on just two lenses: A 14mm and a 18mm Ultra Prime.
There is no doubt that I would light a lot of it differently now, but what I care about above all is story and this spot is the strongest commercial story I was allowed to shoot yet.
It will stay on here until a new project can kick it off that throne.
Director: Fran Mendez
Cinematographer: Kai Krause
Producer: Andrea Sastoque
Production Company: Paranoiia
1st AC: Ariel Navarrete
Gaffer: Malcolm McCarthy
Key Grip: Guillermo Casarin
Camera: Alexa Mini
Lenses: Zeiss Ultra Prime