They had three weeks. We delivered
Ever wished the zoo stayed open just a little longer? Same. So did Santa Barbara Zoo.
That’s where this one comes in.
The Zoo came to us with a mission: launch their new summer twilight hours and make it feel fresh, cinematic, and totally different from anything they’d done before. No pressure… oh, and we had three weeks to concept, cast, shoot, and deliver. Casual.
So what did we do? We built a story around what summer nights are really about—family time. Kids, parents, grandparents—all experiencing the Zoo together in that golden-hour glow that just hits different.
The result? A vibrant, feel-good commercial that doesn’t just announce new hours—it makes you want to be there.
And behind the scenes? Our team drove up, scoped the entire zoo the night before, crashed for a few hours, then filmed a full-day shoot… and drove straight back after a 14-hour sprint to start editing. No shortcuts, just hustle.
The best part? The Zoo team called it a five-star experience—and honestly, that’s the win.
If you’re anywhere near Santa Barbara this summer, you know where to be.
Go check out the full spot on our site—you’ll want in on this one 🎬
