EYES BEHIND THE STARS
Eyes Behind the Stars is a short film created for Converse and Barriers Worldwide, blending artistry and commerce to showcase their collaborative collection.
SERVICES
Production
Design
Strategy
TASK AT HAND
Tasked with raising brand awareness and driving sales, SOUN provided full-scale production services, from pre-production to post, overcoming the challenge of a three-week timeline and the complexities of shooting on 35mm film. By seamlessly combining brand imagery, voice, and product integration, SOUN crafted a narrative-driven film that resonated with audiences.
GYMSHORTS
Sarah's Home
New City, New York
2025
THE RESULTS WERE
The result was a sold-out collection, increased awareness for Barriers, and screenings in New York and LA. This project reflects SOUN’s ability to tell compelling stories while delivering results, making us the ideal partner for fashion and lifestyle brands ready to bring their visions to life.
CREDITS
Cast:
RA - Nappy Nappa @nappynappa
Angel 1 - Selah Hill @Selah
Angel 2 - Ja @gearless.ja
Couple - Lloyd Foster @_lloydfoster & Ornella Baganizi @itsornella
Braider - Eboni Stephens @ebonistephens1
PEG LEG JOE (HOMELESS MAN) - Drew Duruji @_icekream
Female Twins - Kameron Townsend @infinikt & Karmen Townsend @karmen.300
Male Twins - The Griggs Brothas @thegriggsbrothas
Grandmother - Marcia Joseph
OG 1 - POWER
OG 2 - DAME DASH @duskopoppington
Kids Casted by Kazeem Oladimeji @bigzeem
Production:
Brand Director - Barter @Barterbarter
Director - BORN @bornuniversal
Assistant Director - AJ Thomas @Anthonyjamarithomas
Executive Producer - Robert Van Morrison
Executive Producer - Vic Reznik @litadelphia
Lead Producer - Xavier Codie @workbycodie
Line Producer - Rahil Ashruff @rahil_ashruff
Director of Photography - Ed Herrera @edherer
1st AC - Richard Martin @richmartn
2nd AC - Haitao Zeng @Haitaoc
Film Loader - Mo Shane @moshanegrams
Crane Operator - Gregory Timmons @diemoproductions
Gaffer - John Guillen @john_gullien45
Key grip - Maria Cabra @maria_cabra
Key PA - Sabrina Williams @Sabrinauhh
Production Assistant - Dashari Hicks @friends4vr
Production Assistant - Mateo Nunez @av_honcho_
Set Design - Chanel Hardin @whoizzzshe
Styling - Malik Haynes @leekishome
Set Photographer & Videographer - Tyree Johnson @tajwop
Hair & Make Up Artist - Jasmine Williams @williamsjn_
Nail Tech - Maevelyn Doral @fillnthevoid
Sound Recordist - Trevor Rivkin @intrevort
Sound Recordist - Bako Seville @bakoseville
Editor - Ben Hype @sortahype
Assistant Editor - Jamal Wilder @b.u.t.t.a
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SOUN© is a full service creative studio that focuses on strategy and production services in the realms of film, photography, and design. We operate at the intersection of art, technology, and most importantly -- storytelling.
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EYES BEHIND THE STARS
Eyes Behind the Stars is a short film created for Converse and Barriers Worldwide, blending artistry and commerce to showcase their collaborative collection.
SERVICES
Production
Video
TASK AT HAND
Tasked with raising brand awareness and driving sales, SOUN provided full-scale production services, from pre-production to post, overcoming the challenge of a three-week timeline and the complexities of shooting on 35mm film. By seamlessly combining brand imagery, voice, and product integration, SOUN crafted a narrative-driven film that resonated with audiences.
THE RESULTS WERE
The result was a sold-out collection, increased awareness for Barriers, and screenings in New York and LA. This project reflects SOUN’s ability to tell compelling stories while delivering results, making us the ideal partner for fashion and lifestyle brands ready to bring their visions to life.
CREDITS
Cast:
RA - Nappy Nappa @nappynappa
Angel 1 - Selah Hill @Selah
Angel 2 - Ja @gearless.ja
Couple - Lloyd Foster @_lloydfoster & Ornella Baganizi @itsornella
Braider - Eboni Stephens @ebonistephens1
PEG LEG JOE (HOMELESS MAN) - Drew Duruji @_icekream
Female Twins - Kameron Townsend @infinikt & Karmen Townsend @karmen.300
Male Twins - The Griggs Brothas @thegriggsbrothas
Grandmother - Marcia Joseph
OG 1 - POWER
OG 2 - DAME DASH @duskopoppington
Kids Casted by Kazeem Oladimeji @bigzeem
Production:
Brand Director - Barter @Barterbarter
Director - BORN @bornuniversal
Assistant Director - AJ Thomas @Anthonyjamarithomas
Executive Producer - Robert Van Morrison
Executive Producer - Vic Reznik @litadelphia
Lead Producer - Xavier Codie @workbycodie
Line Producer - Rahil Ashruff @rahil_ashruff
Director of Photography - Ed Herrera @edherer
1st AC - Richard Martin @richmartn
2nd AC - Haitao Zeng @Haitaoc
Film Loader - Mo Shane @moshanegrams
Crane Operator - Gregory Timmons @diemoproductions
Gaffer - John Guillen @john_gullien45
Key grip - Maria Cabra @maria_cabra
Key PA - Sabrina Williams @Sabrinauhh
Production Assistant - Dashari Hicks @friends4vr
Production Assistant - Mateo Nunez @av_honcho_
Set Design - Chanel Hardin @whoizzzshe
Styling - Malik Haynes @leekishome
Set Photographer & Videographer - Tyree Johnson @tajwop
Hair & Make Up Artist - Jasmine Williams @williamsjn_
Nail Tech - Maevelyn Doral @fillnthevoid
Sound Recordist - Trevor Rivkin @intrevort
Sound Recordist - Bako Seville @bakoseville
Editor - Ben Hype @sortahype
Assistant Editor - Jamal Wilder @b.u.t.t.a
MORE PROJECTS BELOW
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