Brand Humans x Salado Pictures

Salado Pictures is a full-service production company based in Austin, Texas. Specializing in high-quality branded content, our team combines strategic insights with expert production to bring compelling stories to life across all platforms. Explore our capabilities and portfolio to see how we can deliver premium work with Brand Humans.

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Our Process

Our streamlined production approach takes your money further. Since no project is the same, we provide a highly customized approach that works best for you.

Our Services

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CREATIVE CONCEPT BRANDING EXPERIENCE DESIGN

STRATEGY INSIGHTS POSITIONING BRANDING MEASUREMENT

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Our Offering

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At Salado, we bring the same care and cinematic focus to every project. Our attention to detail and love for storytelling help us create work that’s both beautiful and impactful.

We see ourselves as an extension of your team–nimble, thoughtful, and prepared to make the process easy so that you can focus on the bigger picture.

Branded Films

Here are some of our favorite branded spots we’ve produced at all different scales.

Realize Music | Meta Quest 3

Shot over four days with several locations and 10+ OCPs, we created the trailer for the since-released video game Realize Music: Sing, exclusively played on Meta Quest devices.

Ay Chihuahua | Three Amigos

From concept to finishing, this spaghetti western piece is an example of our ability to maximize our resources and deliver a polished, well-acted film that feels bigger than its budget.

T-Mobile | Slalom

Partnering with Slalom and T-Mobile, we brought Timo, their new AI agent, to life through a cinematic launch film shot across airports, planes, and multiple cities —capturing the spirit of travel, connection, and innovation.

Pasea Hotel & Spa | Property

This joyful film celebrates the Mertiage Collection’s finest property, the Pasea Hotel. This place is an incredible property with endless opportunities. The film served as a website banner piece for the resort, shared online through their socials and email campaigns.

Siete Foods | What is Siete?

What is Siete? is a piece that highlights the Siete Foods’ roots as a family-owned business grounded in Mexican heritage. Through an interview approach, we captured the history, culture, and values at the heart of their identity.

Lucchese | Roadside

This all-exterior spot was shot in one day. Prep work, including location scouting, sourcing the perfect picture car, and coordinating with an animal wrangler, lent itself to a fun, stylized piece for an iconic boot brand.

SanoVit | Stress Guardian

We partnered with SanoVit to create a piece around Stress Guardian, highlighting the brand’s commitment to holistic health rooted in Latino culture and everyday wellness.

Communal | You Were Just Here

Inspired by the 2003 film Lost in Translation, our brand film for Communal explores those fleeting, surreal moments when you meet someone for the first time—and, for reasons you can’t quite explain, they leave a lasting impression, even if the encounter itself is as brief as a night in New York City.

LMNT | Sweat For Something

Following Olympic bobsledder Daryl Payne Jr., Mexican tennis pro Fernanda Contreras Gomez, and UFC fighter Michael Aswell, this spot peeks behind the curtain of athletes preparing to be their best for their biggest moments.

We love telling human stories. Here are a few we’re excited to share.

Docu Films

Sennheiser | Shakey Graves

Our doc-style collaboration with Shakey Graves and Sennheiser turns Austin’s Cathedral of Junk into a textured, lived-in backdrop for an authentic setting for our local hero.

SanoVit | Migdoel “Dio” Miranda

Former professional baseball player, Migoel "Dio" Miranda has dedicated his life to serving others. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, his recent partnership with San Juan-based SanoVit is allowing him to help others like him on a bigger scale.

Zilker Belts | Jonathan Terrell

Our branded doc with Jonathan Terrell weaves his hit song Vagabond into a deeper exploration of the roads he’s traveled and the meaning behind the lyrics that carry him.

Slalom | Designing in Chicago

This testimonial film pulls back the curtain on the people behind Slalom, showcasing the empathy, curiosity, and trust that define their client relationships. The piece explores what businesses truly need from their partners: not just solutions, but collaboration, understanding, and shared vision. The result is a portrait of Slalom’s approach to building trust through authenticity and honesty.

Threadless | Kristen Long

We created a short documentary with Kristen Long in collaboration with Threadless, exploring her journey as an artist and the ideas that shape her work. Through an intimate, observational lens, the piece highlights the intersection of personal expression and creative community at the heart of her story.

Sendle | Laurence Vallières

In partnership with Sendle, we produced a mini doc capturing their Earth Day activation with artist Laurence Vallières, who transformed reclaimed cardboard into a massive grizzly bear sculpture in the heart of Seattle. As the world’s first 100% carbon-neutral shipping company, Sendle’s mission to turn waste into wonder came to life through this installation—an inspiring blend of art, sustainability, and storytelling.

One of our favorite things to do is capture and build stories from live events.

Live Event Films

Oscar Mayer | Wienie 500

Ahead of the Indy 500, the 2025 Wienie 500 was a spectacle of speed, humor, and brand creativity. We led with the adrenaline of the crowd, the swagger of the “drivers,” and the absurd brilliance of the inaugural event. Our final piece amassed over 1 million impressions and cemented the Wiene 500 as a standout cultural moment at one of America’s biggest sporting events.

Tidal | For The Love of Music

With raw, intimate moments and powerful interviews, including Casper Sage reflecting, “A lot of decisions I make are for the love of music,” the film positions streaming platform TIDAL as one with authenticity and passion. It also serves as a celebration of creativity, connection, and the heartbeat of a lively crowd.

Lululemon | Miami

Our recap of Lululemon’s 10K in Miami captures the energy and scale of the sun-soaked shores and vibrant streets of South Beach. From sunrise preparations to the roar of the crowd at the finish line, the film highlights the sense of teamwork and celebration that defines the day.

Instacart | Cart Couture

Shot under intense time constraints, our team navigated the high-pressure environment of the VMAs to pull off a spot that follows Chloe Fineman as she takes matters into her own hands—smuggling snacks into an event where food isn’t allowed.

Audbile | Sundance

Shot in a single whirlwind day during the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, Brittany Broski highlights the festival experience. Between celebrity panels, packed crowds, and up-and-coming filmmakers, the spot immerses viewers in the creative chaos of festival week—where art, humor, and storytelling collide.

Petco | Paws in the Park

Petco’s Paws in the Park brought together hundreds of dogs, their owners, and rescue organizations for a day celebrating companionship and community. Our film blends documentary-style storytelling with playful, mixed-media visuals—capturing everything from candid interviews with adopters to slow-motion shots of dogs sprinting through the grass.

Vista Equity Partners | Holiday Party

We captured the 2025 holiday celebration for Vista Equity Partners, bringing together live music from Jon Batiste, team awards & promotions, and an elevated party experience into a cohesive internal film. Designed to be shared firmwide, the piece highlights the culture, energy, and people that define Vista at its best.

ATX Open | Player’s Party

This is a high-energy recap of the ATX Open Player’s Party, featuring athletes like Venus Williams and Iva Jovic alongside sponsors and guests. Crafted to drive future attendance and partner interest, the piece points to the atmosphere, access, and excitement that define the event.

Modern Luxury | Cathay Pacific

Modern Luxury Magazine’s marquee event of 2025 highlighted Cathay Pacific’s new direct flight from Dallas to Hong Kong. Paired with their immersive brand activations and a curated guest list of top influencers from across the country, the piece blended influencers, travel, and culture all into one film.

Slalom | Chicago Cubs

Capturing the spirit of Chicago and cross-generational relationships could mean only one thing… The Chicago Cubs. Shot at the iconic Wrigley Field, we’re reminded why Chicago Cubs fans are truly special. A timeless tribute to family, legacy, and the romantic nature of baseball.

HEB | Memorial

In this Memorial Day tribute for H-E-B, we shot at Houston National Cemetery, understanding and honoring our concept with heartfelt respect. The moment is simple, but powerful—a gesture of unity, gratitude, and compassion across generations.

High Brew | Melody

In collaboration with Melody DanceFit, our spot with High Brew leans into the joy of drinking the coffee, celebrating the go-getters and the ones who move. The free extras were an added bonus :)

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect and to share more about who we are.

We’d love to continue the conversation and explore how we can support Brand Humans’ vision moving forward.

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A man wearing a black hoodie and a UFC shirt sitting in a boxing gym, with boxing gloves on a punching bag in the foreground.
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A woman with brown hair is picking up a can of High Brew Mexican vanilla cold brew coffee from a blue vending machine labeled 'High Brew'.
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