client:
Beats by Dre
Service:
Commercial
Year:
2022
Director
Jesse Ray Diamond
Producer
Shayna Gianelli
Cinematographer
Adriaan Kirchner
Editor
Matt Earl
Colorist
Arianna Shining Star
Production Company
Paper Castles
In this spot, Caleb Williams walks the quiet corridors of focus — lacing cleats, adjusting gear, slipping on Beats — as he prepares for the storm of game day. The narrative gives room to the athlete behind the icon: the rhythm of preparation, the silence before the rush, the weight of expectation before the crowd roars.
Williams already carries a legacy: He’s been recognized as one of college football’s breakout quarterbacks, earning Heisman buzz, national attention, and NIL partnerships that underline his cultural reach. This collaboration with Beats places him not just at the center of performance, but at the intersection of sound, mindset, and identity — documenting that the moments before the game often define what happens inside it.
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