Selected Work
Google Surprise Mom
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Overview
Directed by Felicia Manning, Surprise Mom was approached by letting the story lead, with the product existing naturally within it. The commercial follows a teenager using Google Home to plan a prom night surprise for his mom, with each feature integrated in a way that feels intuitive and unforced. The focus remains on capturing a genuine moment, one where technology supports connection rather than distracts from it. By grounding the spot in emotional truth, the film shows how branded storytelling can feel both useful and meaningful.

A story about a son, a prom night, and a surprise his mom never saw coming.


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