Tadaima (ただいま) an @ubereats story.
A long-distance couple navigating life across time zones, staying connected through Uber Eats when words aren’t enough.
To our amazing cast, @minamiando_nyc and @taiju_nakane , thank you for the care and heart you brought to this story. We couldn’t have done it without you. And to our background performers, thank you for showing up and helping make everything feel real and lived in.
@jacob_a_denton and @tim.borowiec , thank you for believing in the project from the beginning and helping us get it off the ground. @ilariaconte and @chrismill.er , thank you for guiding us through Tokyo and connecting us with such an incredible local crew.
A huge thank you to the entire crew in New York and Tokyo for making this spec brand film happen!
Full credits below in comments.
Agency: @mpshofficial
Director: @charkable
Producers NY: @jacob_a_denton@tim.borowiec
Producers Tokyo: @ilariaconte@chrismill.er
Director of Photography: @yuukishimi.zu
Written by @charkable based on original concept by @yuukishimi.zu
Talent:
Aoi: @minamiando_nyc
Jun: @taiju_nakane
Post Production
Editor: @chriz9ine
Colorist: @Jake.m.white@company_3
Sound Designer: Chriz Naing
Music Composer: Chriz Naing
Translation Assistance: @kiyo.japanese
VFX @spitshinevfx
Graphic Designer: @reemy.groovy
Copywriter: @xahealing
Storyboard Artist: @karlkuart
Special Thanks: @gibneydance@eric.y.yang@peerspace and @tarineex for the inspiration behind the original story!
*Speculative ad for portfolio use only.
Can’t help feeling like a princess in this dress 💖👑
Truthfully I felt a little shy during this photoshoot but once I put on this fluffy pink dress and heels, my personality was able to come through ☺️ this is something that we can bring into our daily lives with the fashion choices we make. Personal style doesn’t have to be what’s trendy, but what makes you feel good and let’s your personality shine ✨
Two creatives wrote, directed, and shot a four minute spec film for Uber Eats.
Meet Charlie Gillette and Yuuki Shimizu, the creatives behind “Tadaima.”
Tadaima follows a long distance relationship between a ballet dancer in New York and her partner in Tokyo, and how a food delivery app becomes a bridge across the ocean. The ad is beautiful. The story inside the ad is incredible. The story behind how they made it is what truly impressed me, though.
They brought their friends together, film school classmates flew to Tokyo as producers and crew, and a local Tokyo producer built a Japanese crew that had never worked with or even met Charlie before. The two leads, who play a couple, did not meet in person until the final scene. When the costumes got stolen the night before day one, a friend hand-stoned a new leotard overnight so the shoot could happen in the morning.
This is such a good example of Getting Things Done. When you have a vision, you can make it happen. You can sell the idea to others, and get the help you need. Charlie and Yuuki have shown what is possible when you stop waiting for permission to do something. Just do it. This is why Student Sunday is here, and huge props to them both on this project. And can’t forget the crew. Full credits in the comments below
Yo, if you have student or spec work that you’d like featured, DM @rosswhyross or email [email protected]
2026 Directing Reel ✨
I’m so grateful to all of the collaborators who helped make these projects possible. I learn so much on each production and can’t wait to work on more and continue growing this year.
Let’s work together on something amazing!
I’ve been directing so much recently but I also act! I would love to get in front of the camera some more this year ❤️🔥
Photo by @leej_foto
Makeup @shinokisaenal
Hair @shinokisaenalee12_____
Director mode
BTS of Tadaima ただいま
This is my favorite project I’ve directed so far! Thank you to everyone who helped make it possible
And special thanks to our on set photographers who captured these moments:
Day 1 NYC @annannputtithanasorn
Day 2 NYC @luciavazquezph
Day 5 Tokyo @jordan.thomas.law
Day 6 NYC @qfluet
“Tadaima (ただいま)”soundtrack on Spotify & Apple Music. Again, huge thanks to @yuukishimi.zu and @charkable for trusting me with this sweet Tokyo-New York Uber Eats love story. Gave my all editing & composing so I hope everyone enjoy this film on White Day. Watch full film on profile link 🔗
Also this is my first project from Japan 🇯🇵 and moving to Tokyo in 2 days so couldn’t find a better way to start off new beginnings in Japan.
ありがとう ございます 🙇🏻♂️
またね 🫶🏼
Here’s a few storyboards I did for Tadaima (ただいま) an @ubereats story.
Thank you so much @yuukishimi.zu and @charkable for giving me the chance to be a part of this beautiful project!! Can confirm first hand that long-distance relationships suck, so I’m happy to contribute to this heartwarming love story that also affirms that 🫶
#storyboards #storyboardsketch #storyboardartist #explore #foryou
Behind the scenes of 312 Miles
312 Miles - Framed as a love letter to New York, a lonely young woman finds a letter in the jacket she purchased from a thrift store that changes her whole perspective on The Big Apple.
Directed by @chelsealupkin
Cinematography by @stephenmmarino
Starring @charkable
Voice Performance @koochoooloooo
Wardrobe Styling by @whitney_leff
Editing by @cyrusstowe
Color by @eliascolors
1st AC @westonflemmons
Music by @goldbloomtrio
Film scan Kodak NY
I haven’t shot anything on a 16mm Bolex camera since college and it felt so good! A few really talented people came together to make this little fashion film and I can’t thank them enough for running around the city with me. It was an absolute joy! (And so fun to be stopped by curious New Yorkers who were interested in the camera haha) 🎞️ @kodak_shootfilm - 16mm VISION3 50D 7203
312 Miles - Framed as a love letter to New York, a lonely young woman finds a letter in the jacket she purchased from a thrift store that changes her whole perspective on The Big Apple.
Directed by me!
Cinematography by @stephenmmarino
Starring @charkable
Voice Performance @koochoooloooo
Wardrobe Styling by @whitney_leff
Editing by @cyrusstowe
Color by @eliascolors
1st AC @westonflemmons
Music by @goldbloomtrio
Film scan Kodak NY
