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[SUBMISSION CLOSED] NYC — we’re looking for casitas 🇵🇷 Kin Studios is casting real homes in New York City for a short film celebrating Puerto Rican culture. If you or your family identify with Puerto Rican heritage and would be open to sharing your home and story, we’d love to connect! Deadline: 4/23 *Must be located in NYC*
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This NYFW, Kin Studios led creative direction and full-scale production of an appointment-only suite experience designed for Nike’s Energy community. Visually, the space balanced sport and sophisticated play — grounding the Nike HQ lounge in bold primary color moments, sculptural plinths, and clean architectural lines, while layering in expressions of performance throughout. From graphic color blocking to subtle athletic references woven into styling, florals, and portrait moments, the environment felt both gallery-like and kinetic — a nod to Nike’s heritage through a fashion week lens. Across two days, 130 invited guests moved through 1:1 product appointments in a high-touch, streamlined format, selecting upcoming and current pieces for next-day delivery. The experience was complemented by bites by @thubuser , mocktails by @arleymarks , sounds by @djmahogany , and a custom soccer-inspired portrait studio by Steven Hawkins. Every detail — from spatial flow to hospitality to product storytelling — was designed to feel intentional, expressive, and distinctly Nike. The team: Creative Production: @kin_studios_ Fabrication: @hotelguapo Graphics: @haydastudios Set Design: @enelrakg Live Set: @djmahogany Food: @thubuser Bev: @arleymarks Florals: @kabuki.ny Portaits: @stevenhawkinsarchives Event Photographer: @laurasfuchs Custom Bags: @m.a.wstudio Producers: @emonvy @sdotapple @musemazy PAs: @yup.thats.j @lkhdme

Sound The Wild Trail Run — Part 2 From concept to cold-start, our team executed a day of product in practice. Following the brand’s wildly beautiful community dinner, we produced a full upstate trail run experience designed to put @acg to the test. The morning began at @nike HQ with a hosted breakfast build-out — fueling runners, dialing layers, and setting the tone before wheels up. From there, runners at all levels boarded our fully ACG-wrapped bus and headed north to Cold Spring, seamlessly transitioning from city storefront to trailhead terrain. On the ground, Kin managed run-of-show across route coordination, pacing, and on-site logistics - ensuring the Ultrafly and Lavaloft were tested the way they’re meant to be: on climbs, through switchbacks, and in real Hudson Valley cold. Post-run, we brought the group to @roundhousebeacon for a curated lunch and reset moment overlooking the water - a thoughtful close to a two-day brand immersion. From dinner dialogue to summit miles, every touchpoint was intentionally built to move the community and the product through a complete experience. Huge shouts to the team for entrusting us to execute the vision and until the next one, STAY WILD 🥾

Sound The Wild Community Dinner - Part 1 We took over @nike House of Innovation and brought @acg basecamp energy to 5th Ave in celebration of the brand’s relaunch. NYC trail leaders and community builders stepped into the new ACG installation, connected over performance and design, and got first access to the Ultrafly + Lavaloft — all alongside a family-style dinner curated by chef and fruit sommelier @fruitsomm (elite hydration, always). The evening continued with a conversation led by Nike Running Coach @jeslynnyc , joined by ACG Lead Designer @hillarysells and Danny Jung of @acgdaily — diving into the intention behind the grip, the warmth, the long miles, and the beautifully unhinged spirit that defines ACG. And because we believe in product in practice — guests left geared up, layers packed, alarms set for an early upstate trail test the next morning. Trail run recap loading… Creative Production: @kin_studios_ Spatial Design: @christineespinal_ / @mas___espacio Photography: @isojordin Chef: @fruitsomm Florals: @oliveefloral Graphics: @haydastudios Fabrication: @hotelguapo / @leisure.design Staffing: @mdcexperienceagency AV: @atd.av Engraving: @originalrose Calligraphy: @vivianerodrigues.calligraphy Special shoutout to the team: @the__brinks @tin_mak @hecisdead @emonvy @sdotapple @musemazy @lkhdme @yup.thats.j 🐐✨

SLIME CRY ALBUM TRAILER FOR @nba_youngboy Last week @sageenglish tapped us as production partners to turn around YB’s album announcement trailer. The turnaround? Get it done within 5 days in SLC, UT. And that we did. Thank you to the team for entrusting us to execute this one and everyone who made this cinematic masterpiece a reality 🎥 Director: @sageenglish Production Agency: @kin_studios_ EP: @iamrobertvalentino DP: @briandurkee Gimbal OP: @kyle__lieberman 1st AC: @jordanutley Gaffer: @tenzinlaz Key Grip: @thisisgonnabereallygood Editor: @sageenglish BTS: @tswiffa Casting: @mdcexperienceagency

You probably remember the “viral” Nike Tech vs. Quarter Zip competition that was hosted not so long ago. We remember it too. With such a great conceptual event, we had to tap in and ask our friends at @kin_studios_ some interesting questions about the event, the meaning of community for Kin, their ever growing relationship with NikeNYC, how much of it was planned, and more in depth info that you might’ve missed. It’s always great to see @nikenyc and @kin_studios_ working together. From the Ice Studios softball game, to LAAMS “Please Post Bills,” and the Air Afrique Air Max RK61 launch, something great happens when both are collaborating on an event. @mellowdomingo on the tunes ✨✨

And if the year unfolds even better than planned WHOOPTY DOO!! But seriously, 2025 reminded us what can happen when community and collaboration lead the way. Too many moments to count, but here’s a glimpse behind the scenes of a year we’ll never forget. Grateful for the people and projects in 2025 and cheers to everything on the horizon for 2026 🫶🏽

Tfw you produce the debate of the year 🤝🏾 Team Nike Tech x Team Quarter-Zip went head to head and showed out across spelling bee rounds, dance battles, pickup runs, fit face offs and of course, matcha to fuel it all. One city, endless debate…but only one side took the crown. Hosted by the city’s own @whois.jason , @kkkhadimm and @itsosb 🙏🏽 Shoutout to the fam who tapped us to bring it all to life: Client: @nikenyc Gym: @nycgauchos Graphics: @haydastudios Lighting Design/AV: @atd.av Hosts: @movie_moe @d1pop Matcha Bar: @the.oma.shop Custom Cookies: @eatgoodnyc Video: @sageenglish Photo: @scarymarywhyoubugging

“Please Post Bills” Air Force 1s campaign by @laams.nyc @nikenyc produced by Kin. A time-spanning ode to NYC’s creative community and the mindset LAAMS continues to champion as our city evolves. Proud of the collective effort it took to bring this vision to life from the crew: LAAMS Creative: @scottyselv @stevieskytel @joe.ro EP: @_alexphoenix_ @ria.foye Producer: @musemazy @yup.thats.j Nike Client: @khianalowe Voiceover: @koolboblove Director: @hidjiworld DP: @leroy_farrell Lighting: @charleshoyy Lighting Assist: @dillonclarkk Grip: @_carterhoffman & @fchilly Photo: @zxnd.r Script: @ria.foye @scottyselv @koolboblove Wardrobe: @_.nell2 @niecyeloise MUA: @beatsbyflora Studio: @gumstudios

To celebrate the launch of the @nike x @airafrique_ Air Max RK61, Kin Studios partnered with both teams to design and produce The Prèmier Classe Lounge — a three-part experience @cooperclassics that brought the spirit of the African diaspora to life through immersive storytelling. From spatial design and creative direction to production, we worked to merge Nike’s design ethos with Air Afrique’s cultural lens — crafting an environment where heritage, movement, and modern identity could coexist in one fly world ✈️🌍 Shoutout to our team and partners on this one: Creative Production: @kin_studios_ Set Design: @abike.studio Chef & Catering: @rozetraore DJ Talent: @richfazo Custom Passport Sleeves: @moomoomaw Video: @shotbyllama Event Photography: @_miazaki_ Photo Moment Photographer: @wendyngala Lighting: @createdbyjarrod Editor: @emilyyoonn Fabrication: @leisure.design Graphic Design: @haydastudios

@depop ’s Outfits Launch, brought to life through immersive experience design. Kin Studios executed creative ideation, production and secured sponsors for a night that transformed Depop’s digital styling tool into a tangible world. Guest’s explored curated looks from @cafe_forgot ’s rotating closet, discovered their personalized “Outfits” cards, and celebrated over cocktails and dinner designed in Depop’s bold aesthetic. Creative Production: @kin_studios_ Catering: @f1rstnyc Photos: @bfa @maxwellpicswell

Last week was *pressure* 😮‍💨 In celebration of @nikenyc ’s annual @nyvsny tournament, Kin Studios brought the heat to @themarkhotelny with The Madison Suite — a full-on styling suite experience for Nike athletes and entertainers to get laced in their gameday fits. Shot by: @sageenglish @asagevisual Creative production: Kin Studios Set Design: @tsuely 
Graphics: @emilyyoonn 
Portraits: @moneyshots / @devclaro 
Stylists: @closet.six @yooooovic @cjay1k @sierrarenas 
Fabrication: @leisure.design Beverage Partners: @tomsjuicenyc @augi.water Custom Totes: @m.a.wstudio @moomoomaw Event Photography: @createdbyjarrod Florals: @oliveefloral