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Nike - LA Dreams (2024)
Smile Big (2024)
Human Before Skateboarder (2021)
Santa Monica Airlines (2021)
“Smile Big” is a documentary short set in Hurricane & St. George, Utah. 
Young competitors navigate the pressures of perfection, family legacy, 
and societal expectations in their quest to become Queen of a rodeo pageant.

Directed by Mikayla Miller.

Cinematography by Chris Llerins
Creative Producer Joey Bueno Breese, Merienda
Editor Qiaoron Ma
Sound Designer CCEE Studio
Colorist Malin Imurslund

Director’s Library
https://directorslibrary.com/2025/latest/shorts/documentary-short/smile-big/
For the release of the new limited LA Nike Dunk, director Joey Bueno Breese gathered the Los Angeles creative community of designers, musicians and athletes to embody the LA Dreamer. Featuring, Jasmine Maldonado, Cease & Desist, Inner City Skate and Mastica.  
Director Joey Bueno Breese
Brand Manager Bob Dominguez
Production Victory
Cinematography Blake Myers
Sound Design Thom Pringle
Edit Spring St. Post
Color Julien Alary
Stylist Bryan Escareño



Human Before Skateboarding is documentary short that follows Ethan Singleton as he skates through West Los Angeles. Singleton reflects his experience as a skateboarder but also as an individual who advocates for skateboarding being viewed as multi faceted and an important part of our cities landscapes. 

Directed by Joey Bueno Breese
Cinematography by Cory Gehr
Edited by Spring St. Post
Words by Ethan Singleton
Press
Transworld Skateboarding Mag
https://www.skateboarding.com/videos/human-before-skateboarder-ethan-k-singleton
General Admission x Santa Monica Airlines sits down with founder Skip Engbloom to learn about the origins of the historic skateboarding company and why it remains to be one of the most timeless names in the industry.

Creative Direction Mirko Antonich
Director Joey Bueno Breese
Edit Spring St. Post



Merienda Projects produces scripted and non-scripted films , books and events.

We believe that film and photo are powerful tools for education and advocacy, 
capable of transcending boundaries and sparking meaningful conversations. 




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Indo Summer is a photobook by Jody Allen and Joey Bueno Breese that documents their trip to Indonesia in 2024. 
 

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