Man in a white t-shirt and apron cutting food on a wooden table outdoors, with a building and trees in the background.

DIEGO
INCEPTION STORY


CLIENT
DIEGO


CREATIVE DIRECTION
PRODUCTION
POST PRODUCTION

overview

CSC produced a short documentary-style video that reveals the origins of Diego restaurant in Chicago. The video follows chef Stephen Sandoval on his journey, from the inception of Suenos x Soho, all the way to Baja Mexico.

Profile of a man with a mustache in warm lighting, wearing a dark shirt.
Close-up of a fish fillet with lime, cilantro, and lemon on ice.
Fish roasting on an open fire grill in a kitchen setting, with flames visible in the background.
Chef wearing gloves garnishing food with herbs in a kitchen
Chef sprinkling seasoning on a dish in a kitchen, with various ingredients in metal containers, and a beverage in a glass nearby.
A plate of grilled food on a wooden table in a dimly lit restaurant with bokeh lights in the background.
Close-up of a dish featuring chopped vegetables, sliced radishes, and diced avocado in a white bowl.
Cocktail glass with lemon slice and pineapple, surrounded by glass of water, napkin, and low lighting backdrop.
Bartender serving drinks to customers at a bar with dim lighting, bottles and glasses on the counter, and a thumb raised in the foreground.
Group of three people posing in a dimly lit bar or restaurant, while another person takes a photo with a smartphone.
Group of people toasting with drinks in a bar, dimly lit atmosphere.
People sitting at a dimly lit bar, engaging in conversation; one person is pouring a drink into a glass.
Chef cooking meat on a grill
Dimly lit bar with shelves stocked with bottles and glassware, illuminated by soft light. The counter features jars, shakers, and vases with abstract designs. Artwork adorns the shelves.
Two colorful abstract paintings on a wall; the left painting features a distorted face with eyes and text, while the right painting depicts a surreal portrait with cosmic elements.
Art gallery wall with abstract paintings, including a central beige canvas featuring colorful doodle-like patterns and curving lines, surrounded by other abstract art pieces.
Abstract painting with various colorful geometric shapes on a dark wall.
Colorful abstract line art on dark background
Chef cooking meat over an open flame grill in a dimly lit kitchen.
Seafood display in a glass case with oysters on ice, lemon wedges, and a fish.
Sink area with artwork behind, featuring an octopus and a fish, with a green plant in the foreground and a faucet visible.
Interior of a dimly lit bar with shelves holding various glassware and liquor bottles, featuring a decorative panel with abstract artwork.
Chefs working in a dimly lit restaurant kitchen, preparing food and organizing plates and ingredients.
Various snacks including potato chips and empanadas in metal trays; container of sauce with a spoon.
Two plates with food items on a table; one with tacos topped with shredded cabbage and a lime wedge, and the other with a wrap cut in half, both accompanied by small bowls of sauce.
A plate of tacos with toppings and a wrap with sauce on a restaurant counter.
Chefs working in a professional kitchen with subdued lighting, preparing food on a stovetop and using various cookware.
Chefs in a dimly lit restaurant kitchen, preparing food at a grill; shelves with utensils and ingredients in the background.
Chef preparing food in a restaurant kitchen, using squeeze bottle to fill molds, with kitchen equipment and other staff in the background.
Chefs working in a dimly lit restaurant kitchen, with shelves and cooking equipment in the background.
Abstract line art on a dimly lit wall with blurred lights in the background.
Interior of a dimly lit space with abstract graffiti art on the wall, featuring colorful line drawings and patterns. Two people, one wearing a black jacket and cap, and another in a brown leather jacket, are walking past.
Two people sitting at a dimly lit bar, facing shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, under hanging round lights.
Server holding a tray with drinks in a dimly lit restaurant or bar.
Person piping cream into small bowls
A person holding a tray with two cocktails in a dimly lit bar.
Two Topo Chico bottles filled with a reddish liquid on a dimly lit bar counter.
Dimly lit bar interior with people sitting at a counter, bottles on shelves, and a warm ambiance.
Person holding a plate of escargot in a dimly lit restaurant.
A person holding a plate with a taco topped with shredded cabbage and sauce.
Plate with grilled beef slices, roasted vegetables, and dipping sauce on a wooden table.
Fish being grilled over an open flame in a dimly lit setting.
Close-up of a kitchen grill with open flames, burning wood, and a hand adjusting with tongs.
Bottles of various alcoholic beverages on a dimly lit shelf.
Chef grilling meat over open flames with sparks flying
Abstract paintings on a wall, featuring vibrant colors and intricate designs.
Framed artwork with abstract flowers hanging on a wall.
Framed abstract painting hanging on a brick wall next to a wall light.
Interior wall with two abstract paintings in warm lighting, one multicolored and the other yellow with black and pastel shapes.
Close-up of decorative ceramic vases with abstract designs, placed on a wooden surface. Dim lighting enhances the warm, cozy ambiance.
Oysters on ice with lemon and lime wedges
Chefs in a dimly lit kitchen preparing food, with one chef focused on plating and the other writing.
Chef preparing a dish with green sauce and herbs in a bowl.
Chef grating lime over a dish in a dimly lit kitchen.
Chef preparing food in a kitchen with sauce and ingredient containers in the background.
Dimly lit bar counter with a glowing "Reserved" sign and a small candle.
Chefs working in a dimly lit kitchen, wearing black aprons, focused on food preparation.
A person with blonde hair tied back, wearing a dark headband with skull motifs and a nose piercing, looks to the side under dim lighting, next to a partially visible person.
Taco filled with toppings on a cutting board in a dimly lit kitchen.
Person wearing gloves shaping dough on a cutting board in a dimly lit kitchen.
Two men having a conversation at a dimly lit bar.
Person grilling food over open flames
Hanging smoked fish in a rustic kitchen or smokehouse setting, with a warm ambient lighting.
Chef using a blowtorch to cook in a dimly lit kitchen with hanging fish and open flame.
Fish heads roasting over open flame in a kitchen setting.
Person slicing avocado on cutting board, with knife and towel visible, and herbs in the background.
Fish grilling over open flame in a dimly lit kitchen.
Sliced avocado being torched with a culinary blowtorch on a wooden cutting board.
Bartender mixing a cocktail on a dimly lit bar counter with jars of sliced citrus fruits and a bottle of wine.
Dark metal poles on an orange-lit floor
A dimly lit wooden shelf displaying multiple wine glasses and a bottle of wine.
A bottle of wine placed between four clear glass pitchers with handles.
A dimly lit bar scene with a woman and man sitting at the counter. The woman is using a smartphone, and there are candles on the counter. The background is dark with silhouetted plants or decorations.
Three people smiling closely together in a warmly lit setting, possibly a restaurant or event.
Cocktail glass with a yellow drink, ice cubes, lemon slice, and green leaves on a bar counter, with a warm, blurred background.
Group of chefs in dimly lit kitchen working and conversing
Dimly lit restaurant scene with three men sitting at a counter, engaged in conversation.
Dimly lit restaurant interior with patrons seated at tables and chefs working behind the counter.
Person reading a menu in a dimly lit restaurant
People interacting at a dimly lit bar, with glasses and bottles on the counter.
A dimly lit bar interior with a blurred figure in the background and a small vase with abstract designs and a red-orange flower on a table.
Plate with food, possibly nachos, topped with sliced jalapeños and sauce, on a wooden table next to a smartphone and glass.

credits

Production Company: Clark Street Collective
Producer: Noah Furey
Director & DP: Jimmy Kurz
B Cam: Mitch DiNello
Edit & Color: Clark Street Collective