Pollo Tropical "Abuel's Cazuela" directed by Sherman Johnson

Pollo Tropical "Abuel's Cazuela"
Production Company: Zipper Films

Pollo Tropical “Abuela’s Cazuela” is a holiday food commercial directed and photographed by Director of Photography Sherman Johnson for Zipper Films. Produced by Yiya Garcia and filmed in Miami, Florida, the campaign was created to promote Pollo Tropical’s limited-time Masitas de Puerco offering during the holiday season. The commercial follows a young girl sharing holiday traditions with her mother and grandmother, capturing moments of decorating, cooking, and spending time together in a Cuban family kitchen. The story connects the nostalgia of homemade Cuban cooking with Pollo Tropical’s Masitas de Puerco, highlighting the role food plays in bringing generations together during the holidays. Photographed on the ARRI Alexa Mini with ARRI Ultra Prime lenses, the commercial combines warm, naturalistic lighting, intimate lifestyle cinematography, and detailed food photography to create a nostalgic holiday atmosphere. Soft window light, colorful Christmas decorations, and carefully composed food close-ups emphasize the warmth of family traditions while showcasing the texture, color, and presentation of Pollo Tropical’s limited-time offering.