BriefWe wanted to push beyond the typical corporate testimonial piece. For Stripe x Staycity, our goal was to create an elevated, visually sophisticated film that matched Staycity's slick, contemporary design; blending high fashion and urban coolness with cutting-edge tech.


ProcessWe street-casted and styled three distinct personas to represent the Staycity guest experience:
- The Corporate Customer: A sharp, high-fashion businesswoman.
- The Cozy Customer: A relaxed guest who's in no hurry to leave their room.
- The Curious Customer: An eternal seeker and photographer who's keen to explore the city.
To bring the technology to life, we chose an unconventional visual direction. We shot outward from screens and kiosks, integrating custom graphics and VFX overlays to immerse our viewers in the Stripe ecosystem.
To keep the piece playful and engaging, we played with body-mounted camera rigs, room time-lapses and a recurring peephole motif.
ResultOur finished film is a sleek, lifestyle-driven case study where technology and hospitality coexist. In a world where tech is often invisible, we showed how Stripe can empower hotel owners and their guests.

Credits
Tiny Ark
Director
Mark O’Brien
Executive Producer
Nathan Reilly
Producer
Kate Brady
Assistant Producer
Rosie Spearing
Director of Photography
David Willis
Focus Puller
Oisín Gallagher
1st AC
Emma Swift
2nd AC
Noa van Bodegom
Gaffer
Mark Sosiak
Camera/Lighting Assist
Blaine Rennicks
BTS Photographers
Emma Swift, Noa van Bodegom
Hair & Makeup Artist
Aitana Silvana
Styling
Kate Brady, Purple Nwojo
Production Designer
Mark O'Brien
Post Producer
Gabi Chrobak
Head of Post Production
Colm Moore
Editor
Rory Bradley
Assistant Editor
Guilherme Gilman
GFX
Matthew Ryan
Colourist
Cam Sander
Sound
Alex James