Heartland Coca-Cola
Over four years, Sáng Visuals has collaborated with Heartland Coca-Cola through a partnership shaped by trust, growth, and shared values.
Guided by the Heartland motto of Building Together, the work evolved alongside Heartland’s continued expansion across Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. What anchors the collaboration is a people-first approach, rooted in community and care, allowing stories to be told with honesty and intention.
Building Together
In 2025, the partnership was honored with the Power of the Partnership Award at Heartland Coca-Cola’s Pulse of Excellence Gala.
The recognition reflected a body of work spanning safety and training films, brand storytelling, internal campaigns, and event recaps. Each project was created to inform, inspire, and strengthen connection across the Heartland team, celebrating the people who carry the brand forward every day.
Recognition Through Trust
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For the opening of Heartland Coca-Cola’s Olathe Production Campus, Sáng Visuals was entrusted with shaping the visual experience of the day.
The work spanned guest safety storytelling, immersive visual assets throughout the campus, and leading photography coverage, alongside the creation of a highlight film that captured the emotion, pride, and energy of the moment as stakeholders and partners experienced the facility for the first time. Together, the work marked a defining milestone in Heartland’s history.
Olathe Production Campus Grand Opening
Producer: Justice Collins Director/DP/Editor: Hieu Luu Photographer: Spencer Peck
Building Together
2023 Brand Film
A flagship brand film created to represent Heartland Coca-Cola’s vision and the people behind it.
Filmed over multiple days across Kansas, Illinois, and Missouri, the project highlighted team members throughout the Heartland network, capturing the values, pride, and sense of purpose that define the organization. The final film became a central piece of Heartland’s digital presence, reflecting the culture and community that drive the brand forward.
Producer: Justice Collins Director/DP/Editor: Hieu Luu Grip: Sara Jacobs
Event Recaps
Across a series of leadership and community events, Sáng Visuals was entrusted with shaping the visual storytelling that reflects Heartland’s culture.
The work spanned leadership gatherings such as the Pyramidion event, along with community-focused experiences including charity tournaments, car shows, and employee skills challenges. Through a unified approach to film and photography, blending interviews with cinematic b-roll, each project captured the spirit, pride, and sense of connection that define these days.
Producer: Justice Collins Director/DP/Editor: Hieu Luu Photography Team: Sara Jacobs, Jordan Minder