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GROUNDS
Uncommon Stories About Our Common Place
A series of vignettes set in one hometown coffee shop follows a cast of diverse, eclectic characters through a day filled with adventure, hurt, laughter, and hope.
GROUNDS - Episode 1
“Bunker Down”
On his first day as a barista, Teddy is trained by coffee-making veteran Kelvin. When Kelvin takes Teddy into the basement, the training takes an unexpected turn.
Directed by SL Holbrook and Natalia Temesgen • Written by Natalia Temesgen
GROUNDS - Episode 2
“Christian Boyfriend”
A young women’s Bible study group meets at the coffee shop, and one participant shares news that shocks everyone.
Directed by SL Holbrook and Natalia Temesgen • Written by Natalia Temesgen
GROUNDS - Episode 3
“Got Your Back”
Two Black women attorneys sit down for lunch, reflecting on the struggle of being a double minority in a cutthroat industry.
Directed by SL Holbrook • Written by Natalia Temesgen
GROUNDS - Episode 4
“Not Again”
Control-freak Hannah hopes that her boyfriend, Roger, has the balls to propose to her. But his proposition is not what she was expecting.
Directed by Natalia Temesgen • Written by Natalia Temesgen
GROUNDS - Episode 5
“You Are Your Own Being”
Two college friends have a late study date, when one opens up about a painful experience with her father.
Directed by SL Holbrook and Natalia Temesgen • Written by Natalia Temesgen
GROUNDS - Episode 6
“Waiting” (Musical)
Early morning at the coffee shop, a group of patrons and baristas decide to quit waiting for their best lives to begin and take matters into their own hands.
Directed by SL Holbrook and Natalia Temesgen • Written by Natalia Temesgen
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Download the original song “Waiting” from Grounds!
Why not have a little waiting music while you’re waiting, from Grounds episode six, named (you guessed it) “Waiting.”
“Making Of” Vlogs and BTS Video
All the antics and shenanigans of making six episodes in three days can be found on this single playlist from our YouTube channel!