Meet Our 2025 Finalists

Every year incredible filmmakers from across North America are selected to create content for the big screen. These are the 2025 finalists and their work.

A Cinema’s Groove

University of Southern California (USC) 
Producer: Biola Olateru-Olagbegi 
Writer/Director: Amirah Adem

JUMP!

Savannah College of Art and Design 
Co-Writer/Producer: Jeminta Wangkietkajon 
Co-Writer/Director: Madelyn Domnick

Screening Love

University of Central Florida (UCF) 
Producer: K.L. Sanon 
Writer/Director: Grace Tompkins

Ticket to Everywhere

Chapman University 
Co-Writer/Producer: Lexi Berganio 
Co-Writer/Director: Aiko Lozar

Behind the Scenes

See how the branded spots came to life through footage and interviews with the cast and crew.

Making of: A Cinema’s Groove

Making of: JUMP!

Making of: Screening Love

Making of: Ticket to Everywhere

How it Works

Each year the program creates a scripting challenge. The Coca‑Cola® Refreshing Films is a platform to provide up-and-coming filmmakers from partnered schools the opportunity to create content for the big screen. See the process and become a partnered school.

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