Apple
FILM DIRECTION © 2026
For the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, Mike was commissioned by Apple to direct the latest installment of the 'Shot on iPhone' series, commemorating Bad Bunny's monumental performance through a short film captured entirely on iPhone 17 Pro. Leading a team of 23 photographers and cinematographers across 11 time zones, the production documented fan reactions in real time from Puerto Rico, San Francisco, Mexico City, São Paulo, Madrid, Seoul, Tokyo, and Kampala, reaching more than 128.2 million viewers worldwide.
Credits
Director: Mike Carson
Production Company: HPLA
Agency / Creative: Apple Marcom
Global Production: Thursday's Child Global
Editing: EXILE Edit
VFX & Color Grade: TRAFIK
Audio Mix: Jack Goodman, Inc.
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