Award-winning filmmaker & creative director
I make the unexpected worth watching.
I'm Tery Spataro, an award-winning filmmaker and creative director. Through Cosmic Cats & Flying Cupcakes, I bring stories to life through film, imaginative storytelling, and AI-native production — combining decades of creative experience with emerging technologies.
What I make
Stories take many forms.
From cinematic narratives to brand storytelling, every project begins with an idea worth exploring.
Microdramas
Episodic stories built for today's audiences — emotionally driven, visually compelling narratives designed to capture attention and keep viewers coming back.
Brand Films
Story-driven films that connect brands with people, combining creative strategy, cinematic storytelling, and a distinctive visual point of view.
Narrative Filmmaking
From imaginative short films to experimental cinema — creating immersive visual worlds that challenge expectations and stay with audiences.
Books & Visual Storytelling
Original fiction, illustrated books, and immersive publishing experiences that extend storytelling beyond the printed page.
Selected Work
Stories from the imagination.
A selection of original films, creative collaborations, and visual storytelling projects.
Creative Leadership
Decades of experience shaping brands, creative campaigns, and visual storytelling.
Filmmaking
Award-winning films screened and exhibited internationally.
Publishing
12 published books spanning fiction, nonfiction, and visual storytelling.
Speaking & Education
Guest lecturer, speaker, and educator exploring creativity, storytelling, and emerging technology.
About
A poetic futurist with a warm edge.
I believe technology should expand human imagination, not replace it.
My creative journey began in fine art, evolved through decades of creative direction and brand storytelling — using the latest innovations in creative technology — and continues today through filmmaking, writing, and AI-native production.
Whether I'm creating a surreal film, an emotionally charged microdrama, or an unexpected visual experience, my curiosity remains the same: what happens when imagination takes us somewhere we haven't been before?
Based in Northeast Florida. Collaborating worldwide.
Books
Twelve titles spanning fiction, nonfiction, and visual storytelling. Explore more books
Have a story worth telling?
Whether you're an independent filmmaker, a brand with a bold idea, or a creative collaborator exploring something entirely new, I'd love to hear what you're imagining.
Let's make something unexpected.