Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special
Disney +
2026
Production Designer: Tom Lenz
Production Designer: Melissa LovricDirector: Sam Wrench
Executive Producers: Sam Wrench and Ashley Edens
Lighting Designer: Tom SutherlandSunset Gower Studios,
Los AngelesOur Creative Direction for the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special was rooted in honoring a cultural phenomenon by approaching every detail with intention and a deep respect for the fans. We revisited the iconic environments blending faithful recreations of the Stewart home with contemporary performances & moments of immersive nostalgia for authentic conversation. Through an extensive creative process with our Director, Executive Producers & Lighting Designer, we designed every transition, reveal, and musical moment as storytelling.
For Miley’s performance of “Younger You,” a classic Hollywood backlot-inspired environment framed her evolution from Disney icon to global artist, transforming memory into spectacle. Cinematic lighting, layered projections, and archival imagery created a dialogue between past and present, allowing the performance to move fluidly between nostalgia and reinvention.
The result is a world that feels instantly recognizable yet newly alive, celebrating the cultural legacy of Hannah Montana while leaving the door open for its next chapter.