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The Theory of Spice
YEAR
2035
Location
Sri Lanka
India
Role
Production Companies: TwoCaats, Indochina, Mac Productions
Director: Gillian Barners
Producer: Lauren Lindberg
Client: Yogi Foundation
Watch Cinnamon
Watch Ginger
The Theory of Spice, a new, visually-stunning short film series narrated by Academy Award, Emmy, and multiple Grammy-Award winning artist Jon Batiste (We Are, “Freedom”) alongside Grammy-winner Rizo (Songs of Joy and Peace), and featuring original music from Grammy-winner Gaby Moreno (X Mi Vol. I), unearths the stories and vibrant personalities of Cinnamon and Ginger.
The Theory of Spice is directed by Gilly Barnes and produced by Straight From The Source Studios, The Yogi Foundation’s in-house storytelling arm. It is available September 19, 2025 on The Yogi Foundation’s website, and September 22nd on the Oscar-winning documentary platform, LA Times Short Docs, as the first film in the new Brand Spotlight section.





















