Empire

Feature Documentary

Empire is a feature-length documentary that tells the origin story of Empire Social Lounge and its rise as a cultural landmark in South Florida’s cigar scene. Through intimate interviews, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and rich visuals, the film explores how a vision for luxury hospitality became a thriving community hub where tradition, lifestyle, and culture converge. More than just the story of a lounge, Empire captures the people, passion, and legacy that shaped it—revealing how one brand carved its place in an ever-evolving industry.