7 Days on the Rock

Art direction for a surf film created during a brand trip to Hawaii, capturing the culture, environment, and spirit of the island.


Concept

The film documents a week immersed in surf culture, blending performance with lifestyle to create an authentic, experience-driven narrative. The focus was on capturing real moments—movement, environment, and energy—rather than staged storytelling.

Art Direction

A natural, documentary-style approach that leans into light, texture, and landscape. Direction focused on letting the environment lead, capturing the scale of the ocean and the rhythm of daily life on the island.

Execution

  • Art directed on-location during a multi-day brand trip

  • Captured lifestyle and performance moments in real time

  • Developed a visual narrative rooted in authenticity and place