Cinematic Storytelling with Elliott Sauvage

Want to create content that feels cinematic, intentional, and emotionally powerful rather than just “nice”?

Join digiDirect and Nikon Australia for an immersive workshop at Newstead Studios led by professional filmmaker Elliott Sauvage, where you’ll learn how cinematic storytelling is built from the ground up.

Using a behind-the-scenes breakdown of Elliott’s spec automotive campaign in New Zealand, this workshop is designed to help you understand the real creative decision-making process behind high-end commercial filmmaking.

This is a deep dive into the why and the creative thinking that goes behind intent & story, talent direction, production phases, and sound design, that separates average content from truly cinematic work.

Whether you're a filmmaker, videographer, content creator, or creative professional, you’ll walk away with a solid framework you can apply to any project.

Recommended Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

About Elliott:

Elliott Sauvage is a professional filmmaker focused on honest storytelling — the kind of work that feels real, looks beautiful, and actually has something to say.

For Elliott, it is about the process - finding the spark in an idea, chasing it with a camera, and shaping it into something that people can feel.

With experience across branded documentaries, commercial campaigns, and passion projects, Elliott brings a strong balance of instinct and structure, combining story with style in a way that feels natural, cinematic, and intentional.

Topics Covered:

• Overview of the spec automotive campaign
• Developing a strong concept built around emotion and story
• Define what your film is trying to achieve (before you shoot)
• Plan your project using Milanote and visual references
• Planning for the Edit
• Shoot Day Philosophy
• Automotive NZ BTS Breakdown
• Working with Talent
• Edit Structure
• Sound & Music
• Final Pass
• Pulling it All Together
• Applying the process to your personal projects

What to Bring:

• Notebook or device for notes
• Questions for Elliott
• No camera required

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher digiDirect