creative direction
Beyond documenting the event, I developed the visual approach for the video and collaborated with a Japanese DJ and sound artist part of the running community who creates music by sampling and manipulating found sounds. Her original track brought a distinctive sonic identity to the film, complementing the energy and atmosphere of the event.
The project focused on capturing the community, movement, and atmosphere surrounding the event while creating content that felt authentic to both Arc’teryx and Distance.
The team
Producer : Erica Blume
Creative direction, photo, video : Kevin Sauzeat
Distance x Arc’teryx
Produced photo and video content for the Arc’teryx × Distance collaboration event at Distance Shibuya, celebrating the energy and community of the legendary Chamonix race in Tokyo. Created social-first content capturing the event, athletes and community experience.
Project : Distance x Arc’teryx UTMB Collaboration
Service : Creative Direction, Video, Photo
deliverables : video, photo, social media asset
VALUE
Led the creative direction, photography, and videography for the event, creating a cohesive visual identity across formats.
Shot both photo and video while actively running capturing the experience from within the action rather than from the sidelines.
Worked in a fast-paced, run-and-gun environment, adapting to movement, changing conditions, and unpredictable moments in real time.
Delivered the final social Reel within a 24-hour turnaround, from footage selection and editing through to final delivery.
Created an original sonic direction in collaboration with a Japanese DJ and sound artist who builds music from sampled sounds.
Went beyond standard event documentation, shaping the visual and sonic treatment to reflect the energy, community, and identity of Arc’teryx and Distance.
Managed the creative process independently, from concept and production through post-production and delivery.