CANON | NIRVANA LIFE | BALI
Canon UK x Nirvana Life – Bali Brand Film
Client
Canon UK
Partner: Architects of Influence
Brand Feature: Nirvana Life Bali
Location
Bali, Indonesia
Production Partner:
Overview
Boat Studios partnered with Canon UK and Architects of Influence to produce a cinematic brand film for Nirvana Life Bali, using Canon’s C70 cinema camera to capture the beauty and spirit of mindful living in one of the world’s most visually striking locations.
The project was designed to highlight the connection between creativity, technology, and lifestyle – showcasing how Canon’s imaging systems empower storytellers to capture moments of serenity, emotion, and natural wonder.
Filmed across the island’s diverse landscapes, from lush rice terraces to oceanfront sunsets, the result was a visual narrative that reflected both the brand’s ethos and the artistry of modern filmmaking.
Objectives
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Create a cinematic brand film that visually communicates the values of balance, wellness, and connection to nature.
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Demonstrate Canon’s professional reliability and image quality in diverse real world environments.
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Capture high quality stills and video content for multi platform use across social, digital, and brand campaigns.
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Strengthen Boat Studios’ ongoing partnership with Canon UK, showcasing over a decade of trusted use of Canon systems.
Our Role
Boat Studios oversaw the project from creative direction through to delivery, managing all aspects of production on location in Bali.
Responsibilities included:
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Creative direction and cinematography, capturing both lifestyle and documentary style content.
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On location production management, coordinating multiple natural and architectural settings to achieve a cohesive visual story.
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Collaboration with brand partners to ensure creative output aligned with Canon and Nirvana Life’s tone, purpose, and aesthetic.
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Delivery of final assets including cinematic edits and social ready visuals for digital platforms.
Creative Approach
The creative vision combined documentary style realism with luxury lifestyle cinematography, capturing the harmony between people, nature, and place.
The Canon C70 allowed for a cinematic yet intimate shooting style, with an emphasis on natural light, tonal balance, and texture. The resulting imagery celebrated the warmth and depth of Bali – portraying mindful living through movement, colour, and emotion.
Results
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Delivered a cinematic brand film and supporting digital assets for Canon UK and Nirvana Life Bali.
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Captured authentic and visually stunning content that reinforced both brands’ values of creativity and connection.
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Demonstrated Canon’s reliability and aesthetic excellence in demanding travel production conditions.
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Strengthened Boat Studios’ reputation as a trusted creative partner for premium brand collaborations.
Impact
The Canon x Nirvana Life Bali project beautifully merged brand storytelling with cinematic craft, showcasing how technology can enable emotion led visual narratives.
By combining Canon’s industry leading imaging capabilities with Boat Studios’ creative direction, the final film served as both a celebration of mindful living and a testament to the artistry of modern production – powerful, authentic, and unforgettable.