The Journey Begins Here

THE JOURNEY BEGINS HERE

CLIENT: NISSAN USA

AGENCY: TBWA/CHIAT/DAY

ROLES: CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Most OEM manufacturing content follows a predictable formula: broad shots, corporate messaging, and a focus on scale over soul. We wanted to flip that script. The inspiration came from a simple question: How do we make the factory floor feel as magnetic as a viral process video? We leaned into the internet’s obsession with mystery, craftsmanship, and satisfying cinematography. Instead of a standard corporate narrative, we created a film that is detail-oriented and visually stimulating—a deep dive into the craft. By taking the camera into the tight corners and intricate moments where most brands never go, we’re showing the world exactly how a Nissan is built, through a lens of pure obsession.

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Scope: Organic + Paid Social

Director: Billy Silva 

EDIT: Lucas Lobe

ECD: Harrison Nalevansky

LP: Christopher Broyles

GCD: Julian Adams