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(WHO WE ARE)

From action sports and outdoor events to lifestyle businesses, local brands and purpose-driven projects, we create content that captures energy, emotion and story in a way that feels real.

( FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR )

Oscar Searle

Oscar Searle

Founder & Creative Director

Creative Wave was founded by Oscar Searle, a 16 year old filmmaker, editor and creative from Wānaka, New Zealand.

Oscar grew up around the mountains, lakes, trails and action sports that shape the Creative Wave style today. After picking up his first GoPro at nine years old, he became hooked on capturing movement, adventure and real moments through a camera.

What started as filming skiing, biking and outdoor content has grown into a creative media powehouae working with brands, events and businesses across video, photo and social content.

Mountain biker moving fast through trees
Laptop and screen in a dark post-production workspace

(MISSION)

A true creative partner.

Creative Wave exists to become the go-to creative partner for action sports, outdoor, and lifestyle brands.

(VISION)

Go-to action sports media brand.

We are building Creative Wave into the global benchmark for action sports media. Pushing creative boundaries, elevating storytelling and producing work that feels authentic, cinematic and impactful while growing alongside the brands and athletes we collaborate with.

(WHAT WE DO)

Creative services that bring the best brands to life.

Creative Strategy

Every project starts with a plan. We map the story arc, creative direction and execution blueprint before a single frame is captured.

Production

Video and photography for action sports, outdoor, lifestyle, events and brand campaigns.

Content Direction

Shot lists, talent direction, location scouting and real-time creative decisions that help the vision land properly.

Post-Production

Editing, colour, sound, pacing, delivery-ready exports and platform optimisation so every asset feels polished and intentional.

Got a project, or a question? Say hi!

Whether you know exactly what you need or you’re still exploring ideas, we’re here to help turn your vision into reality.

( WE ARE YOUR CREATIVE POWERHOUSE)

Building the world’s leading creative partner for ambitious brands, creating work that moves people, builds communities and stands the test of time.

( WE ARE YOUR CREATIVE POWERHOUSE)

Building the world’s leading creative partner for ambitious brands, creating work that moves people, builds communities and stands the test of time.

( WE ARE YOUR CREATIVE POWERHOUSE)

Building the world’s leading creative partner for ambitious brands, creating work that moves people, builds communities and stands the test of time.