Kawasaki / CORLEO

Project: Kawasaki CORLEO — Brand Film
Director: Kazuma Kitada
Director of Photography: Ben Ruffell
Drone Pilots: Ben Ruffell, Joshua Dunn
Production: Film Reaktor
Location: Daz Caulton, New Zealand
Production Manager: Gary Strangman
Helicopter Pilot: Alfie Speight

This Kawasaki CORLEO brand film was shot in remote alpine terrain in New Zealand, combining ground-based cinematography, aerial drone work, and helicopter sequences to capture large-scale performance action in rugged environments.

Cinematography was led by Ben Ruffell, working closely with director Kazuma Kitada to design dynamic tracking shots across cliffs, ridgelines, and open rock formations, blending natural landscape with precision vehicle movement.

Aerial sequences were captured using coordinated drone and helicopter platforms, allowing continuous coverage across complex terrain and rapidly changing elevations.