Cinematic brand documentaries for businesses that are building something worth believing in.

Based in Wānaka, New Zealand — working with purpose-driven brands, adventure operators, and organisations ready to tell their story properly.

Meet Sean

"Our films have helped raise over $50,000 in charity donations, sold out live shows, and built brands people actually believe in."

I'm Sean Newens — filmmaker, storyteller, and the person behind every Life Captured production. I go deep. Before I film anything, I want to understand what you've built, why you built it, and what you want your audience to feel when they watch. Then I translate that into a cinematic brand documentary — intimate interviews, real imagery, the kind of edit that keeps people watching until the last frame. I've shot retreats in Bali, charities in Cambodia, festivals across Australia and New Zealand. I bring that same presence and care to every project — whether it's a two-minute brand film or a full documentary. From my base in Wānaka I work across Queenstown, Central Otago and Canterbury, and travel anywhere the story is. If you're building something with purpose and you're ready for the world to feel it — let's talk.

Selected work

Films that raised money, sold out shows and built brands people believe in.

What clients say

“The absolute best in the business. Couldn't recommend the team enough. Looking forward to the many more projects with them.”

Jordyn James, Founder, Burlesque L’amour

“Creates powerful media that tells stories and conveys emotion you can truly feel.”

Dan Stewart, TwoMinds Festival NZ

“These guys go above and beyond to capture the magic at our festival. Utmost professionalism and an eye for creative detail! Highly recommend!”

Cindy Jensen, Buskers by the Lake festival

Let's talk about your story

Tell me what you're building and who you want to reach. We'll talk through your story, your audience and whether a film is the right fit. No pressure, no hard sell, just a straight conversation with Sean.

Sean Newens, Life Captured filmmaker, smiling with a gimbal camera rig at a live event

Behind the lens

Film stills collage: a woman in golden light, two silhouettes at sunset and a couple embracing
Life Captured film crew with cameras on stage at a live music event
Two women smiling under a colourful umbrella on a street in Southeast Asia, behind the scenes on a documentary shoot
Neon street signs on a city building in Japan, travel photography

Start a project

Tell me a bit about your business and what you're hoping to create. I read every message personally and will be in touch soon.