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Studio Dive®
Studio Dive is a divergent creative studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of experiential creativity around the world. We partner with culture and commerce to create indelible experiences, interventions and environs.
Founded by celebrated artist and principal, James Dive, the studio thrives on the audacity that culture demands. With an intuitive understanding of audience, Dive is a sought after collaborator and is recognised as one of the world’s most awarded creatives. With over two decades of experience, the studio cultivates audiences across retail, advertising, organisations, placemaking and public art.
Studio Dive is a leading multi-disciplinary experiential practice. At the heart of our ethos is a renowned creative naivety, approaching every project anew. This open minded approach results in creative solutions that are uniquely platform agnostic, with a body of work that stretches across every typology and scale.
The studio works alongside some of the world’s best brands, establishments and advertising agencies to ideate, expand and execute endeavours globally. Our studio remains determinedly small and independent, prioritising close collaboration with our partners. We prefer a brains over brawn approach, maintaining a core team regularly complimented by an established network of world class collaborators.
In the last 18 months we have been recognised with over 35 awards internationally. Highlights include Gold at D&AD, eight Silver Lions at Cannes, Gold at One Show, two Golds at London International Awards and four Golds and ten Silver at AWARD.
With every project, our intent remains the same. Resonance. We strive to imbue our partners' remarkable stories with authenticity, audacity and mettle. At Studio Dive we believe in detail, in heart, and that actions will always speak louder than words.
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder. Vollebak.
Clients
Netflix
American Express
TEDx Sydney
City of Sydney
Frasers Property
GPT Group
Samsung
MONA
Museum of Contemporary Art
Kenzo
Westpac
Scentre Group
QVB
1800 Tequila
The Red Cross
Art and About
Furphy
ACU
Sydney Mardi Gras
Vollebak
Minor Figures
Nine
Melbourne Fashion Show
Sculpture by the Sea
Vivid Sydney
Ipho
Tiger Beer
WFF
Ancestry
Destination NSW
Recognition
Recognition
In the last 18 months we have been recognised with over 35 awards internationally. Highlights include Gold at D&AD, eight Silver Lions at Cannes, Gold at One Show, two Golds at London International Awards and four Golds and ten Silver at AWARD.
In the last 18 months we have been recognised with over 35 awards internationally. Highlights include Gold at D&AD, eight Silver Lions at Cannes, Gold at One Show, two Golds at London International Awards and four Golds and ten Silver at AWARD.
RESPECT
Studio Dive acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
RESPECT
Studio Dive acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past and present.