Filming Millet Spring/Summer 2016

I worked as Director of Photography on a film for Millet’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection. The project was directed by Jean-Julien Pous and produced as a straightforward look at how the brand approaches performance, material, and responsibility.

We shot the film with a focus on movement and detail, keeping the visuals clear and functional rather than stylized for effect.

Working with Jean-Julien Pous

Jean-Julien approached the project with a strong sense of rhythm and restraint. That made collaboration easy and direct. My role was to translate that approach into images that stayed close to the product and its use. We kept the camera responsive. Instead of building moments, we followed them.

Design and Function on Camera

Millet’s sportswear sits between design and performance. While shooting, I focused on how fabrics behave in motion and how garments respond to real use. The goal was not to present fashion as an object, but clothing as something worn, stretched, and tested.

Performance Unleashed: Dynamic Sportswear by Millet

Directed by Jean-Julien Pous, the video captures the spirit of performance inherent in Millet’s sportswear. Each frame, meticulously shot by Nils Clauss, brings to life the functionality and versatility embedded in every piece.

Performance as a Visual Language

The film centers on movement. Each shot responds to how the clothing works rather than how it looks in isolation. This approach allowed performance to define the visual language. The camera follows action instead of directing it.

Sustainability as Context

Millet has been working toward a long-term shift in material sourcing and production. A large part of their environmental impact comes from manufacturing, and the brand has committed to moving toward fully eco-designed products by 2030. That context informed the way we shot the collection. We avoided excess and stayed precise.

Looking Back on the Project

For me, this was a clear and focused collaboration. The film does not try to explain or persuade. It observes how design, function, and material come together. Projects like this work best when the camera listens first.