Duncan Elms is an Emmy Award-winning Creative Director specializing in motion design and visual storytelling for Film, TV, Advertising, and online platforms.
Equally at home developing premium campaigns for brands, crafting emotionally resonant title sequences, or designing the graphics and visual language of documentaries, Duncan's work always centers on finely tuned storytelling. His mission is to create unique, impactful visual experiences that stay with audiences and align seamlessly with the identity of each project.
Over his career, Duncan has collaborated with industry leaders like Netflix, Apple, Amazon, Adidas, Nissan, and BMW, shaping iconic campaigns and launching globally recognized products. His work has graced prestigious venues such as SXSW and the Tribeca Film Festival, and has been celebrated by the Emmys, Vimeo Staff Picks, The Atlantic, The Guardian, IDN Magazine, HuffPost Tech, Gizmodo, and Stash.
Duncan has lent his creative vision to the title sequences of acclaimed films and TV series, including The NBA Finals, The Dinosaurs (Netflix), All The Light We Cannot See, Life on Our Planet, The Batman, 1883, Cosmos, Dirty Money, and Mayfair Witches.
Duncan has designed graphics and title sequences for documentaries on topics ranging from the Deep Web and the War in Afghanistan to Gerrymandering and the life of a forgotten Polish sculptor.
Duncan takes on select title, documentary and brand projects directly, leading a senior, nimble team. Based in Australia, he works with clients worldwide. Get in touch →
Press and Awards:
2026 Telly Award (Gold) - The Dinosaurs
2026 EBGE Gold - ESPN College Football
2025 AICP Post Award - Camp Mograph
2025 AEAF Silver Award - Camp Mograph
2025 European Design Awards (Gold) - Camp Mograph
2024 Winner of the News and Doc Emmys for ‘Outstanding Graphic Design’ for ‘WWII From the Frontlines’, Netflix
2024 Clio Entertainment Award for ‘A Brief History of the Future’ Main Title
Vimeo Staff Picks - Camp Mograph
Stash - History of the Future
Make Make History of the Future Interview
Make Make Blumhouse Interview
