Bentley Motors

Bentley Colleague Awards — from concept to centre stage

A two-part production documenting the craft behind Bentley's most prestigious internal recognition event, then the awards night itself.

Client

Bentley Motors

Sector

Automotive / Corporate

Location

Crewe and client locations

Services

Creative planning, Location filming, Multi-camera event coverage, Interviews, Editing and post-production

The brief

Bentley approached us to capture the process behind their most prestigious internal recognition event. The brief was clear: document the decision-making, craftsmanship and standards that sit behind the Bentley Awards — long before the doors opened on the night itself.

Phase one — the making of

We produced "The Making of the Bentley Awards", a cinematic behind-the-scenes film shot across executive boardrooms and bespoke workshops. It follows the journey from confidential leadership discussions, involving figures from across the business, through to the creation of the physical awards themselves — building anticipation, credibility and emotional weight ahead of the live ceremony.

The Making of the Bentley Awards — opening frame — Film 01 — The Making of the Bentley Awards
Phase one. A cinematic behind-the-scenes film shot across executive boardrooms and bespoke workshops — the confidential judging, the craftsmanship, the standards set long before the doors opened.

Why we went back

Months later we returned to Bentley to film the awards evening itself. The reason was simple: the first film had become the centrepiece of the night. Filmed live in front of Bentley's top 200 staff and the full executive leadership team, we captured the audience watching the film we had made, then the presentations, the executive speeches and the genuine surprise and pride of the winners on stage.

Bentley Colleague Awards — the night — opening frame — Film 02 — Bentley Colleague Awards — the night
Phase two. Months later we returned to film the ceremony itself in front of Bentley's top 200, including the full executive leadership team — with the first film screened as the centrepiece of the evening.

The result

The final delivery brings both productions together into one narrative that starts with intention and craftsmanship and culminates in recognition and celebration. More than an event recap, it showcases Bentley's values, leadership culture and commitment to excellence — told through the voices and reactions of the people who define the brand.