Leeward Productions Wins Gold at the 2024 Telly Awards!
Our winning project, "Riding with Your Best Friend – Orbea Bikes," has been recognized with Gold at the 45th Annual Telly Awards. We did this work for Rebel Ventures Agency and their client Orbea Bikes. We are blown away to be honored by a jury panel of The Telly Awards.
We’re super excited to announce that Leeward Productions has snagged the Gold at the 2024 Telly Awards! This big win is a shoutout to our dedication to creating amazing, visually stunning content that tells powerful stories and connects deeply with audiences.
Our Award-Winning Project:
"Riding with Your Best Friend – Orbea Bikes"
Our standout project, "Riding with Your Best Friend – Orbea Bikes," took home top honors in the Branded Content category. This project captures the fun and heartwarming journey of a biker and his furry buddy exploring the outdoors. The gorgeous cinematography, vibrant colors, and immersive sound design bring to life the special bond between the rider, nature, and his loyal pet.
The Winners Gallery featured our film for Orbea (via Rebel Ventures).
What are the Telly Awards?
For those who might not know, the Telly Awards have been around since 1979 and are all about honoring excellence in video and television across all screens. It’s a big deal in the industry, and winning a Telly means you’re doing something seriously right!
Why This Matters
Winning Gold at the Telly Awards isn’t just a trophy for the shelf; it’s a huge pat on the back for our team’s creativity, hard work, and passion. This award shows that we can create top-notch, engaging content that not only meets but exceeds our clients' expectations. It’s a boost of confidence and a motivator to keep pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve.
A Big Thank You
We want to give a huge thanks to our amazing team, awesome partners, and fantastic clients. Your trust and collaboration make achievements like this possible. We’re pumped to keep creating outstanding content and can’t wait to see what’s next. Credits are as follows:
Agency: Rebel Ventures, Client: Orbea, Producers: Nate Lee and Ben Hogan, Director: Nate Lee, Director of Photography: Kyle Messina, Cam Op: Nick Dorse, Talent: Zach Heath & Maisey, PM: Leah Rosenfield, Client PM: Parker DeGray, Photos: Brett Macadam
Let’s Work Together
Are you a brand or ad agency looking for a creative partner to bring your vision to life? At Leeward Productions, we specialize in crafting compelling stories that captivate and inspire. Whether it’s a commercial, a branded documentary, or any other video content, we’re here to help you tell your story in the most impactful way.
Get in touch with us today to chat about how we can collaborate on your next project and turn your ideas into award-winning content.
For more info on our award-winning projects and to check out our portfolio, visit Leeward Productions. Let’s create something amazing together!
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Leeward Productions is a top video production company specializing in commercial video production and branded documentaries. Based in San Diego, California, we’re all about creating visually stunning and emotionally resonant content for clients worldwide.
Leeward Productions Wins 2024 Communicator Award Of Excellence
Our winning project, "Riding with Your Best Friend – Orbea Bikes," has been recognized with Gold in the Film & Video – Commercials: Sports & Entertainment category. We did this work for Revel Ventures Agency and their client Orbea Bikes. We are blown away to be honored by a jury panel of The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts. The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts is an assembly of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media.
We are thrilled to announce that Leeward Productions has been honored with the prestigious Communicator Award of Excellence in 2024! This award is a testament to our commitment to creating impactful and visually stunning content that resonates with audiences and our dedication to storytelling that moves and inspires.
Our Award-Winning Project:
"Riding with Your Best Friend – Orbea Bikes"
Our winning project, "Riding with Your Best Friend – Orbea Bikes," has been recognized with Gold in the Film & Video – Commercials: Sports & Entertainment category. We did this work for Revel Ventures Agency and their client Orbea Bikes. We are blown away to be honored by a jury panel of The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts. The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts is an assembly of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media.
The Winners Gallery featured our film for Orbea (via Rebel Ventures) front and center. It is wild to see our work sandwiched between Cardi B and Keving Hart!
We were also featured in the in the “AIVA Team Picks’ for their favorite projects of 2024. AVIVA Content Producer, Josh Campbell wrote
“When the goggles went on, my heart exploded. I think this may have convinced me to finally get a pet..and a new bike. The cinematography, coloring, and sound design only intensified the biker’s connection with nature and his lovely companion.”
Why This Matters
Winning the Communicator Award of Excellence is not just an accolade; it’s a recognition of our team’s creativity, hard work, and dedication. This award underscores our ability to produce high-quality, engaging content that not only meets but exceeds our clients' expectations. It's an affirmation that we are on the right path and a motivator to continue pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve.
A Special Thanks
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible team, our partners, and, most importantly, our clients. Your trust and collaboration are what make achievements like this possible. We are excited to continue creating exceptional content and can’t wait to see what the future holds. Credits are as follows:
Agency: Rebel Ventures, Client: Orbea, Producers: Nate Lee and Ben Hogan, Director: Nate Lee, Director of Photography: Kyle Messina, Cam Op: Nick Dorse, Talent: Zach Heath & Maisey, PM: Leah Rosenfield, Client PM: Parker DeGray, Photos: Brett Macadam
Let’s Create Something Amazing Together
Are you a brand or an ad agency looking for a creative partner to bring your vision to life? At Leeward Productions, we specialize in crafting compelling narratives that captivate and inspire. Whether it's a commercial, a branded documentary, or any other video or photo content, we are here to help you tell your story in the most impactful way.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can collaborate on your next project and turn your ideas into award-winning content.
DesignRush Feature
Leeward Productions’s film “Riding with your Best Friend” was recently featured by DesignRush in a “Best of Narrated Video Design” article.
We are excited to be featured by DesignRush for “The Best Narrated Video Designs” on their “Best Design Trends” page. Check out the feature by clicking on the image below.
Urban Explorer Justin Jenny - Behind the Scenes
As long as I've known Justin, he has been exploring abandoned places with a bit of flare. Justin is an interesting dude to say the least. Adventurous, energetic, and eccentric are proper adjectives to describe his general disposition.
Justin got laid off from his job at GoPro, sold most of his belongings, and took off to explore for 6 months while living out of his truck. I got laid off from GoPro as well and had the opportunity to work on this project as one of my first gigs back into the freelance world. I linked up with Justin on the last leg of his trip in Upstate New York.
There are a ton of abandoned Summer resorts in the area due to a decade plus of declining tourist numbers. Tourism in the area suffered in the 80's and 90's once air travel became more affordable for the average person. The resorts started burning down in "suspicious" fires and were left abandoned by their residents.
Most of the photos above were taken by Justin while we were shooting and exploring. It was definitely an adventure I will never forget.
-Nate
Go2Ground Short Docs
My friend and colleague Josh Gold came to me shortly after my departure from GoPro with an idea for some short documentaries for his side hustle www.gotoground.com. They were in the midst of relaunching their site and wanted some original, lifestyle centric content for the rebranding.
Go2Ground was kind enough to give us quite a bit of creative freedom and explore some pieces we had been wanting to make. We created four short docs in total: Justin Jenny - Urban Explorer, Chris Ray - The Makers Series, Ride or Dive, and Relief Gang. Below are some screen grabs from Go2Ground's new website where the content is featured. We will be posting some behind the scenes photos and stories from each individual shoot, soon.