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Henry Behel

Henry Behel is an award-winning director working with Partizan in the US, UK, and France, known for high-octane automotive and aviation work that combines directorial artistry with technical expertise.

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Production company & representation
Partizan
Production company · US, UK, FR · verified Jul 2026
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Recent press & creds
Clio Award for Central Coast Airfest commercial
Clio Awards · 2018 · award
Airshow Community Award for Central Coast Airfest commercial
2018 · award
5Point Adventure Film Fest winner for 26,000 Days
5Point Adventure Film Fest · award
Selected clients
AppleFordGMCJeepAudiBMWNissanU.S. Air ForceU.S. NavyRed Bull

Bio & background

Henry Behel is an award-winning director working with Partizan in the US, UK, and France, known for high-octane automotive and aviation work that combines directorial artistry with technical expertise. His career launched with a Clio-winning airshow film for Central Coast Airfest in 2018, shot using the Cinejet camera plane later used on Top Gun: Maverick. A licensed backcountry pilot and skydiver, Behel brings an insider's command of speed, scale, and kinetics to his camera work, often flying formation himself to capture dynamic aerial sequences. He has directed campaigns for Audi, BMW, Ford, Nissan, GMC, Jeep, Jaguar, Apple, Pepsi, the U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Navy. His documentary short 26,000 Days won the 5Point Adventure Film Fest and was shortlisted at One Point Four, featuring formation FPV drone work with aerobatic aircraft shot on Alexa Mini with Arri/Zeiss Super Speeds. Behel also works as a director/DP, integrating stunts, VFX, and precisely choreographed camera movement across commercials and documentaries. He was featured in the 2021 SHOOT New Directors Showcase.

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Awards
  • Clio Award for Central Coast Airfest commercial
    Clio Awards · 2018
  • Airshow Community Award for Central Coast Airfest commercial
    2018
  • 5Point Adventure Film Fest winner for 26,000 Days
    5Point Adventure Film Fest
  • One Point Four Shortlist - Documentary for 26,000 Days
    One Point Four
  • One Point Four Longlist - Documentary Sport for 26,000 Days
One Point Four
Press
  • Partizan signs director Henry Behel
    Shots · 2026
  • Stadium signs director Henry Behel for US representation
    LBB Online · 2024
  • 26,000 Days documentary premiere
    Directors Notes · 2024
  • SHOOT New Directors Showcase 2021
    SHOOT · 2021