Land Rover / Defender

Project: Love From Land Rover — Brand Film
Brand: Land Rover Defender
Director / Director of Photography: Ben Ruffell
Camera: RED Dragon
Location: Queenstown, New Zealand

Love From Land Rover is a brand film celebrating the emotional connection between owners and their vehicles, telling the true story of four friends and their 1957 Series I Land Rover, affectionately known as “The Landy”.

After listing the vehicle for sale following years of adventures, the story took an unexpected turn when Land Rover New Zealand intervened, restoring the vehicle in secret and reuniting the friends with their Defender as a surprise gift.

The film was shot entirely on location in Queenstown, combining cinematic landscapes with intimate, character-driven storytelling to reflect both heritage and modern brand values.

Awards

🏆 NZ Effie Awards — Gold (2015) — Director & Director of Photography
🏆 Spikes Asia — Silver (2015) — Director & Director of Photography