Partizan has added director Henry Behel to its U.S. roster. An accomplished filmmaker, Behel has taken to the streets, the skies, and the back country time and again to capture high-octane films with a refined cinematic sensibility.
Behel–who was most recently repped in the U.S. by Stadium prior to joining Partizan–is best known for his work incorporating stunts, action sequences, and VFX, particularly for automotive and aviation brands such as Audi, BMW, Nissan, Ford, GMC, Jeep, and Jaguar. Easily translating his taste for bold scenes and impactful imagery, he has also directed spots for Apple, Pepsi, Reyka Vodka, Unimatic Watches, and Forty Creek Niagara Whiskey. The Director’s Library recently featured his festival-winning short film 26,000 Days about an airshow pilot poetically tumbling out of the sky with his engine off.
Behel began his career directing films for air shows that played like action-movie trailers. Brands quickly followed, enlisting him to helm commercial campaigns where he channels his deep understanding of speed, scale, and kinetics into precisely choreographed camera work that elevates every on-screen stunt.
Behel said of signing with Partizan, “It’s amazing to be joining such a wonderful, established, and trusted brand. The legacy of some of the directors on their roster is unmatched. They represent some of the most talked-about names in commercials and beyond. The entire team has been incredibly welcoming, and I can’t wait to work alongside such an amazing group.”
“Every filmmaker has to evaluate risks and execute their vision. Few have done it like Henry: in midair,” remarked Mike Lobikis, head of sales at Partizan. “The work he’s done so far is incredible, and we look forward to taking his supercharged eye for action and finding more opportunities to pair him up with brands craving that energy.”
