“I got the call to shoot a series of short content films for Dorset Cereals’ Best B&B Award Winners – a prestigious title, much sought-after by those in the business,” writes DP Gerry Vasbenter.
“The brief was to pay particular attention to the breakfast side of operations, using a documentary approach. With a single camera, minimal lights and an unobtrusive hand-held style, the hosts were able to be relaxed and open on camera.
Filming in a wide variety of locations across ten days on-the-road (van loaded to the gunnels with kit), made for a journey of culinary delight for me and director James Lovick. Waking up at the crack of dawn and working until sunset each night, James and I were presented with the opportunity to shoot a diverse range of B&B styles. From Margate to Haworth, we sampled some of the UK’s best breakfasts – everything from extravagant full English, organic sausages and hot out-of-the oven croissants, to fresh porridge drizzled with whisky cream and brown sugar.
Our wagon brimming with camera equipment (and a newfound appreciation for that extra notch on our belts), we filled any spare room in the van with local goods from each B&B.
Content with our footage, and with stomachs full to burst, I never would have imagined that off the back of a foodies’ dream breakfast road trip, an EVcom Silver Award for cinematography would be bestowed. Filmmaking at its finest: long hours, teamwork, and a damn fine breakfast.”
