DESCRIPTION
RESTORED is a documentary short film that follows Brooklyn Coachworks founder Daniel Marcello, one of America’s most sought after Land Rover Defender restoration shops. For nearly two decades, Daniel has devoted himself to preserving the spirit of the original Solihull-era Defenders, purpose-building each truck for real world use.
But while traveling through Italy, Daniel survived a devastating accident that left him temporarily paralyzed. After months of recovery and relearning how to walk, he returned home with a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper bond with his machines and himself.
RESTORED is a story about craftsmanship, resilience and the pursuit of freedom.
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Directors Statement.
Daniel and I met a few years ago while I was working in his building in Williamsburg. I have always had a fascination for cars and just curiosity for how things worked. I had seen Brooklyn Coachworks online and I just thought they were such unique cars and out of the ordinary. He had a great vision and aesthetic for Land Rover Defenders, and he stood out to me as an artist and someone with good taste in cars. After knowing Daniel for many years, I’ve witnessed his transformation, and it inspired me to create this film.
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Credits
Featuring: Daniel Marcello
Production: TOAST Studios
Director: Logan Lambert
Executive Producer: Antoine Janssens
Cinematography: Logan Lambert, Sam Wood
AC: Chris Foy
Sound Design / Mix: Christian Stropko
Locations: Paige Lawrence
Rental House: CinemaVision
Support by: Oliver Gallini, Blaine Westropp, Katia Lallart, Robin Vaneberg
