BENCHMADE
WATER ANTHEM
Overview
As the flagship piece of the Water Collection campaign, Benchmade partnered with Kota to create a cinematic anthem film that captured the spirit of life on the water. Serving as the emotional and visual anchor of the launch, this film celebrates the grit, precision, and purpose that define the new category. Kota led full-service production—from creative concepting to final delivery—crafting a dynamic, story-rich piece filmed across rugged coastlines, deep water, and working vessels. The anthem film helped establish the tone for the entire campaign, positioning Benchmade’s water-ready knives as tools built for those who live and work at the edge.
Credits
Client: Benchmade
Director of Marketing: Kendra Tobler
Designer: Amanda Turner
Product Line Manager: @amyeichner
Director/DP: Jordan Kelley
AC: Jesse Tobler
Bcam/Underwater cam op: @maxpavelbear
Photographer: Russ Cosgrove
Surf cam op/Photographer/crew captain: Kyler Vos
Fisherman/coffee wizard/Chef: @tofinocoffeeroastingcompany
Post Production: KOTA
Editor: Elisha Brodsky, Jordan Kelley
SFX/mix: Jebari Dean
Talent: Brody Pigeau, Keani Taketa, Jens Heig
Dry suits/keeping us warm: @mustangsurvival