5 QUESTIONS WITH DARREN COOK

with Team BRIT Videographer Darren Cook

Tell us about the major TB projects underway for you at the moment

Currently we are filming the ongoing story of the drivers who are competing in the BritCar series for 2021. We are looking at the drivers at home, at weekends and in car.

We’ll also be following the crew and how they plan, work and prep for each race meeting. It’s a real ‘behind the scenes’ of what goes on to get these amazing people on track.

What has kept you working with the team for so long?

Respect and admiration for them… it also stops me complaining too much about things in life. I really love seeing how they develop and grow… and seeing the silverware coming in is testament to their drive and the work the team is doing.

What’s the coolest thing and hardest thing about motorsport photography / videography?

The coolest thing about all of this is sharing stories. Showing everyone what is going on and how it’s being achieved. Not all of it will make the edit. I had to stop being precious about it and look at the time I have and the story I am telling.

Who is the best person to film in the team and why?

Bobby has been amazing to shoot, he has changed so much over the past year.

Andy has the best voice for interviewing and audio clips.

Matty and I have a laugh, he is my goto guy for comedy.

Luke, is probably my favourite, I have so much time for this guy and it’s been hard for him to express his story in detail but he has changed this year. He has made me laugh a lot.

How far can Team BRIT go this year? There is no reason why they can’t go all the way. There is an all out race win coming very soon... and I will be there to catch it. Al and the guys have been developing and fine tuning... Unsung heroes. I can’t wait for the next race.

The hardest thing is getting THAT one shot or image, creating something that stands out and gets it all noticed.

Photography is a passion… I love black and white and when something sits right as a mono image... THAT’S a good picture for me.

Filming is the no limits bit of what can be captured, I shoot so much content because I see it happening...

Videographer Darren Cook of Scruffy Bear Pictures has been following the team for years, providing exceptional photography and videography for the team and its sponsors and helping us tell our story. Now, he’s working on a major documentary project which he hopes to share globally.