My Dad’s Truck Wins Gold at the 2026 Telly Awards

A huge congratulations to Karl Henkel, Tanya Moutzalias and Ian Cohen at Ford – this award represents their guidance and dedication to a project rooted in a profound, moving story of grief and healing.

At its heart, My Dad’s Truck is an intimate portrait of legacy and resilience. The film follows the deeply personal journey of Todd Leach to rediscover and restore his father’s lost truck - an object that becomes a conduit for memory, identity, and healing. The project also raises awareness for charity No Stomach For Cancer.

Beautifully directed by John Burton, elegantly shot by Cayne Tucker, and with a sterling production team led by Lauren C Brooks, the project reflects the kind of emotionally driven storytelling that continues to shape Chrome’s documentary output.

As Chrome continues to expand its branded entertainment slate, this award for My Dad’s Truck stands as an example of how brands like Ford can become an essential character in authentic, longer-form storytelling.

Executive Producers: Joel Mishcon, Robert Chew

Executive Creative Director: Stephen Parker

Global Head of Production: Melly Cook

Head of Post Production: Ben Turze

Head of Technology: Joel Ogden

Co-Producers: Ian Cohen, Karl Henkel, Tanya Moutzalias

Director & Editor: John Burton

Producer: Lauren C. Brooks

Director of Photography and Colorist: Cayne Tucker

Sound Mixers: Ben Drain, Lon Keith

Sound Designer: Zhenya Dziachek

Motion Graphics Designer: Ben Drain

Special Thanks: The Leach Family: Todd & Stephanie, Thomas, Justin, Rob, Daniel; James Miramontes, Lee More, John Ruebush, Dustin Campbell, Cody Blodget, George Seely, Nicholas Henderson, Dr. Paul Mansfield, Dan Gillet, Robert Chew, Sam Strong, Ford Motor Company, No Stomach For Cancer