So then it's like congratulating the Yankees for winning the World Series, even though they buy the trophy.

Well, I suppose it would be if people bought votes, but people don't buy votes .. so I guess it's nothing like that. d;-)

Conspicuously missing: Don Pham, Bruce Patterson, Glen Elliott, Steve Zugelter, Ron Dawson, Josh Smith, Jeff Wright, Julie Hill and Laura Randall.

Wish were included: Michael Gebben, Oleg Kayan, Dave Williams, Serge Lebedev, Garry Garza,

Travis, your inclusion was a pleasant, but not unexpected addition. Congrats my man. :)

Thanks, Steve. You're inclusion was a no-brainer. d;-) I've got to meet you and Laura someday soon.

Meet you? In person? That might crush my image of you as 6'6" with giant muscles. ;) One day my friend. If I pass thru Idaho on my way to civilization I will say hi. :) Thanks Trav

Steve, if that's your image of me then we better not meet .. I'd rather keep the legend alive, lol. I can't say anything specific on here yet, but I have a feeling we'll meet somewhere else before you come through Idaho and see me. Looking forward to the day ...

Ever since your fantastic Borat imitation, I knew you were destined for great fame. :)

Yeah Joel I'm surprised Glen didn't make the list this year. Nevertheless it's good to see new faces and I think it would be a good practice every year to have a fresh 25.

Too funny. I thought that video lived in infamy only in my local circle, lol.

Seriously Travis, enjoy your time in the spotlight, but most importantly remember why the voters used a vote for you. Keep giving and sharing knowledge with others and being a good example for others. I have no doubt you will be there for many more years. We have been blessed to have been voted in the last 4 years and this year is as big an honor as the first year was. :)

For sure, Steve. I've always been really open about sharing information and willing to help others, and being named to the top 25 isn't going to change that. If anything, I'm hoping it will open opportunities for me to be even more useful in our industry. But anyway .. I'm worried I'm taking up too much air in this thread now. d;-)

:bows out:

Monday, agree. I have never seen the work of the Spanish guy Antonio until yesterday, it was a joy to watch. I forgot the name of the other guy who story board his shoots, also an amazing videographer.

Travis, I would get all the mileage with your inclusion. I'll even post a link of the EventDV video on your blog if I were you. I would even pay for an article at a local newspaper about the award. But thats just me.

Well done Steve - again.

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Thanks Howie, you have always been a great supporter. As the only filmmaker I know that is older than me, I love you. :)