Congratulations to our fellow DVIers

[Michael Simons]

Originally Posted by Travis Cossel

How much brides spend has no bearing on the EventDV 25 list. The list is entirely comprised of peer voting.

That said, I know Kevin Shahinian is producing some concept videos that are $20k and up, but most of us are in the $3k-6k average. For the record, Steven Speilberg couldn't hack filming weddings .. yeah .. I said it. d;-)

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

[Travis Cossel]

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;-)

[Joel Peregrine]

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,

[Steve Moses]

Originally Posted by Travis Cossel

Thank you, and congrats to all of the other filmakers who were selected. It's very humbling and a great honor to have been included on a list with such amazing talents.

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

[Travis Cossel]

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

[Steve Moses]

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

[Travis Cossel]

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 ...

[Steve Moses]

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

[Monday Isa]

Originally Posted by Joel Peregrine

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,

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.

[Travis Cossel]

Originally Posted by Steve Moses

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

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

[Steve Moses]

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. :)

[Travis Cossel]

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:

[Noel Lising]

Originally Posted by Monday Isa

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.

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.

[Howard Neill]

Originally Posted by Travis Cossel

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

Well done Steve - again.

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[Steve Moses]

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