event dv 25
Friday, February 26, 2010 at 4:01PM Tweet
I've been sick all this week with some crazy little bug that likes to trick me into thinking I feel better, then at the exact moment I try and get up and smile, it sneaks in and hits hard with runny nose, headache, the works,.... I've been trying to rest as much as I can each day (and all the while, slowly getting addicted to the show 'LOST') and I think its been working (both the 'feeling better' and the addiction to iTunes :)
Two things:
ONE: today, I am finally starting to feel a little better.
TWO: I value and appreciate all the amazing people who support us and others in the indsutry.
Every year Event DV magazine puts out a series of videos spread across a couple days announcing a top 25 event filmmakers in the industry. While watching and supporting all our friends and others in the industry who were announced, Danielle and I work up the next morning to see that my name was on the list....
crazy/.
The first thing I thought of was how thankful I am for all those in the industry that support us and the many amazing filmmakers who were voted in. I want to say THANK YOU to all of our couples, clients, and friends...you inspire us to keep on doing what we love. We wouldnt be here without your excitement, love, kindness, and general insane awesomeness!!! thank you. We are honored to be a part of the 25.
MINDCASTLE wouldn't be here without teamwork, and I am hugely thankful for everyone we've worked with with and who's helped us out this last year, especially Danielle and Nathan.
Danielle: You hear people say in movies and tv shows all the time,"my other half" While the term may be cliche, nonetheless, its meaning is ostensibly relevant. Danielle is my other half, and I want to thank her for being here for me all the time, whether out shooting, taking Gilbert on runs, or at home taking care of me when im not feeling well (i.e. making dinner, handling e-mails, phone calls). I searched for one, but there doesn't seem to be an emoticon for HUG, so im going to make one up for her and send it in an e-mail. And also, since she's sitting across from me on the couch I may give her a real one too :) Thanks Love.
Nathan = insanely awesome. Two Octobers ago, we shot his and Jenna's wedding, and since then we've became good friends, and he's also rocked it out with us on a ton of project as well. His devotion, hardwork, and rock-solid belief in teamwork is amazing.
It is humbling to be named with all the other amazingly creative and deserving filmmakers on the list. Thank you for all the people who voted for and believe in us. YOU all rock.
~Casey W.
big thanks to Stephen Nathans-Kelly for such kind words in his press release.
Reader Comments (10)
That's beyond awesome!!!! Congrats, Casey!!!
Holy Crap !! That is amazing and completely deserved. You guys do incredible, jaw dropping, uber inspiring work and I am moved beyond words when I watch your work.
hey casey. All I do is count the votes and announce the winners, but I'm totally blown away by your work & can't wait to see what you do in the future.
YAY!!!!! can i say i told you so? that i knew it? ;) haha- seriously... SOOOOO deserved & awesome. so happy for you... i'm guessing next year you'll be in the top 'one' ;)
xoxo
~S
Casey!! Man I'm beyond excited for you, what a well deserved honor!!! You and Danielle both inspire me in so many ways, thank you! See you in Vegas.
congrats!!!
Becca saw this today and sent me a text. I sent the link to Grandma and believe it or not she could actually get to it herself :-). Grandma and Grandpa were both beaming! Your California family is so proud of both of you. Proud, but not surprised. You both amaze us. Love from all.
Janet
Congratulations! What a great honor for you guys, and so well deserved! Honestly though, was anyone really surprised by this? I mean, your work is incredible--this list would have been incomplete without you!
Hey Casey - Just catching up with your blog... Congrats once again! I couldn't have been more excited when your name was announced (I think I startled my ladyfriend when I screamed YYEESSSS!!!) and I cannot wait to see what you have in store for this year. The press release looks awesome, and I think I may have an idea where that quote came from. ;)
jeff
Congratulations, Casey!!!