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Dreaming Tree News, Reviews and Awards


February 2012
Dreaming Tree purchases Red Epic camera.

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December 2011
The Dreaming Tree opens the new studio! 25'w x 35'l x 15'h 3 wall cove syc.

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October 2011
The Millennium Bug Horror film plays at over 12 festivals to great reviews. Oktay Ortabasi was the DP.

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November 2010
The Dreaming Tree LLC. is moving to a larger facility - Jan 2011.

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October 2010
Short film Cocoa Love by Director James Bland. Shot by Dreaming Tree DP Oktay Ortabasi and Edited by Leslie Ortabasi wins "Best Comedy" at the Urban Mediamakers Film Festival

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May 2010
Dreaming Tree's Director of Photography Oktay Ortabasi shoots "Go Momma" spot for producer Jessie Ottolini which was unveiled as Go Daddy’s $100,000 winning commercial during the 2010 Indianapolis 500 broadcast. The commercial features a mom who creates a website with Go Daddy in order to save time and still keep in touch with her family.

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October 2009

Feature film "Fuel" release announce by Vanguard Cinema:

US DVD release date: January 1st 2010.

List of awards for feature film "Fuel" produced by The Dreaming Tree:

Platinum Reel Award Winner at the 2009 Nevada Film Festival.

Winner "Best Feature Film" at the Black Swamp International Film Festival.

Official Selection of BendFilm Festival.

Official Selection of the 15th Annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival.

3rd Place Award winner at the 15th Annual Twin Rivers Media Festival.

Official Selection of the 2009 Hoboken International Film Festival.

Silver Remi Award winner at the 2009 - 42nd Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video Festival.

Official Selection of the 2009 SkyFest Film & Script Festival.

Silver Palm Award winner at the 2009 Mexico International Film Festival.

Golden Ace Award winner at the 2009 Las Vegas International Film Festival.

Official Selection of the 2009 Fallbrook Film Festival.

Official Selection of the 2009 Riverside International Film Festival.


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May 2009
Dreaming Tree's editor Leslie Ortabasi edited and authored the extensive WEN by Chaz Den hair care DVD. Video was shot by Dreaming Tree's DP Oktay Ortabasi in high definition.

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March 2009
Feature Length Film "Fuel" produced by the The Dreaming Tree is a Golden Ace Award winner at the 2009 Las Vegas International Film Festival. In addition it is an Official Selection of the 2009 Fallbrook Film Festival and 2009 Riverside International Film Festival

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January 2008
Dreaming Tree's Oktay Ortabasi shoots IdeaCast web ad campaign for Doner Advertising. IdeaCast "Pitchman" videos (shot for Doner Advertising) - Web campaign http://www.ideacast.net/  - Click under Shaving Cream Pitchman to watch "Interview with Pitchman Part 1", "Interview with Pitchman Part 2" and "Nothing to Hide." Campaign goes live on the web Super Bowl Sunday 2008.

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November 2007
Dreaming Tree shoots, edits and finishes High-Definition high-end show piece for Jack Morton Worldwide and client Aramark.

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March 2007
Dreaming Tree's in house Director of Photography Oktay Ortabasi shoots "The Desert Rose" short film for Director Omi Vaidya. Film stars Terry Moore. Festival run includes- STATEN ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL,PLYMOUTH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL,PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF SHORTS and Audience Award Winner at the VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL.

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September 2007
Dreaming Tree is production on Feature Film "Fuel".

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May 2007
Dreaming Tree's in house editor Leslie Ortbasi edits short film "Obsidere" starring David Lago. Film enjoys festival run.

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April 2006
Conrad Boys - Directed by Justin Lo, Director of Photography - Oktay Ortabasi. Opens June 2nd in LA at the Laemmle Sunset 5, Also accepted to NewFest in New York and New Port Beach Film Festival.

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November 2005
Oktay Ortabasi is Director of Photography on high-definition independent feature film Monkey Man for director Billy Joseph.

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September 2005

Dreaming Tree wows the crowd with opening video at the annual Taco Bell franchisee convention in Hawaii. Dreaming Tree Director of Photography, Oktay Ortabasi filmed the action/comedy intro video on high-definition. Post was done at Dreaming Tree by in-house editor, Leslie Ortabasi. Taco Bell's media producer phoned to say "They loved it!" right after the video played for hundreds of franchisees via projection onto a large screen.

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September 2004
Dreaming Tree LLC wins contract to produce video clips for Kinder Magic Software's "Science Snoops" software.

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April 2004
The Dreaming Tree LLC wins contract to produce two educational videos for textbook publishing giant McGraw-Hill. Video is delivered to schools nationwide.

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September 18, 2003
On The Wings of The Monarch Review - "...informative and engaging. Recommended." - Video Librarian

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October 2003
Omni Award
Press Release

The Omni Intermedia Awards
PMB 125
3735 Palomar Center Dr., Suite 150
Lexington, KY 40513
Phone: (888) 914-Omni
www.OmniAwards.com
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lexington, KY -- Media Corp. Inc., The Omni Intermedia Awards recognizes outstanding production, design and content in the converging fields of television, film, video, internet, interactive media and 3D animation.

One of the top Omni's went to Dreaming Tree LLC. for the production entitled "On The Wings of The Monarch". After judging this entry, the awards committee honored this entry for capturing the quality and content that achieved our highest standards of excellence.

In order to judge the entries, the Omni Awards brings together a wide variety of talented professionals working for highly respected companies. Each of the areas of this competition was evaluated by a board of advisors in their respective areas of expertise.

Omni Intermedia Awards have been presented to many different companies, including Dreamworks SKG, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Learning Channel, Arthur Andersen, Eastman Kodak, Ford, Mtv, VH1, Telemundo, Warner Brothers, WFAA-TV, CNN, Phillips Design Group, PBS, U.S. Army, Canon USA, Drury Design Group and the National Gallery of Art.

Jim Owens, Senior Administrator of the Omni Awards said, "This award recognizes the converging fields of media production and rewards those companies who can capture the imagination and effectively communicate their message."

To learn more about the Omni Awards and the winners visit the web site at www.OmniAwards.com.

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August 2003
Dreaming Tree LLC wins contract to produce video clips for Kinder Magic Software's "Backyard Bugs" software.

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October 2001
"On The Wings of The Monarch" is licensed by the San Diego Natural History museum. Film plays for four months in museum theater to over 16,000 people and great reviews.

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