The past year has been a significant time for myself, and our start-up creative studio, Deltree. In the past six months, more doors have been opened and networks developed, then any period of my life that I can remember.
While we have some really huge news and developments coming down the pipe, there are few news items I can release immediately, to kick the new year off:
-** New Office-** We have leased a new workspace at 757 St. Charles St, Suite 301. The space is incredible, the location is mind blowing (2 blocks from lee circle, on parade route), and most importantly, the whole floor is jammed packed with creative minds and organizations. We are now office mates to Voodoo Ventures, Zydego, Blutique, and Zehno Cross Communications. This was a unique and exciting opportunity made possible by Chris Schultz/Voodoo Ventures, and his new venture, Launch Pad. Click on the building picture below, for more pics of the space:
-** Team Members and Partners-** During the past few months we have been stretched, pressed to our limits. It feels sometimes we are more warrior than entrepreneur. For the 504ward promo video, we didn't sleep for 48 hours and pulled from networks all the way from NY (props to Nathan Heliene for the killer script) to pull the project off. Instead of faltering under the pressure, we delivered and became stronger. Due to increasing amount of work, we have decided to expand our team and partnerships to exponentially increase the diversity and quality of our work. I am pleased to introduce:** ***** Mike Baldwin***, Lead Editor-Mike is an individual who posses a unique marriage of technical knowledge and creative ability. He is partnering with us to provide dedicated editing and post production services. *** Chaz Knapp**, Composer/Sound Designer- Based in LA, Chaz brings expertise and background in scoring, composition and sound design. His latest work will be featured in our upcoming Fifty People, One Question: London release.* Reid Stone,** Creative Strategist - Reid presence brings years of marketing and advertising experience to Deltree. He will be responsible for overall strategy services, goal setting, problem solving, and additional marketing outreach, brand management, etc.
-** FiftyPeopleOneQuestion.com- ****** Back in November of 09', Nathan Heleine and his studio out of NYC, Crush & Lovely, partnered with us to expand the original New Orleans video. Really, I have to give credit to Nathan for having the vision and resources to expand the project, without him, Kenneth Chu (editor/director) and folks at C&L, this project would not be where it is at today. The project has received over 3,000 blog posts around the world. As a partial result of the project, I will be speaking on a panel in April at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy. While we are there we will also be filming another round of 50P1Q. Check out the Brooklyn video if you have not had a chance yet. We look forward to shooting more locations across the planet in 2009! So go ahead....ask yourself.
In reflection of the past year, I would like to acknowledge Chris Schultz and Tung Bach Ly, both of whom have provided us with invaluable support and resources. We would also like to thank other partners whom have invested and believe in a common vision of a stronger New Orleans. Nathan Heliene @ Crush & Lovely Robbie Vintrano @ Trumpet, Blake Haney @ Canary Collective, Jason Weinheimer @ Lucky Dog Audio, and Lauren Baum, Tim Williamson @ Ideavillage & 504ward.
When there is much momentum, we cannot easily stop ,
-Benjamin Reece