Burning Branch

Setup in 2003, Burning Branch was a production company and post production house created to support Dave Tree's directorial live music work. Based in Shoreditch, between 2003-2008, it produced live music video for over 65 major recording artists. In 2008 Dave took a sabbatical to create Watchlistentell and shoot his first short film 'Autonomy'. In 2009 Burning Branch closed its doors on live music production but still continues solely to produce personal projects.

Dave's live music directing credits are extensive. Aside from the 65+ productions with Burning Branch, some other credits include:

  • Micheal Bubble -  Xmas Special - BBC3

  • BBC Introducing - Glastonbury - BBC

  • The Ravonettes - 4music - CH4

  • 6 Music - 10th birthday - BBC3

  • The Cure - In Session- iTunes/AOL

  • John Peel Stage - Glastonbury - BBC 

  • Coldplay - Dingwalls - BBC3

  • Elbow - Manchester Cathedral - BBC3

  • Noel Gallagher - Radio Theatre - BBC3

  • Songwriters Circle - BBC4

Autonomy

In 2008 while on a break from live music and during the creation of Watchlistentell, Dave shot his first short film 'Autonomy'. It won the London Independent Film Festival, for 'Best Short' the following year. 

“I used Autonomy to learn as much as I could about film craft. It was a remake of a German short film that I wanted to use as an exercise in filmmaking. I added scenes/dialogue/characters, and took on the challenge of performing every role of the film’s production. With no budget, I just wanted to learn as much as I could and try to make something that the cast would feel proud of. ”