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It has been an interesting trip for Houston rockers Southern Backtones and filmmaker W. Ross Wells, a non-traditional journey from indie to mass media, fueled by YouTube, Vimeo and other web 2.0 distribution platforms.It has been an interesting trip for Houston rockers Southern Backtones and filmmaker... more
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Late last year Zenfilm created a unique music video for psychedelic rockers Southern Backtones. Since its release in 2007 the video has spread across the internet, aired on MTV and Canada's MuchMusic networks, and won many awards. The latest of which is the audience choice award for music video from the 11th Annual Dances With Films Festival in Los Angeles.... which wasn't easy considering the caliber of films and filmmakers competing in the category.
Late last year Zenfilm created a unique music video for psychedelic rockers Southern... more
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W. Ross Wells is a filmmaker that deals in comedy commercials, documentary spots, music video and viral media. His new online reel contains a lot of inspiring work for those in the market for a director and just fans of filmdom. W. Ross Wells is a filmmaker that deals in comedy commercials, documentary spots,... more
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For over 67 years artists have been recording music at this recording-industry icon. The Big Bopper recorded "Chantilly Lace" here, Freddy Fender recorded "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" here. A parade of artists that reads like a who's who of music history,The Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, Todd Rundgren, Smashmouth, Ted Nugent, Johnny Winters, Janis Joplin and so many more have filled these studios with memorable sounds and memories. Today, artists like Solange Knowles, Southern Backtones, John Evans Band, Kelly Rowlands, Winter Wallace..... just to name a few still make Sugar Hill a home base for recording.
It may be a tad surprising to discover that Sugar Hill has been quietly taking the music world by storm from it's home in Houston for all these years. Drop by their site and find out moreFor over 67 years artists have been recording music at this recording-industry icon.... more
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Slumber Party, the first single from Southern Backtones as yet untilted 4th album hints at the band's evolution into one of the leading psychedelic indie rock bands in the country. It is dark, anthemic, dirty, taboo, and a lot of fun.
Hank Schyma, Vocals and Guitar
John Griffin, Backing Vocals and Bass
Todd Sommer, Drums
Recorded at SugarHill Studios and produced by Dan Workman....
I can't wait to hear more from this band. Slumber Party, the first single from Southern Backtones as yet untilted 4th album... more
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Contact info for talented and innovative Houston photographer and major cat Everett Taasevigen.Contact info for talented and innovative Houston photographer and major cat Everett... more
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A friend of mine recently put up a site with some of his amazing work. If you enjoy truly great photography or if you are looking for a professional photographer... you should check out his site. Great work Ev!A friend of mine recently put up a site with some of his amazing work. If you enjoy... more
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HPD is looking for new officers to join their ranks. In our real heroes commercial series we highlight true stories of HPD officers in action. This spot shows some the diverse career opportunities available to you within the Houston Police Department. The department is also offering very nice hiring incentives to those that can make the grade.
http://hpdcareer.com
Produced by The City of Houston, HPD and the Greater Houston Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Executive Producers: Michael Moore, Holly Clapham Rosenow
Production Company: http://www.zenfilm.net
Producer: Merideth Melville
Co-Producer/Technical Advisor: Mike McCoy
Director: W. Ross Wells
Cinematographer: Wayne Forster
Unit Production Manager: Jarrod Gullett
Gaffer: Rich Lacy
First Assistant Camera: Justin DeGuire
Key Grip: David Zenteno
Best Boy: Michael Turrin
Sound: J.R. Rodriguez
Make Up: Darcie Teasley
Production Design/Motion Graphics: Luis Clavell
HD Post Facility: Zenfilm
Editorial: W. Ross Wells
Audio Post Facility: Sugar Hill Studios
Sound Designer: James Garlington
Cameras and Lens Systems: Panavision Plus 8 Houston
Lighting and Grip: MC Lighting and Production Services Houston.
HPD is looking for new officers to join their ranks. In our real heroes commercial... more
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Chandra Wilson is an actor who has done quite well for herself. She plays Dr. Bailey on the award-winning series Grey's Anatomy on ABC. She is also a Houston native and gives a lot of credit to Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts for helping her achieve creative success. http://visitmyhouston.com
http://hspva.org
Produced by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Executive Producers: Holly Clapham Rosenow, Lindsey Brown, Laurette Canizares, Katy Huggins
Production Company: http://www.zenfilm.net
Producer: Merideth Melville
Director: W. Ross Wells
Cinematographers: Raul Casares, W. Ross Wells
Unit Production Manager: Jarrod Gullett
Key Grip: David Zenteno
Best Boy: Michael Turrin
Make Up: Darcie Teasley, AM Studios
Production Design/Motion Graphics: Luis Clavell
HD Post Facility: Zenfilm
Editorial: W. Ross Wells
Audio Post Facility: http://www.sugarhillstudios.com
Sound Designer: James Garlington
Cameras and Lens Systems: Panavision Plus 8 Houston
Lighting and Grip: MC Lighting and Production Services Houston.
Chandra Wilson is an actor who has done quite well for herself. She plays Dr. Bailey... more
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Houston's art scene is one of the most diverse and experimental on the planet. Houston is also home to the world's largest and oldest art car parade. Mark "Scrapdaddy" Bradford has built some of the most innovative pieces of engineering, art and transportation for the parade since the beginning. This is one of 9 spots in the "My Houston" which spotlights some of the truly unique people and places of America's 4th largest city. http://visitmyhouston.com
http://www.orangeshow.org/artcar.html
Produced by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Executive Producers: Holly Clapham Rosenow, Lindsey Brown, Laurette Canizares, Katy Huggins
Production Company: http://www.zenfilm.net
Producer: Merideth Melville
Director: W. Ross Wells
Cinematographers: Richard Lacy, W. Ross Wells
Art Car Footage: Eric Kolflat
Unit Production Manager: Jarrod Gullett
Key Grip: David Zenteno
Best Boy: Michael Turrin
Make Up: Darcie Teasley
Production Design/Motion Graphics: Luis Clavell
HD Post Facility: Zenfilm
Editorial: W. Ross Wells
Audio Post Facility: Sugar Hill Studios
Sound Designer: James Garlington
Cameras and Lens Systems: Panavision Plus 8 Houston
Lighting and Grip: MC Lighting and Production Services Houston.
Houston's art scene is one of the most diverse and experimental on the planet.... more
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For over 25 years The Art Guys, Michael Galbreth and Jack Massing have asked "What is art?" Internationally acclaimed, their creations are unique, whimsical, and have provoked a running dialogue on the nature of art, media, fashion and pop culture. Their cremated remains are on the auction block, they plan to marry a plant later this year. This spot is one of 9 in the "My Houston" campaign which spotlights the truly unique people and places in America's 4th largest city. http://visitmyhouston.com
http://www.theartguys.com
Produced by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Executive Producers: Holly Clapham Rosenow, Lindsey Brown, Laurette Canizares, Katy Huggins
Production Company: http://www.zenfilm.net
Producer: Merideth Melville
Director: W. Ross Wells
Cinematographers: Richard Lacy, W. Ross Wells
Unit Production Manager: Jarrod Gullett
Key Grip: David Zenteno
Best Boy: Michael Turrin
Make Up: Darcie Teasley
Production Design/Motion Graphics: Luis Clavell
HD Post Facility: Zenfilm
Editorial: W. Ross Wells
Audio Post Facility: http://www.sugarhillstudios.com
Sound Designer: James Garlington
Cameras and Lens Systems: Panavision Plus 8 Houston
Lighting and Grip: MC Lighting and Production Services Houston.
For over 25 years The Art Guys, Michael Galbreth and Jack Massing have asked... more
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Brian Ching is forward for the Houston Dynamo one of the top pro soccer teams in these United States. He is a fantastic player, loves the Dynamo fans, he is a star. And yet...Brian retains a very accessible, down-to-earth quality that is refreshing in the world of professional sports. This is one of 9 spots in the "My Houston" campaign that showcases the truly unique people and places of America's 4th largest city.
Produced by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Executive Producers: Holly Clapham Rosenow, Lindsey Brown, Laurette Canizares, Katy Huggins
Production Company: http://www.zenfilm.net
Producer: Merideth Melville
Director: W. Ross Wells
Cinematographer: Raul Casares
Unit Production Manager: Jarrod Gullett
Key Grip: David Zenteno
Best Boy: Michael Turrin
Make Up: Darcie Teasley
Production Design/Motion Graphics: Luis Clavell
HD Post Facility: Zenfilm
Editorial: W. Ross Wells
Audio Post Facility: Sugar Hill Studios
Sound Designer: James Garlington
Cameras and Lens Systems: Panavision Plus 8 Houston
Lighting and Grip: MC Lighting and Production Services Houston.
Brian Ching is forward for the Houston Dynamo one of the top pro soccer teams in these... more
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Marcus Davis runs the Breakfast Klub which serves one of the best breakfasts on the planet, featuring world-famous "Waffles and Wings." Monica Pope is an award-winning gourmet chef and owner of T'afia, a Houston restaurant that celebrates Houston. They are also next door neighbors on a fascinating block that includes a farmer's market, other fantastic restaurants, a world famous live music venue, several bars, a great record store, a taco joint and a light rail station. This is one of 9 spots in the "My Houston" Campaign that celebrates the truly unique people and places in America's 4th largest city. http://visitmyhouston.com
http://thebreakfastklub.com
http://tafia.com
Produced by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Executive Producers: Holly Clapham Rosenow, Lindsey Brown, Laurette Canizares, Katy Huggins
Production Company: http://zenfilm.net
Producer: Merideth Melville
Director: W. Ross Wells
Cinematographers: Raul Casares, W. Ross Wells
Unit Production Manager: Jarrod Gullett
Key Grip: David Zenteno
Best Boy: Michael Turrin
Make Up: Darcie Teasley, AM Studios
Production Design/Motion Graphics: Luis Clavell
HD Post Facility: Zenfilm
Editorial: W. Ross Wells
Audio Post Facility: sugarhillstudios.com
Sound Designer: James Garlington
Cameras and Lens Systems: Panavision Plus 8 Houston
Lighting and Grip: MC Lighting and Production Services Houston.
Marcus Davis runs the Breakfast Klub which serves one of the best breakfasts on the... more
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Nao Kusuzaki and Connor Walsh are dancers with the Houston Ballet, America's 5th largest dance company with an amazing range of contemporary and classical styles. This is one of 9 spots in the "My Houston" campaign celebrating the truly unique people and places in America's 4th largest city. http://www.visitmyhouston.com
http://www.houstonballet.org
Produced by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Executive Producers: Holly Clapham Rosenow, Lindsey Brown, Laurette Canizares, Katy Huggins
Production Company: http://www.zenfilm.net
Producer: Merideth Melville
Director: W. Ross Wells
Cinematographer: Richard Lacy
Unit Production Manager: Jarrod Gullett
Key Grip: David Zenteno
Best Boy: Michael Turrin
Make Up: Darcie Teasley, AM Studios
Production Design/Motion Graphics: Luis Clavell
HD Post Facility: Zenfilm
Editorial: W. Ross Wells
Audio Post Facility: http://www.sugarhillstudios.com
Sound Designer: James Garlington
Cameras and Lens Systems: Panavision Plus 8 Houston
Lighting and Grip: MC Lighting and Production Services Houston.
Ballet Footage provided by Katy Bomar Creative & Locke Bryan Productions
Nao Kusuzaki and Connor Walsh are dancers with the Houston Ballet, America's 5th... more
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n an impressive drive to hire new officers for HPD...the City of Houston has created some impressive incentives and a dynamic new TV campaign to get the word out. This spot features the adventures of HPD Patrol Officer Heather Holt.
Created by The City of Houston, HPD and The Greater Houston Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Executive Producers: Michael Moore, Holly Clapham Rosenow
Production Company: Zenfilm
Producer: Merideth Melville
Co-Producer/Technical Advisor: Officer Mike McCoy
Director: W. Ross Wells
Cinematographer: Wayne Forster
Gaffer: Richard Lacy
First Assistant Cameraman: Justin Deguire
Key Grip: David Zenteno
Best Boy: Michael Turrin
Make Up: Darcie Teasley
Editor: W. Ross Wells
Audio Mix: Will Golden
Cameras and Lens Systems: Panavision Plus 8 Houston
Lighting and Grip: MC Lighting and Production Services
n an impressive drive to hire new officers for HPD...the City of Houston has created... more
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In an impressive drive to hire new officers for HPD...the City of Houston has created some impressive incentives and a dynamic new TV campaign to get the word out. This spot features the adventures of the HPD "SWAT" Team.
Created by The City of Houston, HPD and The Greater Houston Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Executive Producers: Michael Moore, Holly Clapham Rosenow
Production Company: Zenfilm
Producer: Merideth Melville
Co-Producer/Technical Advisor: Officer Mike McCoy
Director: W. Ross Wells
Cinematographer: Wayne Forster
Gaffer: Richard Lacy
First Assistant Cameraman: Justin Deguire
Key Grip: David Zenteno
Best Boy: Michael Turrin
Make Up: Darcie Teasley
In an impressive drive to hire new officers for HPD...the City of Houston has created... more
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Sugar Hill Studios is one of the oldest working recording studios in the world. Dan Workman is one of the owners of Sugar Hill and a record producer who has worked with ZZ Top, Lyle Lovett, Destiny's Child, Beyonce, The Southern Backtones and countless others. This spot features the recording session for the original song "Loose Like a Marionette" by Winter Wallace. This is One of 9 spots in the "My Houston" TV campaign that features some of the truly original people and places in America's 4th largest city. http://visitmyhouston.com
http://sugarhillstudios.com
Produced by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Executive Producers: Holly Clapham Rosenow, Lindsey Brown, Laurette Canizares, Katy Huggins
Production Company: http://www.zenfilm.net
Producer: Merideth Melville
Director: W. Ross Wells
Cinematographers: Richard Lacy, W. Ross Wells
Unit Production Manager: Jarrod Gullett
Key Grip: David Zenteno
Best Boy: Michael Turrin
Make Up: Darcie Teasley
Production Design/Motion Graphics: Luis Clavell
Editorial: W. Ross Wells
Cameras and Lens Systems: Panavision Plus 8 Houston
Lighting and Grip: MC Lighting and Production Services Houston.
Sugar Hill Studios is one of the oldest working recording studios in the world. Dan... more
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Expanding horizons for every viewer, this new TV campaign features some of the really cool , unexpecting, surprising, quirky and magical people and places that give America's 5th largest city its truly unique style and character.Expanding horizons for every viewer, this new TV campaign features some of the really... more
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A great resource for grip and lighting gear, trucks and accessories on the Upper Texas Coast. MC Lighting has been owned and operated by Gaffer Mark Clark for many years and is one of our "A list" vendors.
MC Lighting & Production Services has helped to shape the look of national and international documentaries, television series', local and national commercials, feature films, as well as a host of other motion picture and video projects. While most of our work is in film we are equally comfortable with blending the esthetics of film lighting with the engineering demands of the video format.A great resource for grip and lighting gear, trucks and accessories on the Upper Texas... more
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Detailed resume, career history, bio and filmography for W. Ross Wells on imdb.com. Here you will find lots of info about Ross' commercial and entertainment work..plus representation and contact info.Detailed resume, career history, bio and filmography for W. Ross Wells on imdb.com.... more
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