New video we just completed for Twisted Roots and Rat Pak Records. Twisted Roots is an incredible melodic hard rock band... we had a blast working with them and love their records... Hollow Earth is from the Roots' album "Vol I" now available on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=289138148&s=143441 They are also featured on Rat Pak's summer compilation CD... a ton of great music from great bands.... worth checking out on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=323157228&s=143441

Inspired by spaghetti westerns...two French girls decide to look for adventure in the Wild West. Traveling light, they pack just the essentials, lingerie, champagne, large caliber weapons, you know the story. In the first video from Southern Backtones new "La Vie En Noir" CD. The Southern Backtones provide the score to a little film we like to call "Slumber Party." A beautifully dark, indie rock adventure that we hope you enjoy. myspace.com/southernbacktones zenfilm.com sugarhillstudios.com Starring: The Southern Backtones Introducing: Emilie Dejonckheere and Rebecca Bertot Guest Appearances by: Johnny Falstaff, Skepticynic, Dan Workman, Nikola Augsberger and Steve Christensen. Film Production: Zenfilm Produced by: Merideth Melville Unit Production Manager: Jarrod Gullett Director: wrosswells.com Director of Photography: wayneforster.net First AD: Tracy Jemison First AC: Justin DeGuire Gaffer: Rolf Eberlein Key: David Zenteno Best: Mike Turrin PA: Francisco "Cole" Calza V Editorial: W. Ross Wells, Scott Marett, Hank Schyma 2nd Unit Director: Hank Schyma Filmed in and around Langtry "Law West of the Pecos" Texas and at SugarHill Recording Studios in Houston.

Robert Ellis performs his song "Two Cans of Paint" an excerpt from the inaugural broadcast of Live from SugarHill on December 4, 2008. Live from SugarHill features up and coming artists performances and interviews recorded iive in Studio A of the "Abbey Road of the South", 78 year old SugarHill Studios in Houston, TX. Over the years SugarHill has hosted artists including The Rolling Stones, Todd Rundgren, Willie Nelson, Freddie Fender, Beyonce, Destiny's Child, The Big Bopper, Archie Bell and the Drells and many, many more. Live from SugarHill is webcast on ecslive.com

Jennifer Grassman is a force of nature. This talented singer-songwriter has a gift for fusing diverse elements of classical, Celtic, gothic and rock styles into a beautiful, moving genre all her own. Pretty Girls, Jennifer Grassman's first music video, is a surreal, dark and beautiful homage to women through the centuries and the joys and dangers that their beauty has drawn into their lives. This music video (produced by TLM Productions and Zenfilm) explores the darkness and light in this hauntingly beautiful song. Filmed in and around a 150 year old rural farmhouse outside of Richmond, Texas, Pretty Girls captures dramatic and dangerous moments in the lives of pretty girls past and present. The narrative is intercut with dynamic performance footage of Jennifer Grassman filmed in Studio A of 'The Abbey Road of the South', historic SugarHill Studios, in Houston. The video takes the viewer on an interesting trip through time examining the way social morals affecting women have changed so drastically, yet in a way, haven't changed that much at all. The relationship between men and women of the Victorian age, the 1950's, and the present may all seem radically different, but people, at their very core haven't really changed that much. Fashions change, technologies change, but emotions, desire, and the baser instincts have been the same for many years. All the Pretty Girls past and present are cautioned, and at the same time celebrated, in this video. The award winning team of Executive Producer Merideth Melville and Director W. Ross Wells worked together with Dan Workman and Andrew Amelang of TLM Productions to bring this project to the screen. Pretty Girls was lensed at SugarHill by Cinematographer Wayne Forster and in Richmond by Cinematographer Raul Casares. The production was also made possible by the generous support of Panavision Houston, MC Lighting and Production Services, Gaffers Rolf Eberlein and Troy Webb, Key Grip David Zenteno, and Best Boy Michael Turrin. Still photography and art department services were provided by Everett Taasevigen. The entire show was under the command of Unit Production Manager Jarrod Gullett and First Assistant Director Tracy Jemison, both of Zenfilm. There was a tremendous amount of work done by the artist herself and her talented family, evidence of which is apparent in every scene: art direction, costume design, and properties were all undertaken by the talented Grassman clan.

Forever has aired internationally, won several awards and been seen by new fans around the world. Heres a peek at how it all came together on night at the Foodarama

Impromptu jam breaks out during Southern Backtones appearance at the House of Rock in Corpus Christi.

Marcus makes the best breakfast on the planet, Chef Monica Pope has created award winning cuisine for years. They are next door neighbors and their friendship and vision have helped create one of the coolest blocks in the world, right in midtown Houston..

Mark Bradford makes giant, robotic, 8-legged, monsters and then takes them for a ride...in the world's largest Art Car Parade.

Beautifully haunting, dark rockers Southern Backtones explore the meaning of life (and the tender nature of fresh produce) in the first video from the band's self-titled third album. Hank Schyma: Guitar, Vocals John Griffin: Bass, Vocals Todd Sommer: Drums And a cast of thousands... Production: Zenfilm Executive Producer: Merideth Melville Director: W. Ross Wells Director of Photography: Wayne Forster Unit Production Manager: Jarrod Gullett First Assistant Director: Marissa Lovely First Assistant Camera: Justin DeGuire Gaffer: Richard Lacy Key Grip: David Zenteno Best Boy: Michael Turrin Electrician: Scott Marett Set Intern: Tracy Jemison Cameras and Lenses: Panavision Plus 8 Houston Lighting and Grip: MC Lighting and Production Services Location: Foodarama Stores Houston Big Rolling Stage: Gen Quintanilla

Innovative, organic documentary showing the cool, hidden life of Houston, America's 4th largest city. Strong cinematography and editorial blend together with interviews with local celebs and live musical performances to tell Houston's unique story. Production Company: Zenfilm Produced by Merideth Melville. Directed by W. Ross Wells. Directors of Photography: Raul Caseres, Wayne Forster Created in conjunction with The Greater Houston Convention and Visitor's Bureau and Continental Airlines. http://www.visithoustontexas.com http://www.zenfilm.com Cameos by: George Foreman, Lauren Anderson, Chloe Dao, Brian Ching, Yolanda Adams, Johnny Nash, Chef Mark Cox and more. Musical Performances by: Beetle and Michael Ward 2007 (12 min)

This couple REALLY needs to get out more. Comedy spot for Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino. Production: http://www.zenfilm.net Director: W. Ross Wells Producer: Merideth Melville Director of Photography: Raul Caseres

Bubba and Mordechai resort to desperate measures when faced with competition from TireMax.

Bubba's tire sale is violently interrupted by a "tire stampede" and kicks his chainsaw wielding ass.

Addy award winning comedy PSA for national child-care organization. Agency: Stan & Lou Production: Zenfilm ECD: Lou Congelio Director: W. Ross Wells Producer: Merideth Melville DP: Wayne Forster Josh Powers: Agency Producer

Agency: Rhymes & Co Production Company: Zenfilm ECD: Felix Rhymes Director: W. Ross Wells Producer: Merideth Melville DP: Jim Barham

Ad Agency: Love Advertising Production Company: Zenfilm Director: W. Ross Wells Producer: Merideth Melville DP: Doug Longwill Writer: Thomas Watts

Agency: Stan & Lou Advertising Production Company: Zenfilm ECD: Lou Congelio Director: W. Ross Wells Producer: Merideth Melville Agency Producer: Josh Powers DP: Wayne Forster Editor: W. Ross Wells

Ad Agency: Love Advertising Production Company: Zenfilm Producer: Merideth Melville Director: W. Ross Wells DP: Doug Longwill

One of the most popular in the "Count on Shell" series.