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Shendopen Films For 20 years and counting, Shendopen has been dedicated to the art of visual storytelling.

Shendopen is known for producing quality content for video and film productions with an emphasis on cinematic storytelling for a wide variety of businesses and individuals while also creating award-winning independent films seen around the world. Shendopen's owner and operator, Michael Williams, brings valuable experience to every project thanks to 19+ years of filmmaking experience, 8+ years expe

rience as a professional photographer, and diverse credits on more than 75 film, television, and commercial productions. With experience on both small and large productions, Williams is highly adaptable to any situation and able to troubleshoot, improvise, and ultimately meet the needs of any production. Experience is the primary tool for creating quality content and managing the complex nature of film and video production.

01/18/2025

Another lovely shoot with Talamieka Brice for her fascinating documentary Bootjack and Red.

Yesterday’s interviews featured a compelling conversation with author Wright Thompson at the Smith Robertson Museum in Jackson, MS.

01/13/2025

Gouda, of The Great Catsby Herb Cartel, decided to help transfer footage from today’s shoot with Financial Concepts

01/10/2025

Our Basics of Cinematography Workshop is now FREE on Patreon!

Check it out and share this free resource with those who are interested in cinematography and film!

Get more from Michael Williams - Filmmaker and Aspiring Hobbit on Patreon

10/29/2024

Throwback to our Hollywood premiere of OzLand!

Fancy a trip down memory lane? Go behind the scenes of the making of our first feature:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqJFY6qTpoL8XqITbiRpwJdIbvTK5dhYK&si=9ln0yt12OW076U84

09/18/2024

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In addition to the logo announcement video we posted last night, we just released a longer and more personal/emotional video that further defines Shendopen, explores why filmmaking is important to its founder, and addresses the past, present, and future of Shendopen.

"What does SHENDOPEN mean?" Well, 20 years after founding Shendopen, I have finally defined the word with a new logo and brand identity. This rebrand has been long overdue, and I am thrilled to celebrate the 20th anniversary by ushering Shendopen into a new era of storytelling. Check out the log...

09/17/2024

What is Shendopen? To celebrate our 20 year anniversary, we finally have a definition, a fresh logo, and new brand identity.

Check back tomorrow for a longer, more personal (and emotional) cut of this video where Michael Williams digs deeper into what Shendopen means to him.

08/13/2024

Time for an updated draft of my screenplay Out in the Open and diving back into some new and old projects.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/110052464

07/08/2024

Today, I found out that I received a $4,250 fellowship through the Mississippi Arts Commission to support my efforts in creating new work. I will be using this opportunity to write a new feature script that I’ve been developing since 2018-ish but haven’t had the dedicated time and creative space in my brain to tackle it. But now I will! Additionally, these funds will help me develop other film/writing projects that have been needing attention.

If you aren’t already, please follow and support MAC! Mississippi artists and art organizations are beyond fortunate to have such a supportive and generous organization to uplift and champion Mississippi artists and storytellers. These grants are life changing for artists and help keep arts sustainable within the state.

Thank you Mississsippi Arts Commission and all those who support this organization!

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06/08/2024

We’ve been shooting commercial and promotional footage of Tupelo Elvis Festival for Downtown Tupelo!

Major thanks to b-cam operator Caleb Hall!

If you’re at the festival tonight, watch for the downtown Tupelo commercials Shendopen produced on screen prior to the show!

05/26/2024

We recently had the pleasure of producing a short documentary for Make-A-Wish Mississippi to showcase the story of Luke, a wish kid whose dream was to become a Mississippi State Bulldog.

Consider support this organization and help them grant more wishes!

04/02/2024

Yessssss

The official Don't Die poster has arrived!

03/28/2024

Well, this year is the 20 year anniversary of me creating Shendopen 🥳

I've been intending to rebrand my company for the last 4 years, but the inspiration never found me until now. Thanks to some creative flows during the Spring Equinox, the rebrand has finally begun with a new logo for Shendopen just in time for the 20 year celebrations... coming soon-ish.

Check out this video on Patreon for the logo reveal and the story behind it. Patreon subscribers get the whole story and the logo reveal before everyone else because of their support for my creative journey.

The official logo and branding will not be released until the full rebrand is finished and ready to launch. However, I will post sneak peaks and updates on my Patreon along with all my other life/career/project updates.

Stay tuned or consider joining my Patreon to get the scoop and stay in the loop.

Get more from Michael Williams - Filmmaker and Aspiring Hobbit on Patreon

03/03/2024

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http://www.shendopen.com/

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Defining Shendopen: New Logo Reveal

What is Shendopen? To celebrate our 20 year anniversary, we finally have a definition, a fresh logo, and new brand identity. Check back tomorrow for a longer, more personal (and emotional) cut of this video where Michael Williams digs deeper into what Shendopen means to him.

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Our Story

Shendopen began as an indie filmmaking company in 2004 when creator, Michael Williams, began his career making short films. In 2005, Shendopen began providing video production services to local businesses and individuals. The company soon developed into a full video and photography business that also facilitated indie film production in Mississippi. The first storefront for Shendopen was opened in 2010 in downtown West Point, MS, and moved to a new location on Commerce St. in 2011.

After creating over 20 short films and releasing his debut feature film OzLand in 2015, Williams began to transition Shendopen into a company dedicated to independent film production. In 2016, transitioned from having a physical store front to working remotely on video, documentary, and commercial production while continuing to facilitate film production throughout the state of MS and surrounding regions.

Shendopen released The Atoning in 2017 in the US with international markets releasing the film around the world in 2018 and 2019.

Currently, Shendopen produces commercials and video content for clients and is in early development on a slate of upcoming independent films.