R.W. Films LLC is a Colorado based film, television, and music production company.
Formed in 1997 as "R.W. Productions" founder Rodney Wess has been producing music
for over a decade independently releasing such albums as "Orchestral Music for a New
Day", Acoustic Odyssey's, & "Into the Depths".
In 2006 R.W. Productions briefly renamed itself R.W. Studios with the release of our first
documentary "Horror Chronicles Case #1 The Story of Shonna Montoya" and our first
slasher film "The Restless Awakening". In 2007 R.W. Studios became R.W. Films with
the release of "The Bradenton Monster" &"Vampire Mistress Episode 1"
Mission Statement
We pride ourselves in taking local productions, both music & film to the next level. To
successfully produce original material that is truly unique and has heart.
And to constantly challenge the norm, so that norm can be broken, reshaped, and
re-evaluated.
Formed in 1997 as "R.W. Productions" founder Rodney Wess has been producing music
for over a decade independently releasing such albums as "Orchestral Music for a New
Day", Acoustic Odyssey's, & "Into the Depths".
In 2006 R.W. Productions briefly renamed itself R.W. Studios with the release of our first
documentary "Horror Chronicles Case #1 The Story of Shonna Montoya" and our first
slasher film "The Restless Awakening". In 2007 R.W. Studios became R.W. Films with
the release of "The Bradenton Monster" &"Vampire Mistress Episode 1"
Mission Statement
We pride ourselves in taking local productions, both music & film to the next level. To
successfully produce original material that is truly unique and has heart.
And to constantly challenge the norm, so that norm can be broken, reshaped, and
re-evaluated.
Company information
About R.W. Films LLC
R.W. Films LLC
Film, Television, & Music Production...
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Founder Rodney Wess "Blog Style" Bio...
I’ve been a film maker for a little over 2 years now,
and I’ve been a musician for over 17 years. My main
passion in film is in the horror genre, and you can
check out some of my work at www.myspace.
com/rwhorrorfilm
I’m totally independent, and consider myself an
amateur film maker. My documentaries tend to be a
bit on the experimental side, and I can only describe
my style as my own. I do look up to directors like
Alfred Hitchcock, Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, &
Akira Kurosawa. I also have a slight obsession with
the stories of Rod Serling and the Twilight Zone
series in general.
I'm a new father of a beautiful baby girl named
"Rebecka" I'm 31 years young, and I find myself
more busy then ever. I wanted to write an official full
bio here, but I realized it is something that is going to
take some serious thought and time, as I have a long
history in the Entertainment Business. I'm writing
this short (Almost blog type) entry to introduce
myself to the world.
I'm a huge horror movie fan, and I love a variety of
music. Anything from Bach, Mozart, & Beethoven, to
Cradle of Filth, to Kayne West. I've been on a
conquest against "The Corporate World" for the
past year. And what I mean by that is, I've been
doing everything I can to get my own business off
the ground. I grew very frustrated (like most
working class people) with the way in which things
proceed at most corporate jobs. I felt I was working
my tale off, just to make someone else rich. "Why
not go into business for myself" I thought, and
decided to make my local production company into
an LLC in 2008.
On being an African American Film Maker:
Race is a touchy subject, but I wanted to touch base
on being a Black Film Maker in today's society. I've
been a musician for years, and mastering, and
perfecting my skills over the years on the "Classical
Guitar", led me to believe I could master the
daunting task of being a film maker. The one thing I
noticed as soon as I started making my own films
was, the tremendous amount of resources available
to upcoming film makers. I learned a little bit about
submitting films to festivals, and even got a contract
for one of my projects. This was all done without
any judge, agent, etc even knowing I was African
American. So my point is; at this level it truly seems
to be a level playing field; if you make a good film its
a good film.
Another thing I want to mention briefly is many
people will automatically mention the name "Spike
Lee" when speaking of Black Film makers. Spike
Lee is a Legend in my eyes, and he has tackled
some really serious issues concerning the Black
community. I make horror films, its what I love to
do. Do I want to make Black films? Yes in time; not
only because there is a desire to do so, but I do
realize as a Black film maker I have a voice, that
many of us in the community do not have access to.
I think its important for any film maker, actor, writer,
etc, to have meaning, depth, and character behind
their work regardless. But being compared to
someone like Spike Lee is not fair for most of us,
because it would be like comparing a student film
maker to lets say George Lucas... (Give us some
time we will get there).
Film making, like music, has become a true passion
of mine, and I hope to make a top 100 horror film
some day. I want to take people on a journey with
my films, I want people to leave the theatre thinking
about what they just saw, those are the films that
effect me the most, and I want to effect people in
that same manner.
Thank you;
Rodney Wess
Vampire Mistress will rise, shedding blood across
the nations...
I’ve been a film maker for a little over 2 years now,
and I’ve been a musician for over 17 years. My main
passion in film is in the horror genre, and you can
check out some of my work at www.myspace.
com/rwhorrorfilm
I’m totally independent, and consider myself an
amateur film maker. My documentaries tend to be a
bit on the experimental side, and I can only describe
my style as my own. I do look up to directors like
Alfred Hitchcock, Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, &
Akira Kurosawa. I also have a slight obsession with
the stories of Rod Serling and the Twilight Zone
series in general.
I'm a new father of a beautiful baby girl named
"Rebecka" I'm 31 years young, and I find myself
more busy then ever. I wanted to write an official full
bio here, but I realized it is something that is going to
take some serious thought and time, as I have a long
history in the Entertainment Business. I'm writing
this short (Almost blog type) entry to introduce
myself to the world.
I'm a huge horror movie fan, and I love a variety of
music. Anything from Bach, Mozart, & Beethoven, to
Cradle of Filth, to Kayne West. I've been on a
conquest against "The Corporate World" for the
past year. And what I mean by that is, I've been
doing everything I can to get my own business off
the ground. I grew very frustrated (like most
working class people) with the way in which things
proceed at most corporate jobs. I felt I was working
my tale off, just to make someone else rich. "Why
not go into business for myself" I thought, and
decided to make my local production company into
an LLC in 2008.
On being an African American Film Maker:
Race is a touchy subject, but I wanted to touch base
on being a Black Film Maker in today's society. I've
been a musician for years, and mastering, and
perfecting my skills over the years on the "Classical
Guitar", led me to believe I could master the
daunting task of being a film maker. The one thing I
noticed as soon as I started making my own films
was, the tremendous amount of resources available
to upcoming film makers. I learned a little bit about
submitting films to festivals, and even got a contract
for one of my projects. This was all done without
any judge, agent, etc even knowing I was African
American. So my point is; at this level it truly seems
to be a level playing field; if you make a good film its
a good film.
Another thing I want to mention briefly is many
people will automatically mention the name "Spike
Lee" when speaking of Black Film makers. Spike
Lee is a Legend in my eyes, and he has tackled
some really serious issues concerning the Black
community. I make horror films, its what I love to
do. Do I want to make Black films? Yes in time; not
only because there is a desire to do so, but I do
realize as a Black film maker I have a voice, that
many of us in the community do not have access to.
I think its important for any film maker, actor, writer,
etc, to have meaning, depth, and character behind
their work regardless. But being compared to
someone like Spike Lee is not fair for most of us,
because it would be like comparing a student film
maker to lets say George Lucas... (Give us some
time we will get there).
Film making, like music, has become a true passion
of mine, and I hope to make a top 100 horror film
some day. I want to take people on a journey with
my films, I want people to leave the theatre thinking
about what they just saw, those are the films that
effect me the most, and I want to effect people in
that same manner.
Thank you;
Rodney Wess
Vampire Mistress will rise, shedding blood across
the nations...
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"I make horror films, its what I
love to do."
love to do."