Shawn Tapias
Filmmaking

Creating Visually Compelling Stories.

Biography

My passion for filmmaking stems from a drive to tell stories in a visually compelling manner. I view every project as an opportunity to try new techniques and enjoy the filmmaking process with those around me.

With over 20 completed short films, and over a hundred completed personal client projects, I continue to push my creative limits every day.

My desire is to tell visually compelling stories that impact viewers around the world while glorifying the God who created me.

Your Story Matters

My creative workflow comes from a story-first model. We all have an important story to share, and I’m here to bring your story to life.

Quality Matters

Professional cinematography, editing, and sound design all branch out from my story-first model. Not only will your story be told, but it will also be shared with the world through means of world-class production.

Awards

2021

Fire Film Festival

Selection for my film Paperweight and nominations that include:

Best Short Film (5-10 minutes).
Best Cinematography.
Best Screenplay.
Best Sound Design.

2021-2022

Nominations/wins

“Best Cinematography” nomination in the 2022 Fire Film Festival for work in the film The.
“Best Student Short” nomination in the 2022 Fire Film Festival for the film Broken Boards.
Finalist in the Paris International Short Festival for the film Paperweight.
“Best Drama” Nomination in the New Florida Cinema Film Festival for Paperweight.

2023

Fire Film Festival

Selection for my film Dear Anderson and nominations that include:

Best Short Film (5-10 minutes).
Best Cinematography
Best Actor
Best Sound Design
Best Production Design

2023

Fire Film Festival

Winner of the Best Cinematography Award for my work on the film “Time.”
Nominated as Best Cinematographer for my work on the documentary “Hope: K9 Partners for Patriots.”

2024

Fire Film Festival

Winner of the Best Cinematography Award for my b&w work on the film “Golden Figure.”
Nominated as Best Cinematographer for my work on the documentary “Hope: K9 Partners for Patriots.”