About Twisted Chain Entertainment
Bold visuals. Creative storytelling. A passion for production.

Meet Shannon Houk
I’m Shannon Houk — founder of Twisted Chain Entertainment and an award-winning cinematographer, director, editor, and VFX artist. Based in Texas, I’ve worked across every stage of the production process for music videos, films, documentaries, commercials, and live performances.
With over a decade of experience both in front of and behind the camera — as well as in the editing suite — I’ve had the privilege of contributing to productions including Fear the Walking Dead, Queen of the South, and Alita: Battle Angel, along with a wide range of indie and underground projects across the country.
Experience Highlights
​Cinematography / Camera Operator
  • Music Videos: Release the Kraken (Awaken to Remember), Grovestyle Groove (Skybaus), Darkness Never Lies (Eric Oberto)
  • Films: Amityville Cult, The Ghost of Christmas Past, Severed, Showdown on the Brazos
  • Series: Ghost Detectors
Editing / Post-Production
  • Full Post: Editing, VFX, Color Grading, Sound Design
  • Notable Projects: The Last Bullet (Best Cinematography – NY Movie Awards), I Can, I Will, I Must (Amazon Prime), Team NoH8, Sign Dawgs TV (7 seasons, 100+ episodes)
  • Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro
Director / Producer
  • Directed & produced narrative shorts, music videos, and film promos
  • Projects include Severed, No Escape From War, The Devil’s Chain, Team NoH8, and Santa’s Sack, Slate Me TV
  • Known for building crews, coordinating shoots, and delivering from script to screen
​Awards & Recognition
  • Best Cinematography – New York Movie Awards (2023) for The Last Bullet
  • Best Music Video – Austin After Dark Film Festival (2022) for Darkness Never Lies
  • Best Texas Horror Film – Lionshead Film Festival (2018) for I'm Nobody
  • Audience Award –Lionshead Film Festival (2018) for I'm Nobody
  • Best Cinematography – Funky Town Music & Film Festival (2017) for Reoccurrence
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Download Full Resumes
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Editing Resume | DP/Camera Resume | Director/Producer Resume

What I Bring to the Table
From script to screen, I specialize in:
  • Directing and cinematography for music videos, shorts, and promos
  • Editing, sound design, and visual effects
  • Color grading and title/logo animations
  • Assembling crews, securing gear, locations, and post workflows
No matter the scope, I bring creativity, hustle, and problem-solving to every project.
I don't just film the show — I capture it frame by frame.
Live concert photography is a big part of what I do. Whether it's high-energy crowd shots, intense moments under the lights, or raw behind-the-scenes images, I shoot the kind of stills that bands and promoters actually use.
→ See my live show photography
Let’s Collaborate
Whether you need a one-man crew or full production support, I’m here to bring your story to life.