we do

    Werxo is a full-service media production company. We can implement any component of your video production, from writing and shooting to editing and delivery – we’re up to the task fulfilling any of your needs. More importantly, we live for the challenge of creating compelling and unique media. From large corporations to small businesses to non-profit organizations, our approach is to be hands-on and personable as we take on the role of advocating for you. The way we see it, connecting with YOU is how we not only get a better product, but we also think it gives all involved a greater sense of satisfaction. As our client or subject, you will be asked to be part of a very engaged process with us. Sometimes we’re a little irreverent, but we take our work seriously and it’s our pride and our love of this job that drives us to do the best we can for you.

    In the cacophony of today’s media-saturated world, we think about the ways in which video and film can be used to make an impact on the world around us — to bring people together, to foster human understanding, to give a voice to those who might not always get the chance to be heard. As a female/minority-owned organization, we embrace diversity on every level, and promote equity and equality in all of the ways that we can, whether it is through our crew members, perhaps a camera angle, or a topic of focus for our storytelling.

    With our robust cameras and powerful yet portable editing technology, Werxo is flexible. Let’s shoot in a nice studio, or let’s shoot in Nice, France. We can meet your needs on location anywhere in the world. Or you can visit our production suite in Renton, a place we call ‘The Shop’. The Shop is a relaxed studio space perfect for brainstorming ideas, tuning an edit, shooting an interview, or shooting the breeze.

    Your place or ours?


    Act I: Dream it

    We get together with you early in your creative process so we can help guide you on the best use of your video-making dollar. We will get to know you, figure out what you need, and help you create a concept and write a script. Then we will work with you to do all of the planning needed.

     


    ACT II: Make it

    Here we get to actually MAKE the thing we worked so hard to think up and vision out. We will get the best crew, use only the necessary equipment and human resources that will serve your production best. This is the phase where we “get it in the can”.

     


    ACT III: Deliver it

    Once the project is shot, we go into the phase where we get to cut together something beautiful with all of the material we made together. We will add finishing touches — music, graphics, and other lovely polishing. Then we get you your finished project in the format(s) that you need.

     


    Credits

    Then we can get together and toast to a job well done! This is also the part where you will want to get the most eyes on your freshly made video. We can help you strategize on how to do this very important step.

    As below so above and beyond I imagine
    Drawn outside the lines of reason
    Push the envelope
    Watch it bend

    Over thinking, over analyzing, separates the body from the mind
    Withering my intuition, leaving opportunities behind

    Feed my will to feel this moment
    Urging me to cross the line
    Reaching out to embrace the random
    Reaching out to embrace whatever may come

    With my feet upon the ground
    I lose myself between the sounds
    And open wide to suck it in
    I feel it move across my skin
    I’m reaching up and reaching out
    I’m reaching for the random or
    Whatever will bewilder me
    Whatever will bewilder me
    And following our will and wind
    We may just go where no one’s been
    We’ll ride the spiral to the end
    And may just go where no one’s been
    Spiral out, keep going
    Spiral out, keep going
    Spiral out, keep going
    Spiral out, keep going

    We Made

    wizards of the coast

    bellevue christian schools

    YWCA

    WHISTLESTOP ALE HOUSE


    sound physicians

    amazon

    microsoft

    Valley Medical

    farah yasmeen shaikh

    philips zoom

    Real Networks

    king county

    What We Do

    • Concepting/ Script Creation

    • Copy Writing

    • Pre-Production

    • Budgeting & Scheduling

    • Editing

    • Color Grading

    • Sound Design

    • Photography

    • Staffing

    • On-Location Work / Travel Shoots

    • Social Media Strategy

    • Studio Space

    • Equipment Rental

    • Media Output & Delivery


    We Are

    Creative Producer & Founder

    Mitch Shepherd

    Mitch Shepherd is a filmmaker and video producer who has spent several years creating promotions and commercials for companies in New York, Los Angeles and Seattle. a true child of the great PNW, he found his way back to his hometown of Renton. he loves to write poetry, imagine angry blog posts and deliver late night tech talks.

    Mitch is a dedicated advocate of the arts, serving as an Arts Commissioner for the City of Renton, as well as serving on the board of 4Culture.

    CEO & Founder

    Meena Merchant

    Born in Santa Cruz to immigrant parents, Meena has been a traveler and artist her entire life. She was valedictorian of her high school and studied architecture at Columbia University.

    Meena is the CEO of Werxo – as its leader, she guides the company as it traverses the landscape of corporate, non-profit sector, and more artistic storytelling. Prior to this, she has owned a graphic design company and a stationery company. She worked for many years as a graphic designer, product designer and as a marketing extraordinaire. She has also spent a lot of time creating, teaching and promoting the creation of art –- in her home, at her son’s school, and in her community.

    Meena seeks connection through the cultivation of relationships. her heart’s calling is to give airtime and use film & video as a medium to tell the stories of women and people of color, among other minorities.

    Werxo Wallahs

    “Wallah” in Hindi/Urdu is a suffix that is used to indicate someone’s affiliation with something — for example a “Chaiwallah” is someone who sells or makes tea. Growing up, we used a term in our home, “Gharwalla” which translates to person of the home (ghar). We used this term to describe people who weren’t necessarily relatives, but they were people who we had a level of connection with that made them people of our home. There were no pretenses with them. Based on this idea, we are happy to introduce you to our circle of Werxo Wallahs:

    Creative Producer

    Justin Sund

    Justin Sund is a Washington-raised, Seattle-based video producer, writer and creative with over 20 years of experience in entertainment. After a stint as a starving actor, director and comedian, he jumped into the game industry as a creative writer, project manager and sound designer until he found his true calling in the video production world in 2013.

    Through the years Justin has worked creatively with innumerable companies and brands. From Harry Potter to The Simpsons, and Marvel to Microsoft, Justin has crafted content for the masses.

    Producer/Hacker

    Michael K. Ganyo

    Michael has a very eclectic passion for life. He started his career studying engineering, architecture and pre-med at the University of Washington. After two years, Michael finally decided to focus on orchestral conducting, music composition, piano, percussion, drama, dance and visual arts. While working on his undergrad and graduate studies at the same time with a scholarship in orchestral conducting with Peter Eros, Michael found his love for film and acting. His first film audition for “Snow Falling on Cedar”, he was called back several times. This gave him the opportunity to be represented by Topo Swope and presently TCM Models & Talent.

    Michael feels very lucky, born in Seoul Korea and adopted by two loving, potato farmers in Grafton, ND, he never thought he would have the opportunity to experience so many different professions from film, photography, music, fashion, education, sports, hospitality, sales, and the list goes on.

    Editor

    Leah Franks

    Leah Franks began making home movies with her dolls and a VHS camcorder in middle school, became inspired in high school to pursue filmmaking as a career, and eventually earned her degree in Film and Digital Media Production at the University of North Alabama. Longing for coastal opportunities, she made it to the Seattle Film Institute in 2013 to continue film school and has been freelancing here ever since.

    With 5 years’ professional experience, Leah’s worked on company pieces for Amazon and Microsoft as well as small local businesses. She’s also assisted PBS programming and documentaries screened internationally, recorded live music performances, and edited award-winning short films for the PNW’s up-and-coming directors.

    Leah knows her way around a camera setup and is most at home editing – where she feels a story really gets to take shape – and is drawn to bringing creative visions to life as well as being a conduit for media with a message. She’s often found going on photo walks, tending to her houseplants, or simply enjoying a nice cup of tea and a movie.

    Motion Graphics Artist

    Sean “Kai” Raffety

    Sean “Kai” Raffety is a Motion Graphics artist born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. He has worked as a motion graphics artist for 4 years, creating for companies big and small.

    Currently he is active in creating short films containing a mix of animation and film, with an emphasis on social commentary and social justice issues.

    Sean Kai is expressive both in his art and in real life. Growing up as a half Japanese half Irish kid, his experience was of two worlds. If in the jungle book Mowgli was raised by wolves, Sean Kai was probably raised by anime characters with ever changing hair colors that sang Disney songs night and day. The influence of his childhood shows through his work; as he imbues his keyframes with character, story and a bit of that Disney magic we all love.

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