Huey Rawls

Huey Rawls (born January 21,1987) is an American filmmaker, producer, writer, cinematographer, and author based in Dallas, Texas. He is the founder of So Nervy Films, LLC, a production company specializing in music videos, short movies, and narrative works. He is best known for his short film Dana's story, credited with several awards at the film festival circuit.
==Early life and education==
Rawls was born Courtney Rawls on January 21, 1987, in Shreveport, Louisiana. As a young kid, he enjoyed music and was a novice piano player. Rawls even sang in the choir and would occasionally freestyle battle with friends at school. His early passion for filmmaking was fueled by the 80's cult classics he watched as a child with his mother. During high school, his father gifted him a camera, and he soon realized his passion for photography. 
In 2007, he witnessed the revolutionary actor Denzel Washington as an extra cast in The Great Debaters for Oprah Winfrey's Harpo productions.
During his late twenties, Rawls decided to quit his corporate job and enroll in a film school after a decade of experience. Starting as a self-learner, Rawls holds a degree from KD Conservatory: School of Film in Dallas, Texas, which he obtained in 2016.
==Career==
Rawls established So Nervy Films, LLC, in 2012, incorporating his background in filmmaking. He produced colorful, stylistic music videos, short films, and narrative works while experimenting with vintage film photography. Rawls specializes in all behind-the-scenes aspects from pre to post-production. His work began gaining notoriety, and he produced several music videos with notable artists such as Bun B, Mr. Lucci, DOC, Tony Rock, Money Waters, Dee-1, and Mr. Pookie. His other directing and screenwriting works include short films such as Hell Thou Loose, A Story to Tell, Life's Monologue, Self-Portrait, Sallad, and Picture Me Rollin.
Rawls is widely recognized for his work as a director and writer in the award-winning short film Dana's Story, credited with several awards at the film festival circuit.
Rawls is also a published writer of the book "My $20 Film Camera," which serves as a beginner's guide to basic camera photography. He highlights some of his best work shot on 35mm through the book.
==Awards and recognitions==
Rawls's short movie Dana's Story has been credited with several awards.
* Winner of the Award of Merit by the Best Shorts Competition (2017)
* Winner of the Director's Choice Award by Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase, United States (2017)
* Winner of the Award of Merit for directing and screenwriting by Southern Shorts Award (2017)
* Winner of the Platinum Remi Award for short dramatic adaptation by WorldFest Houston (2017)
==Filmography==
S No.	Year	Title 	Type
1 	2012	Emulation: Awakening 	Short Film
2 	2013	Hell Thou Loose 	Short Film
3 	2013	Twisted Dreams - Super 8 Film	Short Film
4 	2014	Self-Portrait 	Short Film
5 	2015	Dopamine: A love story 	Short Film
6 	2015	Dudes on social media 	Short Film
7 	2015	What If 	Music Video
8 	2016	Life’s Monologue 	Short Film
9 	2017	No Cry 	Music Video
10 	2017	Dana’s Story 	Short Film
11 	2018	Speedchase 	Music Video
12 	2018	I Got Flava 	Music Video
13 	2019	Spadistic Explosion 	Music Video
14 	2019	Legend 	Video
15 	2020	Us 	Music Video
16 	2020	Fly Safe Louisiana 	Video
17 	2021	Picture Me Rollin 	Music Video
18 	2021	Love Will Save The Day 	Music Video
19 	2021	Not Your Average Size Dancer 	TV Series
20 	2021	A Story To Tell 	Music Video
21 	2021	Undisputed 	Music Video
22 	2022	Which Of These Kids 	Music Video
23 	2022	Sallad 	Short Film
==In the media==
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==References==
==External links==
* Company Website
* Huey Rawls on YouTube
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Category:1987 births
Category:American filmmakers
Category:American producers
Category:American writers
Category:American cinematographers
Category:American authors