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Welcome to Senwot Network Films (SNFilms)

On October 15, 2026, Senwot Network Films celebrated 25 years in business—a milestone made possible by the talent, dedication, and support of our creative collaborators, audiences, and allies. Founded in 2001, SNFilms now embarks on a new chapter of original storytelling. Coming very soon is Thanksgiving Prep, starring Constance Nicole, known offscreen as Connie Spruill, co-host of Let’s Talk About It with Connie & Maurice. The celebration continues with The CLOSET webseries relaunching in December 2026, followed by The CLOSET: Animation Series in 2027. Thank you for 25 years of support. We look forward to 25 more years of storytelling, creativity, and possibility.

Thank you for visiting Senwot Network Films, fondly referred to as SNFilms. A proud subsidiary of Senwot Network Media (SNMedia)—alongside Senwot Network Sounds (SNSounds)—we are an Atlanta-based independent production company committed to delivering distinctive, impactful stories in film, television, and music.

Our roots reach back to May 1998, when we began as Senwot Nella Production. SNFilms officially launched on October 15, 2001, with the production of our first broadcast series, The CLOSET. In July 2017, the company underwent a strategic reorganization under Senwot Network Media to strengthen our position in the entertainment industry. Our name, “Senwot,” is our founder and CEO Maurice Townes’s last name spelled backward—a reflection of the creative vision behind our identity.

Maurice Townes brings a dynamic blend of corporate expertise and creative vision, with a background that includes leadership roles at IBM, Norrell Health Care, and Oglethorpe Power Corporation, as well as federal government experience. This foundation prepared him to oversee the large-scale motion picture, music, and television projects SNFilms continues to develop today.

Our Legacy in Entertainment

With 25 years of experience as SNFilms, we continue to build our legacy in independent film and television production. Our mission is to craft compelling stories that draw audiences into extraordinary experiences, inspired by the storytelling brilliance of Hitchcock, Cameron, Lucas, and Lee.

Our hallmark productions include:

The CLOSET: Premiered on Q-Television Network, reaching more than 4.7 million households, before becoming a fan-favorite DVD drama series and later a YouTube webseries with more than 220,000 views per episode.
Living on the Low: A groundbreaking documentary featuring New York Times bestselling author JL King, exploring down-low behaviors.
Jumping the Broom: A New Covenant: A Showtime documentary with Debra Wilson, chronicling Black marriage traditions in America.
An original television series concept created by Maurice Townes and presented to a major broadcasting network. The project was later developed into a television series by Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, and James Yoshimura.

Budget Architecture & Funding Readiness Services

SNFilms develops professional production budgets and financial frameworks for filmmakers and producers preparing to present credible, fundable projects to grant programs, foundations, broadcasters, streaming platforms, and private investors.

Transforming creative vision into fundable production strategy.

Thanksgiving Prep

Thanksgiving Prep marks the debut short film from Director Maurice, a project deeply inspired by faith and collaboration.

“This film wasn’t solely my creation,” shares Director Maurice. “The truth is, Jesus the Christ and the talented members of SNFilms Acting School brought Thanksgiving Prep to life. After all, what family doesn’t have secrets? The Stonepeace family certainly has more than their share. It was an absolute blast working with an all-female cast, especially with the lead portrayed by my dear friend of many years, Constance Nicole, also known as Connie Spruill.”

The CLOSET Re-Release — Tuesday, December 15, 2026
A Message from Director Maurice

“The CLOSET holds a special place in my heart as my very first film project. Created with passion, dedication, and a commitment to telling real stories, it marked the beginning of my journey as a filmmaker. Like any first creation, it reflects where I was in my craft at that time—imperfect, raw, but deeply meaningful.”

“This re-release isn’t just about looking back—it’s about honoring the journey: the lessons learned, the growth, and the unfiltered storytelling that connected with so many. I invite you to watch with open minds and open hearts, embracing The CLOSET not just for what it was, but for what it represents—the foundation of a filmmaker dedicated to pushing boundaries and telling the stories that matter.”

“Thank you for being part of this journey. Now, step inside and experience The CLOSET once again.”

Dress The Mannequin

Are you ready?

QUADS: A Sk8 Documentary

We are thrilled to announce that Senwot Network Films has been greenlit to produce QUADS: A Sk8 Documentary, an ambitious and heartwarming exploration of the global quad-skating community. Directed by Maurice Townes (Instagram: @DirectorMaurice), this project aims to unite skaters, rekindle passions, and inspire future generations.

Director Maurice shares:

“The goal of QUADS: A Sk8 Documentary is to celebrate the charm and culture of quad skating. I’m reaching out to event planners like Joi Loftin of Joi’s Sk8-A-Thon, skate groups, and teams to ensure this documentary showcases skaters from all walks of life. Together, we’ll spotlight the energy, creativity, and style that make quad skating so special.”

Filming: Begins in the third quarter of 2027 in Atlanta, Georgia—a premier hub of skating culture—and concludes in June 2028.
Release Date: Winter 2028.

Join us on this incredible journey as we roll into the future of storytelling and entertainment. Thank you for making SNFilms part of your world. Together, we’ll continue to craft the stories that move and inspire.

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FEATURED PROJECTS

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The CLOSET webseries

“It’s back! Finally!” Fans welcome the return of The CLOSET,
beginning Tuesday, December 15, 2026.

Actor Isaias Castañeda joins the cast as Ricardo Iglesias in Episode 11 of The CLOSET drama webseries.
The re-release begins with Episode 1 on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.

Director Maurice, one of the creators of The CLOSET, welcomes audiences back to the drama webseries developed from Senwot Nella Production’s 2003 DVD releases, The CLOSET: Diversity That Bonds, Part 1 and Part 2.

“When my mom transitioned, I dropped everything. It’s taken some time to get back on track, but we’re back, and things are moving forward for the webseries. The fans are finally getting to see the continuation of the stories. Beginning Tuesday, December 15, 2026, episodes of The CLOSET will be re-released through our YouTube channel,” shares Director Maurice.

Budget Architecture & Funding Readiness Services

Strategic financial frameworks that transform creative vision into fundable productions.

With decades of industry experience and hundreds of completed budgets, SNFilms develops line-item production budgets, financial forecasts, and budget narratives designed to align creative vision with financial reality. This service is intended for filmmakers and producers preparing to seek grants, foundation funding, broadcaster partnerships, private investment, or distribution opportunities.

We do not simply create budgets.

Whether your project is an independent documentary, a narrative feature, an episodic series, a limited series, or a studio-scale production, financial structure determines completion confidence.

Funders look for realism.
Studios, networks, and streaming platforms look for execution reliability.
Investors look for risk containment.

SNFilms builds that architecture.

The SNFilms Production Finance Portfolio may include the following:

• Comprehensive line-item production budgets
• Episodic and season-based financial forecasting
• Phase-based modeling (development, prep, production, post, deliverables)
• Cash flow projections
• Distribution and deliverables modeling
• Risk exposure and contingency analysis
• Above-the-line / below-the-line structuring
• Union and payroll considerations
• Insurance and completion mapping
• Funding-aligned presentation formatting
• Budget narrative documentation

We identify silent cost drivers before they create financing instability.

The result is a professional financial framework that allows your project to be presented to funders, partners, and distributors with clarity, credibility, and confidence.

Please Note: This area is NOT for STORY / SHOW IDEA SUBMISSION.

Product Placement Discounts & special offers

Consider a "Backdrop" and/or "Product Placement" type of advertising within one of our electrifying projects.

Advertise your BUSINESS/PRODUCT/SERVICE by allowing SNFilms to create/develop a 15-second, 30-second, 45-second, and/or 60-second commercial/spot/advertisement. 

To guarantee your BUSINESS/PRODUCT/SERVICE are actually seen by your demographic choose Product Placement Advertising. Keep this in mind, with the advent of DVRs most viewers forward pass commercial, with Product Placement advertising your products and/or services are never missed. Here’s why, Product Placement Advertising actually places your products/services within the storylines and/or backdrops of a scenes and/or segments within one of SNFilms projects.

’’My product was strongly integrated into the story narrative… was positively mentioned in several different context, and the actors emotionally engaged with the product while using it on screen.’’

Thanksgiving Prep in Post-Production

With an all-female cast and more than 25 years of industry experience behind its director, Thanksgiving Prep marks Director Maurice’s debut short film. Showcasing the talent of SNFilms Acting School, this family drama is currently in the editing stage of post-production.

Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Stonepeace estate, Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey and traditions—it’s about long-buried family secrets, simmering rivalries, and a surprise visitor who threatens to unravel it all. As tensions rise and façades crumble, the elegant Virginia Stonepeace must confront a chilling truth she has hidden for years. Will this Thanksgiving bring revelation or ruin?

Need a Spot/Commercial

SNFilms Spot/Commercial Packages are designed to allow small and medium size businesses to compete for customers on a level playing field with larger corporations.

Top 10 Signs Of Downlow Behavior and More

JL King, New York Times bestselling Author of "On The Down Low", formed an alliance with SNFilms, producer of the jaw-dropping, groundbreaking dvd-drama series, The CLOSET.  Together, these two power houses have created a provocative docudrama entitled, The TOP 10 Signs of Down Low Behavior and More...

JOBS, We're Hiring

Join the dynamic employees of Senwot Network Media. The following positions are available: procurement, film director(s), film location scouts, film producers, film editor(s), and production crew members.  

From The Dark Worm Hole to The Universal Council: Callysto Missions

What began in the summer of 1993 as Director Maurice’s motion-picture concept, The Dark Worm Hole, has evolved into an expansive science-fiction universe entitled The Universal Council.

During its development, the project was renamed The Anomaly as its characters, setting, and narrative continued to grow. Reflecting on that transition in March 2026, Director Maurice explained:

“I had no choice but to change the name. I’m two hundred pages in, and Captain Calloway’s vessel, Callysto, enters an anomaly, not a wormhole. I’ve made several major changes since my first conception. The main change is that it’s no longer a motion picture—it’s an episodic series.”

Today, that creative evolution continues through the flagship episodic drama, The Universal Council: Callysto Missions, and four developed spin-off concepts:

1. The Universal Council
2. Borda Ella
3. C.U.M.S.S. — Critical Universal Medical Space Station
4. Sentient Crimes & Judgment

Together, these projects expand the universe that began with one of Director Maurice’s most cherished creations.

Pen's, Nero's Fiddle

Author Pen selected Director Maurice to develop a trailer/preview for her action apocalypse novel entitled "Nero's Fiddle."  

STORY / SHOW IDEA SUBMISSION

Have a show/story idea or a completed script for a motion picture, television drama, comedy series or documentary?  If so consider submitting your show idea to SNFilms, we accept non-solicited project ONLY after obtaining your signature on our non-disclosure agreement and of course signing your non-disclosure agreement as well. 

Please Note: This area is NOT for PROJECT BUDGET ARCHITECTURE & FUNDING READINESS SERVICES Submission.

Projects

in the Works

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SNFilms Allies 

SNFilms understands that successful film development does not happen in a vacuum. Over the years, we have built strong alliances with trusted creative and production partners who help bring projects from concept to completion. These trusted relationships allow SNFilms to assemble the right creative and production teams to support each project’s unique vision and production needs.

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