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SEMA 2026 · On-location production · Brand representation

SMC Heads to SEMA.
Your Brand. Our Lens.

On location in Las Vegas for filming, product features and conversations with automotive companies about the stories they need to tell.

October 27, 2026 · Shawn Michael Chatham Productions

Shawn Michael Chatham Productions is heading to the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 3–6, to film the vehicles, products and people behind the automotive industry—and connect with companies looking for experienced production and on-camera representation.

For SMC, the trip is an opportunity to put cameras to work where the stories are happening: on the show floor, around a custom build and in conversation with the people who know a product best. The goal is to bring those details into focused segments that give an audience a closer look.

Shawn’s red and black Range Rover with a softly blurred background
Shawn’s personal Range Rover—an appreciation for design, detail and presence.

From the show floor
to your audience.

SEMA brings builders, manufacturers and automotive businesses together in one place. SMC is interested in the story behind what they bring: what inspired a build, what a new product does and why those details matter to the people who will use it.

For companies looking to capture that story, SMC can develop short promotional films, booth interviews, vehicle walkarounds, product demonstrations and concise features for websites and social channels. A conversation at SEMA can also be the starting point for a later shoot at a shop, dealership or other location where a company’s work comes to life.

Shawn’s red custom supercharged Z06 Corvette
A custom supercharged Z06 Corvette, built from the ground up.

A personal passion.
A production perspective.

Shawn comes to SEMA with a lifelong interest in cars, trucks, SUVs and custom builds. His personal Range Rover and supercharged Z06 Corvette reflect different sides of that enthusiasm—from refinement and design to a performance car custom-built from the ground up.

That connection gives him a personal reason to look closely and ask questions. More than 25 years in television provides the production experience to turn those conversations into a clear, engaging story.

Shawn Chatham beside his red Mustang convertible
Shawn Chatham—a lifelong automotive enthusiast, in front of the camera and behind the story.

Behind the camera.
In front of your brand.

Companies can work with SMC on the production itself, with Shawn as an on-camera host or brand representative, or on a project that combines both. He can guide a product presentation, interview a founder or bring a personal presence to a short segment built around a company’s message.

From concept and shoot planning to on-location filming and editing, the work begins with a practical conversation about the audience, message and intended use. Format, deliverables, timing and usage are agreed around the project.

Red Dying Breed Television pickup with softened woodland background
Trucks and the adventures built around them are part of that same lifelong interest.

Let’s connect
at SEMA.

Bringing a product, vehicle or company story to Las Vegas? SMC welcomes conversations about filming, short segments and on-camera representation during the show, as well as production opportunities afterward.

Share your company name, booth number, the story you want to tell and your preferred timing. Let’s discuss what we can create together.

SEMA 2026 · Let’s discuss your production

At SEMA.
Ready to tell your story.

Share your booth number, product, preferred timing and intended use. We’ll discuss availability and a filming or hosting approach that fits your goals.