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Jon James Smith
Writer & Director
About Me
Jon James Smith is a British writer and director working primarily in the horror and thriller genre. Acclaimed film critic MJ Simpson wrote; "It's Jon James Smith's attention to detail that really impresses" in his review of Smith's award-winning thriller Do Not Disturb (2015). The film screened at festivals worldwide, winning several awards. Smith...
Read MoreJon James Smith is a British writer and director working primarily in the horror and thriller genre. Acclaimed film critic MJ Simpson wrote; "It's Jon James Smith's attention to detail that really impresses" in his review of Smith's award-winning thriller Do Not Disturb (2015). The film screened at festivals worldwide, winning several awards. Smith then went on to win the Shriekfest Commercial Competition in 2016. His latest horror film Last Orders (2021), has received wide praise in reviews, being described as a "masterwork" by Nevermore-Horror.com. It picked up 'Best Horror Short' at the Hollywood Just4Shorts Competition in January 2022, and was the winner of the best of fest 'Skully's Choice Award' at The London Horror Society Indie Film Showcase.
Read Less Other DetailsLanguage:
English (Fluent)
Skills/Permits:
Driving Licence
Script Writing
Technical Skills:
Adobe Premiere
Lighting Camera Person
Self Shooting
Single Camera Directing
Studio Experience
Awards:
1st PLACE - WINNER of the Shriekfest Commercial Competition, and screened as part of the 16th Annual Shriekfest Film Festival in Los Angeles.
PLATINUM REMI AWARD, WorldFest-Houston 2016 (Winner)
BEST NARRATIVE SHORT, Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood 2015 (Winner)
BEST MUSIC, British Horror Film Festival 2015 (Winner)
TRAILER OF THE WEEK, Awardeo (Winner)
BEST SHORT FILM, HorrorHound Weekend 2016 (Nominated)
BEST SHORT, British Horror Film Festival 2015 (Nominated)
BEST DIRECTOR, British Horror Film Festival 2015 (Nominated)
BEST OF SHORT FILM Official Selection - Horror/Thriller Feedback Film Featival, Toronto 2016
BRITISH HORROR AWARD, British Horror Film Festival 2013 (Nominated)
BEST SHORT FILM, British Horror Film Festival 2013 (Nominated)
