CHARLES ST. JOHN SMITH III
RESUME
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts in Film Production – Specialization in Directing/Producing
Chapman University, Orange, CA
Bachelor of Science in Film and Video Production
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
FILMOGRAPHY
ZEROES - Director/Producer
(Zeroes, LLC)
2018, 104 mins, Feature, Comedy. Based on the off-broadway play "Heroes".
Starring John McKeever, Ryan Farrell, Ely Henry, Katrina Law, and Matt Servitto
Awards
Best Produced Independent Feature Screenplay/The Don Award, Cape Fear Independent Film Festival
Best Comedy Film, Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
Best Comedy, #LOL Film Festival
Best Ensemble Comedy, KAPOW Intergalactic Film Festival
Gold Award, Best Feature Film, Mindfield Film Festival
Nominee, Best Comedy Award, Cape Fear Independent Film Festival
Nominee, Archie First Feature Award, Philadelphia Film Festival
Nominee, Pinkenson Feature Award, Philadelphia Film Festival
Nominee, Best Feature Film, Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
Nominee, Best Feature Film Director, Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
Nominee, Best Feature Screenplay, Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
Nominee, Best Supporting Actor, Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
Official Film Festival Selections
Cape Fear Independent Film Festival (USA)
Cinedelphia Film Festival (USA)
The Comedy World Network International Film Festival (USA)
KAPOW Intergalactic Film Festival (USA)
#LOL Film Festival (USA)
Mindfield Film Festival (USA)
Philadelphia Film Festival (USA)
Snowdance (USA) Film Awards (USA)
Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival (USA)
A RISING TIDE – Line Producer
(HOAV, LLC)
2015,98 mins, Feature, Drama. Director Ben Hickernell
Starring Hunter Parrish, Ashley Hinshaw, Jonathon Togo, Nana Visitor and Tim Daly
Distribution
TV: Showtime Networks (USA)
TV: Film1 (Netherlands)
Streaming: Amazon Prime, iTunes, VUDU
Awards
Best Director, Long Beach International Film Festival
Nominee, New American Cinema Award, Seattle International Film Festival
Official Film Festival Selections
Atlantic City Cinefest (USA)
Cairo International Film Festival (Egypt)
Destiny City Film Festival (USA)
Irvine International Film Festival (USA)
Long Beach International Film Festival (USA)
Naples International Film Festival (USA)
Newport Beach Film Festival (USA)
Philadelphia Film Fest (USA)
Seattle International Film Festival (USA)(World Premiere)
St. Louis International Film Festival (USA)
STEAM Festival in Boulder, Colorado (USA)
Tiburon International Film Festival (USA)
Vassar Film Festival (USA)
Woods Hole Film Festival (USA)
CAMPUS CODE - Line Producer
(Campus Life Productions, LLC)
2015, 110 mins, Feature, Drama. Directors Cathy Scorsese and Ken Waddell
Starring Jesse McCartney, Hannah Hodson, with Martin Scorsese and Ray Liotta
Distribution
DVD/VOD: Marvista Entertainment and JumpView Entertainment (USA)
DVD/VOD: Lighthouse Home Entertainment (Germany)
Streaming: Amazon Prime, iTunes, VUDU
Awards
Nominee, Festival Award, New Media Film Festival
Official Film Festival Selections
New Media Film Festival (USA)
MAYOR CUPCAKE – Producer
(Highway One Pictures, LLC)
2011, 86 mins, Feature, Family. Director Alex Pires
Starring Lea Thompson, Judd Nelson, Dorian Harewood, Frankie Faison, and introducing Zoey Deutch
Distribution
DVD/VOD: Phase 4 Films and Moving Pictures Film and Television (USA)
TV: Showtime Networks (USA)
TV: Moviemax Family (Turkey)
Streaming: Hulu, Amazon Prime, iTunes, VUDU
Awards
Diamond Award, Lea Thompson, California Independent Film Festival
Official Film Festival Selections
California Independent Film Festival (USA)
Newport Beach International Film Festival (USA)
Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival (USA)
LEBANON, PA – Producer
(Lebanon Productions, LLC)
2010, 100 mins, Feature, Drama. Writer/Directer Ben Hickernell
Starring Josh Hopkins, Samantha Mathis, and Mary Beth Hurt
Distribution
Theatrical: Truly Indie and Emerging Pictures (USA)
DVD/VOD: Monarch Home Entertainment
TV: Showtime Networks (USA)
TV: Cinemax (Hungary)
Streaming: Amazon, itunes, VUDU
Awards
Founder’s Prize for Best Fiction Film, Traverse City Film Festival
Best Local Feature/Filmadelphia Prize, Philadelphia Film Fest
Standout Film Award, Hell’s Half Mile Film Festival
Nominee, Spotlight Premiere Audience Award, SXSW Film Festival
Official Film Festival Selections
Hell’s Half Mile Film Festival (USA)
Philadelphia Film Fest (USA)
SXSW Film Festival (USA) (World Premiere)
Traverse City Film Festival (USA)
Woods Hole Film Festival (USA)
NEIGHBOR – Producer
(Neighbor Productions, LLC)
2009, 90 mins, Feature, Horror. Writer/Director Robert Angelo Masciantonio
Starring America Olivio, Christian Campbell, Joseph Aniska, and Mink Stole
Distribution
DVD/VOD: Lionsgate Home Entertainment (USA/Canada)
DVD: Japan Video Distribution (Japan)
DVD: High Fliers Films (UK)
DVD: I-On New Media (Germany)
DVD/VOD: H.O.M Vision (Netherlands)
DVD: 21st Century Pictures (Australia)
TV: Showtime Networks (USA)
TV: Fearnet (USA)
Streaming: Amazon, Fearnet, iTunes, VUDU
Awards
Prix d’Argent, Sélection de Minuit, Sainte-Maxime International Horror Film Festival
Best Feature, DEDfest: Edmonton International Genre Film Festival
Best Performance: America Olivo, DEDfest: Edmonton International Genre Film Festival
Best Gore Scene, DEDfest: Edmonton International Genre Film Festival
Silver Prize: Best Feature, Celluloid Screams: Sheffield Horror Film Festival
Best Horror Screenplay, International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival
Official Film Festival Selections
Celluloid Screams: Sheffield Horror Film Festival (England)
Cinema Slaughter Horror Film Festival (USA)
DEDfest: Edmonton International Genre Film Festival (Canada)
FAB Fest (Scotland)
Fantasia International Film Festival (Canada) (World Premiere)
International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival (USA)
Sainte-Maxime International Horror Film Festival (France)
ALL ALONG – Producer
(Apprentice Productions, LLC)
2007, 85 mins, Feature, Comedy. Directer Robert Angelo Masciantonio
Starring Krista Allen, Charlie McDermott, Joseph Aniska, and Erin Brown
Distribution
Theatrical: Dalton Pictures and Carmike Cinemas
Awards
Audience Choice Award, Fairhope Film Festival
Best Romance Feature, International Digital Video & HD Festival
Eagle Award for Best Comedy, Schweitzer Lakedance International Film Festival
Best of Show, Accolade Global Film Competition
Award of Excellence: Leading Actor, Bill Page, Accolade Global Film Competition
Honorable Mention Best Feature, Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
Official Film Festival Selections
Accolade Global Film Competition (USA)
Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Festival (USA)
Big Island Film Fest (USA)
Connecticut Film Fest (USA)
Fairhope Film Festival (USA)
International Digital Video & HD Festival (USA)
Kent Film Festival (USA)
Myrtle Beach International Film Festival (USA)
New Jersey Film Festival (USA)
Newark Film Festival (USA)
Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival (USA)
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival (USA)
Schweitzer Lakedance International Film Festival (USA)
Utopia Film Festival, Greenbelt, Maryland (USA)
OTAKU UNITE! – Co-Producer/Cinematographer/Assistant Editor/Sound
(Movies of Dreams Productions)
2004, 70 mins, Feature, Documentary. Director Eric Bresler
Distribution
DVD: Central Park Media and U.S. Manga Corp.
Official Film Festival and Convention Selections
Animazement (USA)
Anime.Au (Australia)
Anime Expo (USA)
Anime Next (USA)
Anime North (Canada)
Anime Oasis (USA)
Anime Reactor (USA)
Anime USA (USA)
Anime Weekend Atlanta (USA)
Bakuretsu (USA)
Colossalcon (USA)
Connecticon (USA)
Dreamcon (USA)
Jafax (USA)
Kosaikon (USA)
Kumoricon (USA)
Metrocon (USA)
Middle Tennessee Anime Con (USA)
Minamicon (UK)
Momocon (USA)
New York Comic-Con (USA)
Northern Anime Festival (Canada)
O-Chibicon (USA)
Oni-Con (USA)
Otakon (USA)
Philadelphia Film Festival (USA) (World Premiere)
Pocono Mountains Film Festival (USA)
Portconmaine (USA)
San Diego Comic-Con International Film Festival (USA)
Tekkoshocon (USA)
Yasumi Con (USA)
Zentrancon (USA)
MUST BE THE MUSIC – Line Producer
(Must Be The Music, LLC)
Feature, Mystery/Drama. Writer/Director Charles S. Dutton
Starring Charles S. Dutton, Clifton Powell, Meek Mill, and Tasha Smith
Currently in Post-Production
MUSIC VIDEOS
FLAG OF DEMOCRACY, Fan Service - Director/Producer/Cinematographer
No School, No Core, SRA Records
2018, 1 min, Music Video
THE HIRS COLLECTIVE, Assigned Cop At Birth – Producer
Friends. Lovers. Favorites., SRA Records/Get Better Records
2018, 2 mins, Music Video
HOUND, Death Lends A Hand – Director/Producer
Born Under 76, SRA Records
2017, 3 mins, Music Video
MEWITHOUTYOU, The Fox, The Crow And The Cookie - Producer
It’s All Crazy! It’s All False! It’s All A Dream! It’s Alright, Tooth & Nail Records
2009, 4 mins, Music Video
Producing & Editing
•18 years of experience. Produced 11 short films. Managed and contracted production crew and talent.
•Effectively mediated communication between director, talent, contacts and production crew. Tactfully resolved production conflicts.
•Completed films within budget and deadline.
•Contracted to produce, direct, edit, and shoot Electronic Press Kits for Ruff Nation Records and Phi Do Music, LLC as well as behind the scenes documentaries for Shifty’s Worldwide Entertainment and Sixx Productions.
Professional Associations
•Producers Guild of America
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