Carter Smith
Encyclopedia
Carter Smith, is an American film director
and fashion photographer.
after graduating from Mt. Ararat High School
in 1989. He enrolled at the Fashion Institute of Technology
but later dropped out to pursue a career in fashion photography. Smith has shot photo spreads for Vogue
, GQ, and W Magazine, as well as numerous celebrity photo shoots. Smith began his career as a filmmaker directing commercials for clients such as Lancome
, Tommy Hilfiger
and Tiffany's
. In 2006, Smith directed the short horror film, Bugcrush
, which was based on a short story by Steven Treleaven. The film won the Short Filmmaking Award at the Sundance Film Festival
. Smith's next effort was his feature-film debut with a big-screen adaptation of Scott Smith
's 2006 horror novel, The Ruins. Smith's latest short film, Yearbook, debuted at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival
.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and fashion photographer.
Life and career
A native of Topsham, Maine, Smith moved to New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
after graduating from Mt. Ararat High School
Mt. Ararat High School
Mt. Ararat High School is a high school in Topsham, Maine. It is part of Maine School Administrative District 75 and it is the only high school in that district.-History:...
in 1989. He enrolled at the Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Institute of Technology
The Fashion Institute of Technology, generally known as FIT, is a State University of New York college of art, business, design, and technology connected to the fashion industry, with an urban campus located on West 27th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in the Chelsea neighborhood of...
but later dropped out to pursue a career in fashion photography. Smith has shot photo spreads for Vogue
Vogue (magazine)
Vogue is a fashion and lifestyle magazine that is published monthly in 18 national and one regional edition by Condé Nast.-History:In 1892 Arthur Turnure founded Vogue as a weekly publication in the United States. When he died in 1909, Condé Montrose Nast picked up the magazine and slowly began...
, GQ, and W Magazine, as well as numerous celebrity photo shoots. Smith began his career as a filmmaker directing commercials for clients such as Lancome
Lancôme
Lancôme Paris is a makeup brand. Owned by L'Oréal since 1964, Lancôme is part of the Luxury Products division, which offers skin care, fragrances, and makeup at higher-end prices....
, Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger
Thomas Jacob "Tommy" Hilfiger is an American fashion designer and founder of the premium lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger.-Early life:...
and Tiffany's
Tiffany's
Tiffany's Restaurants, Inc. is a restaurant chain with 6 locations in New Jersey. Its flagship location was opened at Union, New Jersey in 1982 as Tiffany Gardens.-Reviews:...
. In 2006, Smith directed the short horror film, Bugcrush
Boys Life 6
Boys Life 6 is the sixth installment of the Boys Life series, which collects LGBT-related short films. Distributed by Strand Releasing, Boys Life 6 consists of the following segments:* Bugcrush* Doorman* Davy & Stu* Heartland...
, which was based on a short story by Steven Treleaven. The film won the Short Filmmaking Award at the Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
. Smith's next effort was his feature-film debut with a big-screen adaptation of Scott Smith
Scott Smith
Scott Smith is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1999 to 2007, and was a cabinet minister in the government of Gary Doer...
's 2006 horror novel, The Ruins. Smith's latest short film, Yearbook, debuted at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival
2011 Sundance Film Festival
The 27th annual Sundance Film Festival took place from January 20, 2011 until January 30, 2011 in Park City, Utah, with screenings in Salt Lake City, Utah, Ogden, Utah, and Sundance, Utah....
.
Filmography
- 1998 - Me and Max (short)
- 2006 - BugcrushBoys Life 6Boys Life 6 is the sixth installment of the Boys Life series, which collects LGBT-related short films. Distributed by Strand Releasing, Boys Life 6 consists of the following segments:* Bugcrush* Doorman* Davy & Stu* Heartland...
(short) - 2008 - The RuinsThe Ruins (film)The Ruins is a 2008 Australian-American horror film directed by Carter Smith and starring Jonathan Tucker, Shawn Ashmore, Jena Malone, Laura Ramsey and Joe Anderson. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Scott Smith, who also wrote the screenplay...
- 2011 - Yearbook (short)