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Chris Smith is a Director, Scriptwriter, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor and Cinematography American born on 20 may 1970
Chris Smith (born in 1970) is an American film director, cameraman, producer, writer, and editor. He is best known for directing American Movie, which was awarded the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival.
Smith completed his first film, American Job, while attending the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee's Graduate Film Program. Chris met Mark Borchardt (the subject of American Movie) while editing American Job, and began filming a documentary about the making of Mark's psychological thriller Coven. Both films played at the Sundance Film Festival, and American Movie was bought by Sony Pictures for $1 million.
Chris Smith's directing credits include: Collapse (2009), The Pool (2007), The Yes Men (2003), Home Movie (2001), American Movie (1999), and American Job (1996). He is signed to Smuggler for representation.
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Chris Smith
Smith completed his first film, American Job, while attending the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee's Graduate Film Program. Chris met Mark Borchardt (the subject of American Movie) while editing American Job, and began filming a documentary about the making of Mark's psychological thriller Coven. Both films played at the Sundance Film Festival, and American Movie was bought by Sony Pictures for $1 million.
Chris Smith's directing credits include: Collapse (2009), The Pool (2007), The Yes Men (2003), Home Movie (2001), American Movie (1999), and American Job (1996). He is signed to Smuggler for representation.
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Collapse (2009)
, 1h22Directed by Chris Smith
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Environmental films, Documentary films about environmental issues, Documentary films about technology
Rating76%
Sitting in a room that looks like a bunker, Ruppert briefly recounts his life including his parents' ties to U.S. intelligence agencies and Ruppert’s own career as an LAPD beat cop and detective. Ruppert then summarizes current energy and economic issues, focusing mainly around the core concepts of peak oil and sustainable development. He also criticizes fiat money, fractional reserves, leveraging, and discusses CIA drug trafficking.
The Yes Men (2003)
, 1h23Directed by Chris Smith, Sarah Price
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Documentary
Themes Documentary films about business
Actors Michael Moore
Rating68%
En 1999, Andy Bichlbaum et Mike Bonanno créent un site internet parodique qui imite celui de la toute-puissante Organisation Mondiale du Commerce. Leur imitation n’est pas trop mauvaise puisque, rapidement, des gens commencent à visiter leur site sans réaliser qu’il s’agit d’une plaisanterie ! Certains n’hésitent pas à poser des questions sur la libéralisation du commerce, et nos joyeux imposteurs décident d’y répondre de leur mieux…
American Movie (1999)
, 1h47Directed by Chris Smith
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Documentary
Themes Films about films, Documentary films about business, Documentary films about the film industry, Documentary films about films
Actors Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Billy Crystal
Rating77%
In 1996, Mark Borchardt, a blue-collar suburbanite, dreams of being a filmmaker. However, he is also an unemployed, deeply indebted, borderline alcoholic who still lives with his parents and is estranged from his ex-girlfriend, who is threatening to revoke custody of their three children. He acknowledges his various failures but aspires to one day make more of his life.
Scriptwriter
The Pool (2008)
, 1h35Directed by Chris Smith
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Nana Patekar
Roles Writer
Rating71%
American Movie (1999)
, 1h47Directed by Chris Smith
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Documentary
Themes Films about films, Documentary films about business, Documentary films about the film industry, Documentary films about films
Actors Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Billy Crystal
Rating77%
In 1996, Mark Borchardt, a blue-collar suburbanite, dreams of being a filmmaker. However, he is also an unemployed, deeply indebted, borderline alcoholic who still lives with his parents and is estranged from his ex-girlfriend, who is threatening to revoke custody of their three children. He acknowledges his various failures but aspires to one day make more of his life.
Producer
The Jeffrey Dahmer Files (2012)
, 1h20Origin USA
Genres Documentary, Crime
Themes Documentary films about law, Serial killer films
Actors Mark Borchardt
Roles Executive Producer
Rating62%
Collapse (2009)
, 1h22Directed by Chris Smith
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Environmental films, Documentary films about environmental issues, Documentary films about technology
Roles Producer
Rating76%
Sitting in a room that looks like a bunker, Ruppert briefly recounts his life including his parents' ties to U.S. intelligence agencies and Ruppert’s own career as an LAPD beat cop and detective. Ruppert then summarizes current energy and economic issues, focusing mainly around the core concepts of peak oil and sustainable development. He also criticizes fiat money, fractional reserves, leveraging, and discusses CIA drug trafficking.
, 1h46Directed by Oliver Parker
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy, Adventure
Themes Films about education, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Transgender in film, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Cross-dressing in film
Actors Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, David Tennant, Talulah Riley, Sarah Harding, Tamsin Egerton
Roles Executive Producer
Rating53%
One night, an unknown man telephones St. Trinian's and bribes a girl, Celia, to find an old ring in the school library. She is caught by the other girls, and forced to explain that the man offered her £20,000 for the ring. Annabelle, the new head girl of St. Trinian's, bartered for £100,000 from the man when he called back, but he refused and then proceeded to threaten them. Afterwards, the girls ask the headmistress, Camilla Fritton, about why the ring might be so valuable. She tells them a story about Pirate Fritton, her ancestor, who supposedly hid a great treasure somewhere in the world. He had two rings made, which when fitted together would reveal the location of the treasure.
The Yes Men (2003)
, 1h23Directed by Chris Smith, Sarah Price
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Documentary
Themes Documentary films about business
Actors Michael Moore
Roles Producer
Rating68%
En 1999, Andy Bichlbaum et Mike Bonanno créent un site internet parodique qui imite celui de la toute-puissante Organisation Mondiale du Commerce. Leur imitation n’est pas trop mauvaise puisque, rapidement, des gens commencent à visiter leur site sans réaliser qu’il s’agit d’une plaisanterie ! Certains n’hésitent pas à poser des questions sur la libéralisation du commerce, et nos joyeux imposteurs décident d’y répondre de leur mieux…
American Movie (1999)
, 1h47Directed by Chris Smith
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Documentary
Themes Films about films, Documentary films about business, Documentary films about the film industry, Documentary films about films
Actors Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Billy Crystal
Roles Producer
Rating77%
In 1996, Mark Borchardt, a blue-collar suburbanite, dreams of being a filmmaker. However, he is also an unemployed, deeply indebted, borderline alcoholic who still lives with his parents and is estranged from his ex-girlfriend, who is threatening to revoke custody of their three children. He acknowledges his various failures but aspires to one day make more of his life.
Cameraman
Collapse (2009)
, 1h22Directed by Chris Smith
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Environmental films, Documentary films about environmental issues, Documentary films about technology
Roles Director of Photography
Rating76%
Sitting in a room that looks like a bunker, Ruppert briefly recounts his life including his parents' ties to U.S. intelligence agencies and Ruppert’s own career as an LAPD beat cop and detective. Ruppert then summarizes current energy and economic issues, focusing mainly around the core concepts of peak oil and sustainable development. He also criticizes fiat money, fractional reserves, leveraging, and discusses CIA drug trafficking.
American Movie (1999)
, 1h47Directed by Chris Smith
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Documentary
Themes Films about films, Documentary films about business, Documentary films about the film industry, Documentary films about films
Actors Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Billy Crystal
Roles Director of Photography
Rating77%
In 1996, Mark Borchardt, a blue-collar suburbanite, dreams of being a filmmaker. However, he is also an unemployed, deeply indebted, borderline alcoholic who still lives with his parents and is estranged from his ex-girlfriend, who is threatening to revoke custody of their three children. He acknowledges his various failures but aspires to one day make more of his life.
The Big One (1998)
, 1h31Directed by Michael Moore
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes La mondialisation, Films about the labor movement, La précarité, Documentary films about business, Documentaire sur l'altermondialisme, Documentary films about politics, Documentaire sur le monde du travail, Political films
Actors Michael Moore, Garrison Keillor
Roles Director of Photography
Rating70%
The Big One est un documentaire américain de Michael Moore réalisé en 1997 lors de la tournée de promotion de son livre Downsize This! à travers les États-Unis. À chaque ville traversée le film montre la réalité sociale et le chômage en allant à la rencontre des salariés et des dirigeants d'entreprise. Il dénonce les pratiques de multinationales qui licencient leur personnel alors qu'elles font des bénéfices, ou comme Nike, dont certains sous-traitants utilisent le travail des enfants.
Editor
American Movie (1999)
, 1h47Directed by Chris Smith
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Documentary
Themes Films about films, Documentary films about business, Documentary films about the film industry, Documentary films about films
Actors Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Billy Crystal
Rating77%
In 1996, Mark Borchardt, a blue-collar suburbanite, dreams of being a filmmaker. However, he is also an unemployed, deeply indebted, borderline alcoholic who still lives with his parents and is estranged from his ex-girlfriend, who is threatening to revoke custody of their three children. He acknowledges his various failures but aspires to one day make more of his life.