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One Man's War Official Trailer 2020
One Man's War is a new experimental and psychological short film from Director Daniel Durand, and starring Clayton T. Smith. Focusing on one soldier's struggle, One Man's War explores the psychological, spiritual and emotional horrors faced by one of the greatest generations in history.
Directed by Daniel Smith (Durand)
Cinematography by Daniel Smith and Blanca Maria
Starring Clayton T. Smith
Looking 2020
Based on 'A Bump in the Night' from Criminal Podcasts, this short follows the Looker; a squatter in the attic space of an apartment that has just become recently occupied.
Directed by Kai Dyble and Daniel Smith.
Cinematography by Kai Dyble and Daniel Smith.
Production Design by Jessica Utton.
1st AD and Assistant Editor Will Sarbutts.
Featured Music; (ROYALTY FREE) Insanity by Lucas King Solo Cello Passion by Doug Maxwell Sinister by Vivek Abhishek.
Starring: James Ingram and Scarlett Howarth
'Human' The State 2018
The second music video I had the opportunity to work on for the band; 'Human' was an amazing experience, both in pre-production and on set. Shot using some of the best industry standard equipment, working with the team and the band was a blast, as always!
- Daniel Smith
Cinematography by Daniel Smith & Hector Campbell
Story, Music, Direction & Editing: Andy Guy
The Man Behind the Bar 2018
The first production I had the pleasure of working on in my first year of University. This short documentary started out as an informational look into the local bar, but after having our interests piqued by the man behind that bar, it soon turned into documentation of his routine and the comedic character he is.
- Daniel Smith
Cinematography by Daniel Smith and Michael Charles Wyse
Directed by Adele Pearson
'Don't Blink' 2018
Specialising in cinematography and narrative film-making, I created 'Don't Blink' based off of an Installation Art Video I made during my studies. This short film was fundamental to the development of my own personal style: Experimental and abstract, this work showcases the darker style I have since made my signature. Earning a Distinction as my Final Major Project at West Suffolk College, it continues to be one of my proudest achievements to date.
- Daniel Smith
Story, Cinematography, Production & Editing by Daniel Smith
Starring: Bethany Kirkwood & Henry Stedman
'Finding Yourself' 2017
A short test in visual effects, starring my friend and colleague Hector Campbell; Finding Yourself was created as my own personal continuation of a previous experimental prototype, with which this shares a soundtrack. The test; creating a surreal piece, with a semi-narrative structure was a success, as was my long time dream of triplicating one of my friends.
- Daniel Smith
Story, Cinematography, Production & Editing by Daniel Smith
Starring: Hector Campbell
'The Resistance' The State 2017
This is the first of two videos I've had the pleasure of working on for The State. As my first time out of the box in a freelance capacity, this video helped me discover my love for lenses and the different, unique effects they bring to the art of making videos.
- Daniel Smith
Cinematography by Daniel Smith
Production and Editing by Hector Campbell, Daniel Smith & Andy Guy
Story by Andy Guy & Will Goody
'Screens'
During my time in college, I had the chance to take part in a challenge to create a film within 48 hours, working within a random team. After being given the tagline; 'Jump off the Bandwagon, Put Down the Handbook' we came up with the idea for Screens: A short silent film, set in the not so distant future, where mindless drones conform without resistance to the instructions of the powers that be. This was my first chance to direct a larger crew for a production, an experience essential to my development as a filmmaker.
- Daniel Smith
Cinematography by Matthew Davis
Directed by Daniel Smith
Editing by Charlie Barrot
'The Fear Project' Don't Blink Prototype 2016
The original video for an installation I created during my studies, on which I would later base my first narrative short. This was my first look into using the right balance of cinematography, editing and soundtrack to create an effect on the audience. This included using infra-sound frequencies and single frames of images to influence the audience during viewing, to create a building sense of unease and suspense throughout.
- Daniel Smith
Cinematography, Story, Production and Editing by Daniel Smith
Starring: John Brian Gipp and Evelyn Methven