Carter Smith

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Carter Smith

Directing 55 September 6, 1971

Topsham, Maine, USA

Maine-native Carter Smith began his career in the world of fashion photography. His breakthrough story included a series of gritty, documentary-style portraits of teen life in the…

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Maine-native Carter Smith began his career in the world of fashion photography. His breakthrough story included a series of gritty, documentary-style portraits of teen life in the Midwest, which appeared in the British magazine ID. His fashion work and celebrity portraits have since been featured in The New York Times Magazine, Vogue, GQ, and W, all photographed in the cinematic style that has become Carter's signature. He has directed commercials for clients such as Lancome, Tommy Hilfiger and Tiffany's. He collaborated with author Dennis Cooper on an feature film script titled 'Warm'.

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  1. 2025
    Atlantic City

    Movie Director

  2. 2023
    The Passenger

    Movie Director

  3. 2022
    Swallowed

    Movie Director

  4. 2019
    Midnight Kiss

    Movie Director

  5. 2018
    Sucker

    Movie Director

  6. 2015
    They Come at Night, Mostly

    Movie Director

  7. 2014
    Jamie Marks Is Dead

    Movie Director

  8. 2012
    Par-courts Gay, Volume 2

    Movie Director

  9. 2011
    Yearbook

    Movie Director

  10. 2009
    Boys On Film 3: American Boy

    Movie Director

  11. 2008
    The Ruins

    Movie Director

  12. 2007
    Boys Life 6

    Movie Writer

  13. 2007
    Junge Rebellen

    Movie Director

  14. 2006
    Bugcrush

    Movie Writer

  15. 1996
    Cannibal! The Musical

    Movie First Assistant Camera

  16. Headlock

    Movie Director