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Chris Smith is a Director, Scriptwriter, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor and Cinematography American born on 1 january 1970

Chris Smith

Chris Smith
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Nationality USA
Birth 1 january 1970 (54 years)

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.

Usually with

Sarah Price
Sarah Price
(2 films)
Mike Schank
Mike Schank
(1 films)
Michael Moore
Michael Moore
(2 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Chris Smith (6 films)

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Director

Collapse
Collapse (2009)
, 1h22
Directed by Chris Smith
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Environmental films, Documentary films about environmental issues, Documentary films about technology
Rating76% 3.844663.844663.844663.844663.84466
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 Pool
The Pool (2008)
, 1h35
Directed by Chris Smith
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Nana Patekar
Rating71% 3.587223.587223.587223.587223.58722
The Yes Men, 1h23
Directed by Chris Smith, Sarah Price
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Documentary
Themes Documentary films about business
Actors Michael Moore
Rating68% 3.4001653.4001653.4001653.4001653.400165
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, 1h47
Directed 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
Rating77% 3.8979653.8979653.8979653.8979653.897965
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
The Pool (2008)
, 1h35
Directed by Chris Smith
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Nana Patekar
Roles Writer
Rating71% 3.587223.587223.587223.587223.58722
American Movie, 1h47
Directed 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
Rating77% 3.8979653.8979653.8979653.8979653.897965
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, 1h20
Origin USA
Genres Documentary, Crime
Themes Documentary films about law, Serial killer films
Actors Mark Borchardt
Roles Executive producer
Rating62% 3.1431053.1431053.1431053.1431053.143105
Collapse
Collapse (2009)
, 1h22
Directed by Chris Smith
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Environmental films, Documentary films about environmental issues, Documentary films about technology
Roles Producer
Rating76% 3.844663.844663.844663.844663.84466
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, 1h23
Directed by Chris Smith, Sarah Price
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Documentary
Themes Documentary films about business
Actors Michael Moore
Roles Producer
Rating68% 3.4001653.4001653.4001653.4001653.400165
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, 1h47
Directed 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
Roles Producer
Rating77% 3.8979653.8979653.8979653.8979653.897965
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
Collapse (2009)
, 1h22
Directed by Chris Smith
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Environmental films, Documentary films about environmental issues, Documentary films about technology
Roles Director of Photography
Rating76% 3.844663.844663.844663.844663.84466
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, 1h47
Directed 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
Roles Director of Photography
Rating77% 3.8979653.8979653.8979653.8979653.897965
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, 1h31
Directed 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% 3.547233.547233.547233.547233.54723
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, 1h47
Directed 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
Rating77% 3.8979653.8979653.8979653.8979653.897965
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.

Team

Collapse
Collapse (2009)
, 1h22
Directed by Chris Smith
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Environmental films, Documentary films about environmental issues, Documentary films about technology
Roles Cinematography
Rating76% 3.844663.844663.844663.844663.84466
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.