Chase Smith

Background

About Chase Smith

As an Award Winning film Director, Writer, Actor and founder/owner of Spirit World Productions, I have proven my skills in all aspects of business and of film making. I am a hardworking, dedicated, and passionate filmmaker who is proficient in script development, screenwriting, casting, locations scouting, and all production and post-production work from camera operating and nonlinear editing to sound design, musical scoring and color. In the 6 years since founding Spirit World Films, I have successfully completed 7 feature films with an 8th in development. All of our films have garnered worldwide distribution through major distributors and sales agents including Gravitas Ventures, Midnight Releasing, Circus Road Films and Medallion Media. My work on our feature films has garnered many festival awards and critical acclaim for myself as well as my cast and crew. This hard earned success has also allowed me to write, direct, and produce 5 other short films and 2 music videos. In addition to my skills, experience and personal achievements, I have a solid educational background with multiple degrees that compliment my leadership and teaching experience on set, in business and in the academic classroom. Skills • Excellent Creative and Technical Writer • Published Author (screenplays) • Extensive experience in Film • Award Winning Film Director • Award Winning Screenwriter • Award Winning Actor • Accomplished Film/TV Producer • Award Winning Cinematographer • Successfully evaluates talent and leads diverse team • Expert in Non-Linear Editing (Adobe CC) • Understands and manages all aspects of Film/TV Production • Certified Teacher • Ability to teach, communicate and lead • Advanced understanding of sound design, scoring, and color designing • Proven Leader • Delivers elite product on time and budget (7 feature films distributed) • Camera Operation and Cinematography • Extensive and varied connections throughout the film industry