BEING JOHN SMITH
European Short Film Selection 2026
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27m
United Kingdom
Documentary
After enduring many decades of embarrassment and discomfort, the filmmaker finally admits that possessing the most common name in the English-speaking world has had a profound impact on his psyche. Peppered with disparate fragments of autobiography, BEING JOHN SMITH takes us on a confessional journey that reveals just how important a name can be.
Written & directed by: John Smith
Produced by: John Smith
Cinematography: John Smith
Editing: John Smith
Sound: John Smith, Philippe Ciompi
Cast: John Smith (himself)
Production, Press/Social Media Agency:
John Smith Films
https://johnsmithfilms.com/
World Sales:
LUX
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