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John Smith

Director, Actor, Writer, Editor, Additional CreditsBorn January 1, 1952 (74 years)
John Smith was born in Walthamstow, London in 1952 and studied film at the Royal College of Art, during which time he became a member of the London Filmmakers Co-op. Since 1972 Smith has made over fifty film, video and installation works that have been shown in independent cinemas, art galleries and on television around the world and awarded major prizes at many international film festivals. He received a Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award for Artists in 2011, and in 2013 he was the winner of Film London’s Jarman Award.

Known For

  • The Girl Chewing Gum
  • Blight
  • Om
  • Hackney Marshes

John Smith Filmography

2020
Twice · as Self
2003
Cinema16: British Short Films · as Self - Commentary, The Girl Chewing Gum
1991
Movie Days (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee

2019
1987
The Black Tower · as (voice)

2018
The Punchline - Where Comedy Hurts · as Director Of Photography
1978
Hackney Marshes · as Cinematographer

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