Drama · United Kingdom · 2021 · 20m

Smudged Smile

Director

Cast

Mia McKenna-Bruce as Zoe Elliot Levey as John Anna Acton as Laura Priya Blackburn as Lucy John Carter as Jacob Jenny Walters as Mrs. Reeves

Crew

Xenia Patricia — Director of Photography Emmalie El Fadli — Editor Gaby Ambler — Original Music Composer Hannah Westall — Writer Oriane Pick — Producer Ella Greenwood — Producer

Tagline

A smile can paint a thousand stories.

Synopsis

Zoe is a joyful teenager whose infectious love for life elevates everyone around her. Her sweet 16 is coming up; everything is going well in Zoe’s world. But a smile can paint a thousand stories. Struggling with her mental health whilst maintaining the goofy, happy image that everyone knows and loves, Zoe faces an inner turmoil that overshadows what is meant to be the most exciting night of her year.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

short film

Key Collaborators

Ella Greenwood Director Xenia Patricia Director of Photography Emmalie El Fadli Editor Gaby Ambler Original Music Composer Hannah Westall Writer Oriane Pick Producer Ella Greenwood Producer Giorgia Lee Joseph Production Design Olivia Hulme Costume Design

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