John R. Smith Jnr.

The Woodsman

Bernie Davis, a Christmas tree salesman, has three trees left to sell on Christmas Eve. As the night progresses, his anxiety (and alcohol) leads him to take unconventional measures to ensure that his lot is sold and his soul is safe.

The History of Everything Circa 1993: F/K/A Kissy Cousins Monster Babies

Two Hollywood Producers try to save their dying careers by creating a blockbuster out of old movies and their warped imaginations. What they don't know is that they are being mined for their creative and technological ideas. The film was in production for 25 years and shot in seven states including Washington D.C. (Linklater eat your heart out!). Homages galore. The next Rocky Horror.

Curdled Café

A man-child named Buddy and his counterpart, The Suit, cross paths late one night in a homey diner.

Breakfast of Champions

An energetic saleswoman pushes a reluctant bar owner to display her advertising.

Take from Me

Take from Me, alternatively titled Love Dogs, is a gripping thriller that follows the life of John, a grieving local man, as he finds solace and intrigue in a mysterious young woman who purchases his old farmhouse. Simultaneously, a sense of unease grips the town when a resident goes missing, leading the local police captain to suspect a sinister presence looming over their community.

Worlds

A documentary film crew discovers an otherworldly mystery while investigating an unsolved murder.

The Red Reina

An egregiously wealthy businessman celebrates his most recent purchase when his party is interrupted by a mysterious "bride."

Ericson, the Auteur

Ericson, an Elvis-obsessed musician, spirals when his estranged mother who promised to attend the show doesn't show up.

I’ve Seen All I Need to See

After the sudden and violent death of her estranged sister, an actor leaves Los Angeles and returns to her hometown in search of answers.

Eephus

As an imminent construction project looms over their beloved small-town baseball field, a pair of New England rec-league teams face off for the last time. Tensions flare up and ceremonial laughs are shared as an era of camaraderie and escapism fades into an uncertain future.

Michael Solace

A screenwriter finds himself on a surreal odyssey where he wrestles with selling his soul and his script.