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Chris Smith

Directing

10.2 Popularity May 20, 1970 (55 years old) Rahway, New Jersey, USA

Chris Smith (born in 20 May 1970; Rahway) is an American film documentary director, cameraman, producer, writer, and editor. He is best known for directing American Movie, which was awarded the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival.

Smith completed his first film, Amer...

Biography

Chris Smith (born in 20 May 1970; Rahway) is an American film documentary director, cameraman, producer, writer, and editor. He is best known for directing American Movie, which was awarded the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival.

Smith completed his first film, American Job, while attending the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee's Graduate Film Program. Chris met Mark Borchardt (the subject of American Movie) while editing American Job, and began filming a documentary about the making of Mark's psychological thriller Coven. Both films played at the Sundance Film Festival, and American Movie was bought by Sony Pictures for $1 million.

Chris Smith's directing credits include: Collapse (2009), The Pool (2007), The Yes Men (2003), Home Movie (2001), American Movie (1999), and American Job (1996). He is signed to Smuggler for representation.

Filmography 68

2025
Never Get Busted! Movie

Executive Producer

2025
2024
Biggest Heist Ever Movie

Director

2024
Mr. McMahon TV

Executive Producer

2024
Mr. McMahon TV

Director

2024
Mr. McMahon TV

Creator

2024
Hollywood Con Queen TV

Executive Producer

2024
2024
2024
DEVO Movie

Director

2024
DEVO Movie

Camera Operator

2024
Bitconned Movie

Producer

2023
WHAM! Movie

Director

2023
WHAM! Movie

Producer

2022
Branson TV

Director

2022
Branson TV

Creator

2022
The Pez Outlaw Movie

Executive Producer

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Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Male
Birthday May 20, 1970 (55 years old)
Place of Birth Rahway, New Jersey, USA
Years Active 1996 - 2025
Popularity 10.2
Career Stats
68 Total Credits
1 Movie Roles
2 Photos