Director Milanio Santanais

​CROOKED SMILE​​

a film by Milanio Drummond

 

Quick Info
​"Crooked Smile" is a short horror film shot on a Canon 60D DSLR. This film was shot in various locations throughout Charlotte, NC.

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​CREDITS

Writer, Director, Editor: Milanio Drummond

Screenplay, Co-writer: Quinton Woodruff
Cinematographer: Cory McKennan
Starring: Corey Dargan, Jared Mimbs, Stephen Linn, Tayona Fraylon, Raymond Bowie, Brett Tolliver, Lisa Bradford
Production Manager: Teherra Branch
Audio Engineer: William Brooks
Assistant Camera: Milanio Drummond
Grips: Rico McDaniel, Danielle Werts
Locations Manager: Milanio Drummond
Production Assistants: Gavin Davis
Filmed With: Canon DSLR, Canon Lenses
Special Thanks: Mattie's Diner, Heroes Aren't Hard to Find, Lea Anderson, Geraldine Taylor, Tiasha Lark, Willie Moore, Hawatha Taylor, William S. Davis, Quaani Muhammad, Rita Henderson, Anthony Hines

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Synopsis​ (Short)

​“Crooked Smile” is a short film based A comic book artist named Jeff tries to venture out with a new idea for the struggling independent comic distributor.  His new boss doesn’t think his ideas fit the new direction the company is going for in the upcoming quarters.  Jeff decides to take a different approach than before in order to get ideas for his newest creation.  Jeff works tirelessly to gain the attention from his boss in an effort to display his hard work and dedication towards his new comic.  Encouraging words from friends comfort Jeff throughout the long stressful overtime hours as he works alone to create a worthwhile comic anti-hero.  Jess strives to get the exposure his comic needs by overcoming his own obstacles.  He won’t stop until the entire world knows about this new way of clowning around.
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Production Stills

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