Smile (2005)

Sugarspun Pictures (11 mins)

Smile (2005)

Angered by the drug dealers plying their trade outside his flat, Dave Webster begins his own hidden surveillance operation.

• Written, Produced & Directed Carlo Ortu
• Line Producer Vito Zonchello
• Sound/Editing Charlie Orchard

Featuring Ian Attfield, Phil Bailey, Ben Hurley, Marie Ortu, Rob Foster, Darren Chainey, Ellie Parson, Abi Wood, Carlo Ortu

View the film here.

"It stood out for me as easily one of the most original and enjoyable pieces of work I'd seen in ages." - Ben Blaine, Shooting People

"You’ve made this film that flies by with effortless simplicity and continuity, which will most likely be the envy of all independent filmmakers. Well done."
- Mark Brown,
Northern Heights Film Festival

"Of the other comedic offerings, Carlo Ortu's Smile, about an over-zealous neighbourhood watcher, worked best."
- The Scotsman 11/01/06 Film Review following
Shoot First screening at the Edinburgh Filmhouse

Screenings

• Sutton Film Festival (2005)
• Shoot First @ The Edinburgh Film House (2006)
• Shortwave Films @ 93 Feet East, London (2006)
• Production London's BANG! @ 19-20 Bar, London (2006)
• Martini & Shorts @ The Griffin, London (2006)
• Indieshorts @ The Offside Bar, London (2006)
• Northern Heights Film Festival, London (2006)
• Final Cut @ Revenge, Brighton (2006)
• Filmstock International Film Festival, Luton (2006)
• The Angel Film Festival, London (2006)
• Port Eliot Literary Festival, Plymouth (2006)
• Film Night @ The Fox, London (2006)
• The "Can" Short Film Festival (2006)
• Non-Multiplex Cinema Group@ Dragon Hall, London (2006)
• Published: The Scotsman 11/01/06
• Published: Showreel Issue 11 March/April 2006
• Broadcast: Propeller TV (Sky channel 195)