Experiencing Interruptions?

Artist Block

An abused painter, an insecure comic book writer, and a closeted mixed-martial-artist must confront their childhood trauma.

  • Carter Trey Smith
    Director
  • Carter Trey Smith
    Writer
  • Rosana Lucia
    Producer
  • Will Dowler
    Producer
  • Ava Simone
    Producer
  • Ava Simone
    Key Cast
    "Elizabeth"
  • Myles Bright
    Key Cast
    "Nate"
  • Noah McAdams
    Key Cast
    "Billy JR"
  • Anne Bishop
    Key Cast
    "Loretta"
  • Robert Love
    Key Cast
    "Bill Sr."
  • Pranav Mysore
    Key Cast
    "Justin"
  • Emmaline Morris
    Key Cast
    "Jasmine"
  • Jason Kutzin
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 10, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Savannah College of Art and Design
Director Biography - Carter Trey Smith

Carter is a writer-director from Austin, Texas. He has over six years experience as an actor and seven years as a short film writer-director. In 2022, he founded the film production company 'Smith Film House'. His focus is in psychological drama screenwriting and direction.

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Director Statement

Childhood trauma and abuse affects everyone. As an artist, it is inherent to cope with this through creation. Artist Block is the story of three different artists who must come to terms with their past and present.