Private Project

Grimoire Vol. 1

A broken lone gunslinger hunts the creature responsible for the death of his wife and children with the help of an ancient magical Grimoire.

  • Donovan Smith
    Director
  • Donovan Smith
    Writer
  • Donovan Smith
    Producer
  • Scott Smith
    Producer
  • Joe Gurmo
    Key Cast
    "Gunslinger"
  • Donovan Smith
    Key Cast
    "Creature from the Creek"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    sci-fi, fantasy, horror
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 39 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 13, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • A Night of Misfit Films Festival
    Phoenix
    United States
    November 25, 2022
    North American Premiere
    Winner Audience Favorite
  • River Stone International Film Festival
    Mumbai, Maharashtra
    India
    January 22, 2023
    Winner Best Sci-Fi Film
  • Golden Horse International Film Festival
    SIVAGANGAI
    India
    February 13, 2023
    Winner Best Debut Short Film, Best Debut Director, Best Original Score
  • Sittannavasal International Film Festival
    Sittannavasal
    India
    Winner Best Sci-Fi Short Film, Best Trailer, Best Actor, Best Original Score, Best Writer, Best Editor, Best Concept
  • Triloka International FilmFare Awards
    Balaclava
    India
    Winner Best Actor In An Indie Short, Special Jury Award - Best First Time Director, Special Mention Award - Best Cinematography
  • Black Hat Film Festival
    Budapest
    Hungary
    Winner Best Sci-Fi / Fantasy
  • Rameshwaram International Film Festival
    Tamil Nadu
    India
    Winner Best Horror Short Film
  • Barcelona Indie Awards
    Barcelona
    Spain
    Winner Best Black & White Film
  • Best International Film Festival
    București
    Romania
    Winner Best Science Fiction
Director Biography - Donovan Smith

Born and raised in Chandler, Arizona, Donovan 'Monster' Smith is an author, writer, producer, actor, award-winning director, and mixed martial artist.

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