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Normal Jean, a young southern girl, confesses to a tape recorder how she laid a giant egg which is filled with babies.

  • Emanuel Smith
    Director
    But Not For ME
  • Emanuel Smith
    Writer
  • Marcus Franklin
    Producer
    I'm Not There, Be Kind Rewind, Lackawanna Blues
  • Nicole Beharie
    Key Cast
    "Normal Jean"
    Black Mirror,Monsters and Men , Sleepy Hollow , 42
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Sci-Fi
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 39 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 1, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Sony
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Emanuel Smith

Emanuel Smith is a visual storyteller based out of Brooklyn, NY. He has established himself as a multi-genre video director, producer and visual artist.

A South Florida native, he began his directing career while studying at New York University’s Graduate Film Program where he completed his M.F.A.
As a feature film editor, Emanuel's projects have been screened internationally while garnering awards and recognition for his work.

In 2016, he won "Best Editor" at the Hoboken International Film Festival for the feature film But Not For Me. He was also invited to speak on behalf of his work at the New Voices Series event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Grounded in strong visual storytelling, Emanuel continues to push boundaries with his unique style and sensibility.

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