Painted Smiles

A casual night of cartoons and flirting turns into a nightmare when a group of friends encounters terrifying clowns in the woods. Chaos, blood, and shocking twists leave nothing—and no one—safe.

  • Spencer Winburn
    Director
    Sugarloaf: Home Sweet Home
  • Zach Dixon
    Director
  • Zach Dixon
    Writer
  • Zach Dixon
    Producer
  • Spencer Winburn
    Producer
  • Greyson Johnson
    Producer
  • Gabrielle Gaymon
    Key Cast
    "Angela"
  • Diego Gonzalez
    Key Cast
    "Daniel"
  • Kelsey Baker
    Key Cast
    "Ashley"
  • Clarence Adams
    Key Cast
    "Clown"
  • Skyler Mayer
    Key Cast
    "Clown"
  • Zach Dixon
    Key Cast
    "Clown"
  • Paul Hurley
    Key Cast
    "Officer"
  • Greyson Johnson
    Gaffer
  • Greyson Johnson
    Director of Photography
  • Spencer Winburn
    Director of Photography
  • Savannah Manes
    SFX Makeup
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Spencer Winburn, Zach Dixon

Spencer Winburn is an American film director, writer, and producer known for his 2024 psychological thriller Sugarloaf: Home Sweet Home. He co-directs Painted Smiles with Zach Dixon, an American podcaster, actor, and writer who penned the story. Together, they craft a suspenseful and thrilling cinematic experience.

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Director Statement

"I’ve always found it fascinating to bring to life stories inspired by real events, and the clown sightings in South Carolina in 2016 were especially eerie and captivating. With The Last Laugh, we wanted to explore that tension and fear in a way that’s thrilling, entertaining, and unforgettable." - Director Zach Dixon