Carter Smith

Personal Info

Known ForDirecting
Born1971-09-06
BirthplaceTopsham, Maine, USA

Carter Smith

Directing

Biography

Maine-native Carter Smith began his career in the world of fashion photography. His breakthrough story included a series of gritty, documentary-style portraits of teen life in the Midwest, which appeared in the British magazine ID. His fashion work and celebrity portraits have since been featured in The New York Times Magazine, Vogue, GQ, and W, all photographed in the cinematic style that has become Carter's signature. He has directed commercials for clients such as Lancome, Tommy Hilfiger and Tiffany's. He collaborated with author Dennis Cooper on an feature film script titled 'Warm'.

Notable Works

Prominent titles featuring Carter Smith

Filmography

Production & Directing (24)

2025
2025
Atlantic CityMakeup Artist
2023
6.5
2022
SwallowedWriter
5.6
2022
SwallowedDirector
5.6
2022
SwallowedProducer
5.6
2019
5.4
2018
SuckerDirector
2018
SuckerScreenplay
5.6
2014
5.6
2011
YearbookDirector
2008
The RuinsDirector
6.0
2007
4.4
2007
2006
BugcrushWriter
5.8
2006
BugcrushDirector
5.8
1996
Cannibal! The MusicalFirst Assistant Camera
6.4
—
HeadlockDirector
—
HeadlockWriter