
Carter Smith
Directing
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'.
Behind the camera
2025Atlantic City
Director
2023The Passenger
Director
2022Swallowed
Director & Writer
2019Midnight Kiss
Director
2018Sucker
Director & Screenplay
2015They Come at Night, Mostly
Director
2014Jamie Marks Is Dead
Director & Screenplay
2012Par-courts Gay, Volume 2
Director
2011Yearbook
Director
2009Boys On Film 3: American Boy
Director & Writer
2008The Ruins
Director
2007Boys Life 6
Writer
2007Junge Rebellen
Director
2006Bugcrush
Director & Writer