Smudged Smile
“A smile can paint a thousand stories.”
Synopsis
Zoe is a joyful teenager whose infectious love for life elevates everyone around her. Her sweet 16 is coming up; everything is going well in Zoe’s world. But a smile can paint a thousand stories. Struggling with her mental health whilst maintaining the goofy, happy image that everyone knows and loves, Zoe faces an inner turmoil that overshadows what is meant to be the most exciting night of her year.
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SMUDGED SMILE | OFFICIAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Children's Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ella Greenwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Hannah Westall
- Original Score
- Gaby Ambler
- Original Title
- Smudged Smile
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Broken Flames Productions, Candid Broads Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ella Greenwood
Hannah Westall
Gaby Ambler
Xenia Patricia
Emmalie El Fadli
Ralph Castillo, Suzanne Ordas Curry, Ruth DesRoches, Nate Gilbert, Emme Lentino
Department Leadership Roster
Ella Greenwood
Director
Hannah Westall
Writer
Oriane Pick
Producer
Ella Greenwood
Producer
Gaby Ambler
Original Music Composer
Xenia Patricia
Director of Photography
Emmalie El Fadli
Editor
Giorgia Lee Joseph
Production Design
Olivia Hulme
Costume Design
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What is Smudged Smile about?
Zoe is a joyful teenager whose infectious love for life elevates everyone around her. Her sweet 16 is coming up; everything is going well in Zoe’s world. But a smile can paint a thousand stories. Struggling with her mental health whilst maintaining the goofy, happy image that everyone knows and loves, Zoe faces an inner turmoil that overshadows what is meant to be the most exciting night of her year.
Who directed Smudged Smile?
Smudged Smile was directed by Ella Greenwood.
Who stars in Smudged Smile?
The principal cast of Smudged Smile includes Mia McKenna-Bruce, Elliot Levey, Anna Acton, Priya Blackburn, John Carter.
When was Smudged Smile released and how long is it?
Smudged Smile was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Smudged Smile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smudged Smile was composed by Gaby Ambler.