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Shawn Lamont Smith

Born April 22, 2002 (age 24)

Shawn Lamont Smith (born April 22nd, 2002) is an American filmmaker. He made his debut in 2023 with the film "Peels The Feels" (2023). He's also produced, written directed, edited, and acted in films such as Find Comfort (2023) & Grey Christmas (2023). He is also one of the co-founders of a small indie film company called "Shawn & Zeb Classics" based in Virginia. Outside of filmmaking, he also pu…

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Now What?

Now What? · 2026

Randy is struggling with the weight of his new changing world

Find Comfort

Find Comfort · 2023

MovieAdventureMusic

Mekhi, a 14-year-old boy is struggling with his identity and wants to change who he is. Through the guidance of his “friend” Chuck the Duck, Mekhi goes on a spontaneous quest to adhere to his want to change.

Trash

MovieComedyFantasy

Two brothers are given the hardest task a human could do. They have to find a way to take out the trash.

Silent Night

Silent Night · 2025

After returning home from shopping, Belle is met with an early Christmas surprise when an intruder breaks into her home, knocks her unconscious, and ties her up. Belle now waits for her husband to return home to save her from this mysterious man.

Pneuma

MovieScience FictionHorror

Aiden is struggling to finish an essay about evolution. He goes through every trial and error until he finds an easy solution, however the easy path doesn’t always lead to quality.

Grey Christmas

Grey Christmas · 2023

MovieHorrorComedy

A man meets up with his friend, expecting a long awaited Christmas present. He soon finds out that it's a lot more than he initially expected.

REVIVER

REVIVER · 2026

REVIVER is an independent experimental short film that blends psychological drama with surreal storytelling to explore identity, redemption, and the consequences of our choices.

Peels The Feels

Peels The Feels · 2023

Peels The Feels

An anonymous woman meets an anonymous man which at first feels like a love at first sight trope.

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Now What?

Now What? · 2026

Randy is struggling with the weight of his new changing world

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Find Comfort

Find Comfort · 2023

MovieAdventureMusic

Mekhi, a 14-year-old boy is struggling with his identity and wants to change who he is. Through the guidance of his “friend” Chuck the Duck, Mekhi goes on a spontaneous quest to adhere to his want to change.

Director

Trash

MovieComedyFantasy

Two brothers are given the hardest task a human could do. They have to find a way to take out the trash.

Director

Silent Night

Silent Night · 2025

After returning home from shopping, Belle is met with an early Christmas surprise when an intruder breaks into her home, knocks her unconscious, and ties her up. Belle now waits for her husband to return home to save her from this mysterious man.

Director

Pneuma

MovieScience FictionHorror

Aiden is struggling to finish an essay about evolution. He goes through every trial and error until he finds an easy solution, however the easy path doesn’t always lead to quality.

Director

Grey Christmas

Grey Christmas · 2023

MovieHorrorComedy

A man meets up with his friend, expecting a long awaited Christmas present. He soon finds out that it's a lot more than he initially expected.

Director

REVIVER

REVIVER · 2026

REVIVER is an independent experimental short film that blends psychological drama with surreal storytelling to explore identity, redemption, and the consequences of our choices.

Siris

Peels The Feels

Peels The Feels · 2023

Peels The Feels

An anonymous woman meets an anonymous man which at first feels like a love at first sight trope.

Director

To Be a Broken Black Lover

To Be a Broken Black Lover · 2025

To Be a Broken Black Lover

MovieDramaRomance

After a vulnerable date with a kind-hearted woman, a guarded Black man struggling with emotional scars finds himself at a crossroads. As the two reconnect in a quiet park, unspoken truths surface, leading to an unexpected revelation.

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