writer & filmmaker & musician
Joined July 2012
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Feb 3
Hey all! I don’t post much here anymore.
Film and directing updates live on Instagram → instagram.com/jsmithwriter/
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Jun 12
The satirical murder mystery that was shot on peanuts and somehow marketed as a horror still makes me smile. The lively discussions it sparks are all part of the fun.
DAGGERS INN now streaming on most major platforms. Enjoy!
#DaggersInnMovie #MurderMystery #StreamingNow
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James Smith retweeted
Next month we'll be launching a new Kickstarter campaign to raise additional funds for Spanish-set horror movie, The Finca. Your support will help pay for essential production costs so pls like, share & sign up to the KS pre-launch page to bring the horror to life!💀
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And one week later, Daggers Inn has smashed its own record and now sits at 10,312 on IMDbPro!!🙌
💫Check out this creepy indie flick with "Great characters and plenty of twists." free on @PrimeVideo
🗡️Daggers Inn has reached an all time high in the @imdbpro hit parade for movies this week.
💫PLUS our witchy murder mystery can now be watched free on @primevideo
🔥So if you have a subscription, there's now no excuse to open the doors of the Daggers Inn and step inside...
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James Smith retweeted
The Finca is launching soon on Kickstarter. Sign up to receive exclusive, one-off perks and discounts to unlock the horror... #TikTok #thefincamovie #horrormovie #horrorlore vm.tiktok.com/ZNR7yeYve/
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James Smith retweeted
🗡️Daggers Inn has reached an all time high in the @imdbpro hit parade for movies this week.
💫PLUS our witchy murder mystery can now be watched free on @primevideo
🔥So if you have a subscription, there's now no excuse to open the doors of the Daggers Inn and step inside...
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Jun 1
Railway sun from a few days ago in the Midlands - now down in Essex prepping for a shoot! #filmmakinglife #trainspotting #rayafilmslondon
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James Smith retweeted
The Finca is inspired by real events & set in a real location. Conceived by humans. Crafted by human hands. No AI. Just raw horror. If you want to get behind this project & become part of the tribe, search for The Finca on @Kickstarter to learn more & register your interest!
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05:20am ... Just me, skylarks and the rest of the dawn chorus singing their glorious little hearts out🥰
#morningrun #bestpartoftheday #lovenature💚
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May 23
Will be worth the wait...
May 23
Great conversations around Cult Night in Cannes.
We’re currently deep in final post-production.
In the meantime, the project page is here for anyone curious about the cast, teaser and updates: imdb.com/title/tt34242111/?r…
#CultNightMovie #rayafilmslondon
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May 19
New Cannes vlog now live! 🎬 Actress @_nkwright talks indie films, high-end TV, actors’ agents, opportunities in the industry, and working on neo-noir thriller Cult Night. Watch here: youtu.be/0PC_LCoOk_Q
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May 18
New Cannes vlog now live! 🎬
Actor Will O'Donnell joins me to talk Hollywood films, zero-budget indie projects, opportunities at Cannes, and guerrilla filmmaking on Cult Night.
Watch here: youtu.be/wfBHR-i2Hvs?si=CHDM…
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May 18
ICYMI 🔪
“Like a bag of dope hidden in a dumpster, Smith includes an incredibly delicate horror element to spill the tea a little.”
Thanks to @FilmThreat for the wonderfully offbeat review of Daggers Inn.
Now streaming!
filmthreat.com/reviews/dagge…
#DaggersInnMovie
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May 17
No time for the full Cannes vlogs?🎬☀️
Dip into the SHORTS on my YouTube channel for quick glimpses of the madness, film market chaos, crowds, yachts, red carpets and indie filmmaker life at the Cannes Film Festival!
Watch here: youtube.com/@jsmithwriter
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James Smith retweeted
May 16
@cspenceproducer @jsmithwriter Impossible not to think of you both in Walthamstow! 😁😘 Xx
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May 16
This cool review is nicely written and made me chuckle! #DaggersInnMovie #filmreview
May 16
"…a greasy, country gravy-covered pile of spookiness that is best consumed at a time of diminished consciousness." Michael Talbot-Haynes eats the cheese of Daggers Inn.
filmthreat.com/reviews/dagge… #SupportIndieFilm #DaggersInn #Horror
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May 15
“Daggers Inn is overflowing with the big cobblestone energy of its English country village location.”
Thanks @FilmThreat & Michael Talbot-Haynes for the thoughtful review 🔪
Streaming now!
filmthreat.com/reviews/dagge…
#DaggersInnMovie #IndieFilm #Mystery #CultCinema
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James Smith retweeted
May 15
Sunshine, screenings, meetings & a few cold beers in Cannes.
Three upcoming film projects moving toward production & are always happy to connect with producers, sales agents, distributors, festivals and collaborators.
#CannesFilmFestival #IndieFilm #FilmMarket #rayafilmslondon
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May 14
Vlog #3 from Cannes is now live! 🎬
We talk The Finca Kickstarter campaign, the realities of Cannes accreditation and screenings, plus what we’re doing at the film market promoting and selling Cult Night.
Watch here: youtu.be/OUDAYH0WshQ
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May 13
CANNES insights and more silly stuff like this over on my YouTube channel! Handle: @jsmithwriter #shorts #indiefilm #cannes2026 #rayafilmslondon youtube.com/shorts/2jN5uYFwX…
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May 11
Vlog #2 from Cannes is live! 📷📷
We walk the bay, explore the build-up to the Cannes Film Festival, talk indie filmmaking, upcoming projects, and our June shoot.
Watch here: youtu.be/1pHBxeHnfgs
#CannesFilmFestival #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #FilmMarket #RayaFilmsLondon
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