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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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Hide HideDirector (18 titles)
2013 No Clue (post-production)
 
2011 Sisters & Brothers
 
2010-2011 Hiccups (TV series)
– Novel Idea (2011)
– Gym Dandy (2011)
– Hippy Anniversary (2010)
 
2010 Fathers & Sons
 
2010 Repeaters
 
2009 Cole
 
2008 Mothers&Daughters
 
2007 Normal
 
2006 Unnatural & Accidental
 
2005 Severed
 
2003 Emile
 
2002 Indie Truth: An Inquiry Into the Documentary (TV documentary)
 
2001 Lola
 
2001 Bang! (segment "Bang!")
 
2000 A Scattering of Seeds (TV series documentary)
– The Impossible Home: Robert Kroetsch and His German Roots (2000)
 
1999 Life and Times (TV series documentary)
– Out of Orbit: The Life and Times of Marshall McLuhan (1999)
 
1999 Johnny
 
1998 Brothers from Vietnam (documentary)
 
Show ShowProducer (14 titles)
2013 No Clue (co-producer) (post-production)
 
2011 Sisters & Brothers (producer)
 
2010 Fathers & Sons (producer)
 
2010 Repeaters (producer)
 
2009 Cole (producer)
 
2008 Mothers&Daughters (producer)
 
2007 Normal (producer)
 
2006 Unnatural & Accidental (producer)
 
2004 Lucky Stars (executive producer)
 
2004 Reflection (short) (executive producer)
 
2003 Emile (executive producer, producer)
 
2001 Lola (co-producer)
 
1999 Johnny (producer)
 
1998 Brothers from Vietnam (documentary) (producer)
 
Show ShowCinematographer (15 titles)
2011 Sisters & Brothers
 
2010 Fathers & Sons
 
2010 The Closer You Get to Canada (short)
 
2010 Repeaters
 
2009 Cole
 
2008 Valentines (short) (director of photography)
 
2008 Mothers&Daughters
 
2007 Normal (director of photography)
 
2006 Unnatural & Accidental
 
2005 Floored by Love (TV movie) (director of photography)
 
2004 Rugged Rich and the Ona Ona (short)
 
2003 Emile (director of photography)
 
2002 Indie Truth: An Inquiry Into the Documentary (TV documentary)
 
1999 Life and Times (TV series documentary)
– Out of Orbit: The Life and Times of Marshall McLuhan (1999)
 
1999 Staring at a Fearful Ocean (short) (director of photography)
 
Show ShowWriter (9 titles)
2009 The Kid: Chamaco (written by)
 
2008 Mothers&Daughters (creator)
 
2007 They Wait (screenplay)
 
2005 Severed (screenplay)
 
2003 Emile (written by)
 
2002 Indie Truth: An Inquiry Into the Documentary (TV documentary) (written by)
 
2001 Lola
 
1999 Johnny (writer)
 
1998 Brothers from Vietnam (documentary) (writer)
 
Show ShowCamera and Electrical Department (8 titles)
2010 The Closer You Get to Canada (short) (camera operator)
 
2008 Valentines (short) (camera operator)
 
2008 Mothers&Daughters (camera operator)
 
2007 Normal (aerial cinematographer: second unit)
 
2005 Severed (second camera operator)
 
2004 Rugged Rich and the Ona Ona (short) (camera operator)
 
1995 Jungleground (additional first assistant camera)
 
1993 Avonlea (TV series) (camera trainee - 3 episodes)
– The Dinner (1993) (camera trainee)
– Moving On (1993) (camera trainee)
– Boys Will Be Boys (1993) (camera trainee)
 
Show ShowActor (2 titles)
2008 Mothers&Daughters
Documentary Filmmaker
 
2001 Lola
Tow Yard Attendant
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
2006 The Orchid and the Rose (short) (consultant to director)
 
Show ShowEditor (1 title)
1998 Brothers from Vietnam (documentary)
 
Show ShowSelf (5 titles)
2011 The 13th Annual Leo Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Producer - Best Feature Length Drama - x2, Nominee: Best Cinematography in a Feature Length Drama, Nominee: Best Direction in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program, Nominee: Best Direction in a Feature Length Drama
 
2011 The Nine Steps of Repeaters (short)
Himself
 
2009 Vancouver Vagabond (documentary)
Himself - Vancouver Filmmaker
 
2008 The 10th Annual Leo Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Direction in a Feature Length Drama
 
2000 A Scattering of Seeds (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Impossible Home: Robert Kroetsch and His German Roots (2000) … Himself
 

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Mothers&Daughters -- A comedic exploration of the turbulent lives of three very different women and the complex relationship each has with her daughter. Emile -- International Trailer for Emile They Wait -- A young mother and her six-year-old son come face to face with the mysteries of two murders and a great crime against the Chinese community into which they have recently arrived from Shanghai.
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