Project Detail

Two Pids

The CN Tower viewed from a hotel window
The CN Tower viewed from a hotel window

Synopsis

After the world premiere of his film Being John Smith at the Toronto International Film Festival, an unexpected encounter in a hotel elevator leads the filmmaker to question the nature of reality.

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 min
Format
HD video
Director
John Smith
Producer
John Smith
Editor
John Smith
Screenwriter
John Smith
Director of Photography
John Smith
Sound
Philippe Ciompi, John Smith

Production Status

Production Company

John Smith Films

John Smith
164 Richmond Road
London E8 3HN

Sales Company

John Smith Films

John Smith
164 Richmond Road
London E8 3HN

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