Calum Rhys

Writer, Director, Editor

Our award-winning and BAFTA qualifying short DIVIDED WE STAND is now available to watch online.

BRIGADE coming 2025.

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

Whilst it's been some time since the last, I finally got around to refining my showreel. I've had the pleasure of working with some incredible talent and I can't thank them all enough for the support I’ve received on this journey so far.

https://t.co/AGwwxEu2zG

[Smashing UK Productions @SmashingUKProd]

15 years ago, Smashing UK Productions began in Worcestershire. From Cannes to BAFTA to 22M views, it's been a wild ride. Here's to the next chapter! 🔥🎬

#smashinguk15 #filmjourney #indiefilm #cannes #bafta

[Smashing UK Productions @SmashingUKProd]

With pre-production back underway on BRIGADE, this weekend saw our team trekking across Snowdonia scouting out locations for the upcoming film shoot.

[Smashing UK Productions @SmashingUKProd]

Today marks the 14th anniversary of Smashing UK Productions. The past few years have been incredible, but it's the future that truly excites us, with a slew of films and media ventures on the horizon. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey so far.

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

Our WWI short film DIVIDED WE STAND is finally online to watch!

https://t.co/baqyNHxfHY

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

@E_Whitehouse293 Was needed. Added some zest to a somewhat slow evening haha I was genuinely falling asleep until it happened, my attention peaked then 😂

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

@E_Whitehouse293 The only saddening part, but at least Dune swept most of the categories. Here's to it going Fury Road and winning all the technical categories.

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

A huge thanks to @BhamFilmFest for featuring my short 'Divided We Stand' in their Midlands Filmmakers Showcase and the two award nominations it's received. Devastated that I was unable to attend.

[Birmingham Film Festival @BHAMFILMFEST]

Midlands Filmmakers Showcase.
A selection of award nominated local films
TONIGHT 7:15pm ....FREE
Great films, great networking, great night!
https://t.co/Utj5Laa2mt

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

@tompcrilly This 7-time Oscar-nominated master of writing is good and all, but at least Michael Bay gets his project's green lit though, we can rest easy...

[Midlands Movies @MidlandsMovies]

And the winner is...Brad Sweetman for Divided We Stand!!!

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

A huge thanks to the @RIFilmFest team for the selection of 'Divided We Stand' as a semi-finalist!

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

Ecstatic to have been nominated for best cinematography, by a jury containing none other than the brilliant Shane Meadows. A huge thanks to Michael and the entire @midlandsmovies team. Further congratulations to Sebastian, Brad, and Natalie!

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

The past few months have been somewhat slow on the film-side due to festival cancellations, however, things are finally starting to get moving again and we’re happy to announce that our short has been selected to host its European premiere in London at @ShortSightedLDN!

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

It’s been a while, but we finally managed to hit half a million views on 'Our Father'. A huge congratulations to the cast and crew involved who've ensured this film continues to gain momentum 4 years after its online debut. Now for 1 million!

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

Another classic talent of cinema has passed. RIP Mr Plummer (1929-2021), from 'The Sound of Music' up to 'Knives Out', you've left an incredible legacy behind!

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

A huge thanks to @FilmShortage for featuring our trailer on their site!

[Film Shortage @FilmShortage]

Divided We stand (trailer)

dir. by Calum Rhys

https://t.co/vklQ1Hc0FH

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

I'm happy to finally release the trailer for our upcoming World War I drama 'Divided We Stand’. Hope you enjoy!
https://t.co/pzYdHGyIV6

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

@TheAcademy Three hombres contend with one another as they race in search of buried gold.

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

Sean Connery’s Bond films were a huge part of my childhood and were what led me into pursuing filmmaking, so it’s saddening to hear of his passing. RIP Mr. Bond!

[Calum Rhys @CalRhys]

Happy to announce that my short 'Divided We Stand’ has been selected to premiere at the OSCAR-qualifying Izmir Short Film Festival in Turkey. Chuffed to be able to host our premiere at one of the most prominent film events in Western Asia. A huge shoutout to everyone involved!