James Smith

writer & filmmaker & musician

[James Smith @jsmithwriter]

Hey all! I don’t post much here anymore.
Film and directing updates live on Instagram → https://t.co/PpWoLx5Ndl

[Caroline Spence @cspenceproducer]

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 https://t.co/mW6dK5zweD

[Caroline Spence @cspenceproducer]

🗡️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...

[James Smith @jsmithwriter]

Railway sun from a few days ago in the Midlands - now down in Essex prepping for a shoot! #filmmakinglife #trainspotting #rayafilmslondon

[Caroline Spence @cspenceproducer]

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!

[Caroline Spence @cspenceproducer]

05:20am ... Just me, skylarks and the rest of the dawn chorus singing their glorious little hearts out🥰
#morningrun #bestpartoftheday #lovenature💚

[James Smith @jsmithwriter]

Will be worth the wait...

[Raya Films @RayaFilms]

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: https://t.co/DbOK4FEGyw

#CultNightMovie #rayafilmslondon

[James Smith @jsmithwriter]

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: https://t.co/aa5ahAN843

[James Smith @jsmithwriter]

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: https://t.co/jXCM7UeEw6

[Raya Films @RayaFilms]

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!

https://t.co/FTlajBnXQs

#DaggersInnMovie

[James Smith @jsmithwriter]

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: https://t.co/DxsLMUkGmC

[Pat Garrett @patgarrett777]

@cspenceproducer @jsmithwriter Impossible not to think of you both in Walthamstow! 😁😘 Xx

[James Smith @jsmithwriter]

This cool review is nicely written and made me chuckle! #DaggersInnMovie #filmreview

[Film Threat @FilmThreat]

"…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.
https://t.co/kxaa9VchpS #SupportIndieFilm #DaggersInn #Horror

[Raya Films @RayaFilms]

“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!

https://t.co/FTlajBnXQs

#DaggersInnMovie #IndieFilm #Mystery #CultCinema

[Raya Films @RayaFilms]

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

[James Smith @jsmithwriter]

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: https://t.co/XyYB7ji8Zm

[James Smith @jsmithwriter]

CANNES insights and more silly stuff like this over on my YouTube channel! Handle: @jsmithwriter #shorts #indiefilm #cannes2026 #rayafilmslondon https://t.co/RjqFy4Yreb

[Caroline Spence @cspenceproducer]

The morning before the madness to come...
#festivaldecannes #marchedufilm #rayafilmslondon

[James Smith @jsmithwriter]

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:​ https://t.co/sTcumc6YGE

​#CannesFilmFestival #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #FilmMarket #RayaFilmsLondon

[Caroline Spence @cspenceproducer]

Our psychological horror feature The Finca now has an official @Kickstarter pre-launch page!

Set in Spain. Built on paranoia. 😱🇪🇸

Link is in the comments, so take a look and click “Notify Me on Launch” to help kick this exciting project off!

[James Smith @jsmithwriter]

At Cannes and making more indie film vlogs! 🎬

Filmmakers, actors, reviewers, distributors, festival people or industry professionals - if you fancy jumping into a vlog/interview while we’re here, drop me a message.

Always good to meet fellow film people.

[James Smith @jsmithwriter]

Our first Cannes vlog is live!

A look at what the Cannes Film Festival is really like for indie filmmakers: the atmosphere, film market, local life, prices, networking, and more.

Watch here: https://t.co/x3a95BfTP1

#CannesFilmFestival #IndieFilm #FilmMarket #RayaFilmsLondon