Clarkelton

Retrospective interviews with the cast and crew of a short 1989 film called "Anonymity".

The making of a 2004 fan-made music video. Interviews with cast and crew.

A short sci-fi satire, set deep into the future when the sun is starting to burn out. Solar powered energy is causing major mechanical malfunctions, and life on earth as we know it, is in serious jeopardy. The story focuses on a housewife who encounters some of these bizarre malfunctions on a day when the sun takes a turn for the worse. And her very reality and existence is called into question.Now with new and improved special visual effects.

A bitter, ungrateful man gets his wish - that everyone on earth disappear - but he soon regrets it. The 30 minute short was my first film ever edited non-linearly. Some impressive special visual effects and quality far beyond anything prior. The film was also screened in at the New York Independent International Film and Video Festival. It was shown on July 15, 2000 in New York City.

My shortest short film ever. A 16mm film project for intermediate film production at U of A. Commentary on an overstimulated world.

A 2005 independent sci-fi feature from writer/director Clarke M. Smith. In this scene, Damon has inadvertently lead the agents right to his apartment.

A 2005 independent sci-fi feature from writer/director Clarke M. Smith. In this scene, Damon flees the agents on foot as they try to catch him in their SUV.

A 2005 independent sci-fi feature from writer/director Clarke M. Smith. In this scene, Damon discovers the wounded Harrison. He tries to help him, only to be "interrupted" by the agents.

A 2005 independent sci-fi feature from writer/director Clarke M. Smith. In this scene, Harrison is abducted by the agents, who are in search of the machine. Harrison catches them by surprise and escapes...for now.

Stylish vampire short film about a woman drawn to a mysterious figure. As her nightmares become real, she goes farther in the pit of insanity. Or maybe she's not crazy at all, and just becoming a freakin vampire. Watch to find out! Note that this is part two. Be sure to watch part one first. This 2009 digital re-edit was shot in 1995 and into early 1996 with a single S-VHS camcorder. Zero budget film making at its 90s best.

Stylish vampire short film about a woman drawn to a mysterious figure. As her nightmares become real, she goes farther in the pit of insanity. Or maybe she's not crazy at all, and just becoming a freakin vampire. Watch to find out! Note that this is part one. Be sure to watch the exciting conclusion in part two. This 2009 digital re-edit was shot in 1995 and into early 1996 with a single S-VHS camcorder. Zero budget film making at its 90s best.

First half of 26 minute short film "Specimen", so be sure to watch part two! Suspenseful tale of 2 college roommates who break into an old church housing a lab where a bizarre experiment is going on...involving a cadaver. What starts out as curiosity ends in sheer terror as the boys spend the night running for their lives. This is a 1992 college film made at the University of Arizona. Think Terminator meets Reanimator with a dash of Alien!

2nd half of 26 minute short film "Specimen" so be sure to watch part one first! Suspenseful tale of 2 college roommates who break into an old church housing a lab where a bizarre experiment is going on...involving a cadaver. What starts out as curiosity ends in sheer terror as the boys spend the night running for their lives. This is a 1992 college film made at the University of Arizona. Think Terminator meets Reanimator with a dash of Alien!

Taken from the DVD of the short film "Shutting Down", here is a look at how the special visual effects were accomplished.

Commercial spot I did for Playland's "Scared by the Sound" haunted house attraction.