Eric Smith-Gunn

CEO at Enfuego Entertainment
Director, Producer and Screenwriter

Los Angeles, California

Member Since:
March 2014

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About Eric

Born in Santa Monica, California and in 2009 formed the production company, Enfuego Entertainment, with his wife Pam Meisl Smith, to start producing and directing material written for himself to act in. So far, Eric Smith-Gunn has not yet appeared in any of his films. His first project was the award-winning non-dialogue short titled "ForePlay The Short. Which was a official selection in the New York Short Film Festival of 2010. The film starred Kevin Ryan and Roxanne Dover as two strangers who meet in a park and decide to have amorous connection with one another. The music was supervised by critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and author, Jeannette Kantzalis. Now with his second film, a short titled Corre (Run),. Eric Smith-Gunn writes a psychological script that deals with the dark side of decision making and the sometimes tragic results that follow. The film stars Darren Anthony Thomas in the title role as Lane Wilcox. In addition, Eric Smith-Gunn has created a new web series, titled AboveGround The Series. This New Media venture will revolve around a Music Producer, Bill T (Darren Anthony Thomas) and his quest to find the best singer-songwriter that Los Angeles has to offer, so they can be discovered on his music show titled, AboveGround. He has gone to produce and create The Interview Show and the short series, Hijab.

Gender:
Male

Ethnicity:
African American

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Videos

What does the word "Enfuego" mean to you....A Heartfelt Perspective by Andrea St. Martine

The Enfuego Interviews featuring Angela Hoover - EP07

The Enfuego Interviews featuring Andrea St. Martine - EP19

The Interview Show - with Guest Eric Smith-Gunn - Ep. 2.2

Credits

Magenta Harley Live from The Federal in NoHo (2018)
Video Writer
Leeann Skoda Live from Fingerprints Records (2018)
Video Writer
The Winter Dance Party Documentary (2017)
Film Writer
Evan Hawk: Live from the Viper Room (2017)
Video Producer
Happy Hour (2016)
TV Series Actor
AboveGround The Series (2014)
Television by Enfuego Entertainment (Drama and Music) Writer/Director AboveGround is a dramatic anthology series that revolves around Hot Music Producer, Bill T. (Darren Anthony Thomas) and his ultimate quest to find the best Independent Musical Artist that the LA music scene has to offer to appear on his television show, titled AboveGround.
Hijab (2013)
TV Series by Enfuego Entertainment (Drama) Writer/Director This short series revolves around a Muslim Law Student, who gets in way over her head, when she decides to help a woman find her son who has gone missing since he has been radicalized by a terrorist organization.
The Making of Corre (Run) (2012)
Ru Writer
Corre (Run) (2012)
Film (short) by Enfuego Entertainment (Drama) Writer/Director This story revolves around a young ad exec, who, on the day of his big promotion, is challenged with a problem that could change the course of his life forever.
Niko Escudero's Sleepwalking (2011)
Video Writer
ForePlay The Short (2010)
Film (short) by Enfuego Entertainment (Romance) Writer/Director This story is about two people who meet in a park and decide to have an amorous exchange with each other without ever touching or saying a word.
Wearing Hitler's Pants (2009)
Video Actor
Influence (1997)
Film Actor
Love in the Ruins (1995)
Film Actor
The Interview Show Hosted by Kristen Jackson
TV Series Writer
Evan Hawk's Music Video Series
TV Mini Writer

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Awards

Olympus Film Festival - Winner April - Artemis - Best Web Series for Hijab
(2019)
Los Angeles Film Awards - Best TV Series for Hijab
(2019)
Las Vegas International Film and Screenwriting Competition Jury Prize - Best Web Series for Hijab
(2019)
IndieFEST Film Awards - Winner Award of Merit TV Pilot for Hijab (2019)
(2019)
Independent Talents International Film Festival - Best Show for Hijab
(2019)
Independent Shorts Awards - Winner Gold Award - Best Director for Hijab
(2019)
Independent Shorts Awards - Winner Gold Award - Best Web Series/TV Pilot
(2019)
Independent Shorts Awards - Winner Honorable Mention Best Director for Corre (Run)
(2019)
Short Film Fest of La Jolla * – Best Short Film (African American Catagory) "Corre (Run)"
(2012)
San Franscisco Black Film Festival * – Official Selection "Corre (Run) "
(2012)
Hollywood and Vine Film Festival * – Best Director for "Corre (Run)
(2012)
Show Biz Expo (Los Angeles) Best Filmed Short (ForePlay:The Short)
(2010)
New York Short Film Festival * – Official Selection (ForePlay the Short)
(2010)