
Biography
Maine-native Carter Smith began his career in the world of fashion photography. His breakthrough story included a series of gritty, documentary-style portraits of teen life in the Midwest, which appeared in the British magazine ID. His fashion work and celebrity portraits have since been featured in The New York Times Magazine, Vogue, GQ, and W, all photographed in the cinematic style that has become Carter's signature. He has directed commercials for clients such as Lancome, Tommy Hilfiger and Tiffany's. He collaborated with author Dennis Cooper on an feature film script titled 'Warm'.
Directed 13
2020s
- 2025
Atlantic City
Director
- 2023
- 2022
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Sucker
Director
- 2015
They Come at Night, Mostly
Director
- 2014
- 2012
Par-courts Gay, Volume 2
Director
- 2011
Yearbook
Director
2000s
- 2009
Boys On Film 3: American Boy
Director
- 2008
- 2007
Junge Rebellen
Director
- 2006
Bugcrush
Director
Wrote 6
2020s
- 2022
2010s
- 2018
Sucker
Screenplay
- 2014
2000s
- 2009
Boys On Film 3: American Boy
Writer
- 2007
Boys Life 6
Writer
- 2006
Bugcrush
Writer
Produced 1
2020s
- 2022
Camera 1
1990s
- 1996
Costume and makeup 1
2020s
- 2025
Atlantic City
Makeup Artist