Antwan Smith(I)
- Director
- Writer
Antwan Smith is an award-winning Director with three studio distributed feature films. He has received critical acclaim from publications like Hip Hop Weekly and The Source Magazine, as well as Miami's "Deco Drive" show. In 2010, Smith won the MTV-2 "Guerilla Music Video of the Year" award.
In 2012, Smith earned a nomination for "Best Director" and secured the coveted "Best Independent Film" accolade at the prestigious Best in Florida Awards, marking a triumphant start to his career with his debut independent masterpiece, "Bloodline: The Sibling Rivalry." His impressive journey continued as he clinched the coveted "Best Film" title at the Miami Urban Film Festival in both 2016 and 2018, for his exceptional works, "Fade Away" and "RealGoons." Most recently, in 2023, Smith achieved yet another milestone by securing the distinguished "Best Local Film" award at the Urban Film Festival for his indie gem, "Cuzo", a remarkable feat given the film's modest budget of $60,000, filmed against the vibrant backdrop of Miami.
Smith has two highly anticipated feature films releasing. "Cuzo", released in July 2023, became an instant hit on Tubi with 1 million streams in just two weeks. The film features renowned actors Glenn Plummer and Dennis LA White. Next up is "Vendetta", set for a 2024 release, starring Grammy-nominated artist/actor Ky-Mani Marley, Paul Campbell, and Comedian Majah Hype. Smith is quickly becoming a prominent force in the industry.
In 2012, Smith earned a nomination for "Best Director" and secured the coveted "Best Independent Film" accolade at the prestigious Best in Florida Awards, marking a triumphant start to his career with his debut independent masterpiece, "Bloodline: The Sibling Rivalry." His impressive journey continued as he clinched the coveted "Best Film" title at the Miami Urban Film Festival in both 2016 and 2018, for his exceptional works, "Fade Away" and "RealGoons." Most recently, in 2023, Smith achieved yet another milestone by securing the distinguished "Best Local Film" award at the Urban Film Festival for his indie gem, "Cuzo", a remarkable feat given the film's modest budget of $60,000, filmed against the vibrant backdrop of Miami.
Smith has two highly anticipated feature films releasing. "Cuzo", released in July 2023, became an instant hit on Tubi with 1 million streams in just two weeks. The film features renowned actors Glenn Plummer and Dennis LA White. Next up is "Vendetta", set for a 2024 release, starring Grammy-nominated artist/actor Ky-Mani Marley, Paul Campbell, and Comedian Majah Hype. Smith is quickly becoming a prominent force in the industry.
