Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Review from WVIFF for Cashing Out

This is a GREAT film!

I'll admit that I was a bit worried about the length. A story has to be compelling with smooth flow to keep my attention longer than 60 minutes. But you did the job. And it did not drag.

The plot was fabulous - as were the actors. Good camera work. Good attention to light and framing. And most important - Good Audio! Oh - and great animation too!

It takes a good director and producer to pull off a film like this. I can only guess that everyone on the team worked well together.

You hooked me on the opening scene and by the end of the film my eyes were filled with tears. BRAVO!


B.J. Gudmundsson
Patchwork Films

Cashing Out Wins 1st at WVIFF

Cashing Out won 1st place at the West Virginia International Film Festival in June 2009 in the Division III College Level Student Filmmaking category! Check out http://wviff.org/ for more info on the winners of this years festival.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

New Behind the Scenes and Poster!

"Cashing Out' Behind the Scenes - The Actors



First look at new poster designed by Harmony Becker

Thursday, October 30, 2008

"Cashing Out" Trailer/Behind the Scenes Video!

"Cashing Out" is the second feature movie from LightSmith Productions.  
The movie was filmed in two weeks in July of 2008.  Inspired by true events, 
"Cashing Out" is a story about how one small act of kindess can change the world.  

"Cashing Out" Trailer


"Cashing Out' Behind the Scenes - The Story


Director: Mie Smith
Director of Photography: Sun Jae Smith
Screenwriter: Kate Tsubata
Sound Engineer: Kensei Tsubata


Sunday, August 31, 2008

Cashing Out Post Production


Post Production video and audio editing is well under way for LightSmith Production's next feature length film, "Cashing Out."  A few scenes have been roughly edited and the footage is looking great so far.  We are really excited to see how the rest of the movie will come together.  Other than that, we are now working on a movie trailer and several poster designs to be released in the next couple weeks or so.  

Here is our new office and home studio that has just opened this month!      































































Until next time,
Sun Jae and Mie Smith

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Cashing Out Filming Wrapped!

After two straight weeks of longs days of filming and production, the principle photography for "Cashing Out" has ended. It's been a great two weeks filled with many great memories and experiences shared by all. We were able to film at several great locations in the Maryland, Washington DC and West Virginia areas. We appreciate all of the cast and crew who participated and made the time and effort to make this film a reality. For Mie and I, it was a great challenge to take on filled with many new learning experiences.
The next step will be post production process which includes all of the video editing, special effects and audio scoring. We'll keep you updated on the progress as things get going! Thanks for you all!