SPECIFICATIONS

Running Time: 7 min, 3 sec.
Aspect Ratio: 2k Scope (2.39:1)
Audio: Dolby 5.1 Surround

AwardS

Best Post Production (Connect Film Festival)
Best of the Fest (Idaho Horror Film Festival)
Best Super Short Film (Shriekfest)
Best Editing (Diabolique International Film Festival)
Best "Monster Show" Short Film (Horrible Imaginings Film Festival)
Best Horror/Sci-Fi Short Film (The Underground FIlm Festival)
Best Make-up (HollyShorts)
Best Original Score (Asians on Film Festival)

Film festivals

Over 53 film festival laurels, including SXSW, Nashville International Film Festival and Phoenix Film Festival. Check the website for screening information.

press

"The Smiling Man is an exercise in lean yet undeniably terrifying horror, packing a punch around every turn."
 - Fangoria

'"The Smiling Man" teaser feels creepy as hell!'
 - Horror Film Central

'AJ Briones releases teaser for his new film "The Smiling Man"'
 - Legless Corpse

'Featured Short Film Trailer: The Smiling Man'
 - Film Shortage