Micro Short AFIN 113
Smile: The Series
Directed by 
Natalie Simonov
AFIN 2021 Nominee
- 2021
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Australia - English
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Synopsis
When a young, devoutly Christian woman receives a journal from her choirmaster, she starts seeing the darkness in her life. But will she stay a meek little good girl or embrace her evil simmering beneath the surface.
What makes this one special
- 5 awards at other festivalsA Night of Horror International Film Festival · British Web Awards · Amsterdam International Film Festival and 2 more
- Programmed at 7 other festivalsAcross 5 countries
- Nominated for Best Web Series
- A first-time filmmaker
- A student film
Also selected at
5 awards, 1 nomination, 1 official selection across 7 other festivals
- WinnerA Night of Horror International Film Festival
- WinnerBritish Web Awards
- WinnerAmsterdam International Film Festival
- WinnerHALO International Film Festival
- WinnerIndependent Horror Movie Awards
- NomineeDiabolical Horror Film Festival
- SelectionHorrorHaus Film Festival
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Director's Biography
Natalie Simonov Director
Natalie Simonov is an up and coming filmmaker based in Brisbane, Australia. She recently graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production. Natalie has worked across many production roles, but is most passionate in directing, writing, camera operating and editing. Her hopes in the future are to continue working on film productions and involve herself as much as she can in the film industry. Natalie wants to take every chance she has to be a part of something bigger, and to help others make their passion projects a reality.
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Smile: The Series was an official Nominee for Best Web Series at the AFIN International Film Festival 2021, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.
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