University of Arizona

Playing It Ghoul

An introverted young man finds himself in a ghoulish situation when his oblivious and excitable friend drags him to a bar on Halloween.
Director: Bennett Smith
Producer: Emily Blumenreich
Cinematographer: Caroline Rosen
Production Designer: Bennett Smith
Editor: Bennett Smith
Cast: Quinn Mark, Harrison Dodge

Bennett Smith

Bennett Smith is a filmmaker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a love for comedy and the bizarre. He found his love for film through its abilities to connect people to one another and offer an escape. Bennett seeks out stories that embrace the strange, the absurd, and the offbeat, aiming to create work that leaves a lasting impression. He plans to work in production design and as a writer while also working to create his own films in the future.

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