Carter Smith

Carter Smith (born September 6, 1971) is an American filmmaker and fashion photographer. He is best known for directing the films The Ruins, Jamie Marks Is Dead (2014), Swallowed (2022), and The Passenger (2023).

Early life and education Smith was born in Bowdoinham, Maine. After graduating from Mt. Ararat High School in 1989, he moved to New York City. He enrolled at the Fashion Institute of Technology but later dropped out to pursue a career in fashion photography.

Career Photography Smith has shot photo spreads for Vogue, GQ, and W Magazine, as well as numerous celebrity photo shoots.

Film Smith began directing commercials for clients such as Lancôme, Tommy Hilfiger and Tiffany's. In 2006, he directed the short horror film Bugcrush, based on a short story by Scott Treleaven. The film won the Short Filmmaking Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

Smith's feature film debut was a big-screen adaptation of Scott Smith's 2006 horror novel The Ruins. His short film Yearbook debuted at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.

Personal life Smith is openly gay.

Filmography Short film Year Title Director Writer Producer 1998 Me and Max 2006 Bugcrush 2011 Yearbook

Feature film Year Title Director Writer Producer 2008 The Ruins 2014 Jamie Marks Is Dead 2022 Swallowed 2023 The Passenger

Television Year Title Notes 2019 Into the Dark Episode: "Midnight Kiss"