yer smackin
2025 | 6min | Comedy
In this nostalgic and heartfelt comedy, an exasperated older brother celebrates his birthday with the person he loves the most: his whiny, obnoxious little sister.
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Production Status: Completed
World Premiere: 10/24/25
Awards:
Best Comedy Winner - Borrego Springs Film Festival, 2026
Best Student Film Winner - Oneota Film Festival, 2026
Best Comedy Nominee - Beaufort International Film Festival, 2026
Best US Narrative Short Nominee - Prison City Film Festival, 2026
Festivals:
Official Selection - Austin Film Festival, 2025 (World Premiere)
Official Selection - deadCenter Film Festival, 2026 (Oklahoma Premiere)
Official Selection - Julien Dubuque International Film Festival, 2026
Official Selection - Capital City Film Festival, 2026
Official Selection - Lone Star Film Festival, 2025
Official Selection - Durango Independent Film Festival, 2026
Official Selection - Cambria Film Festival, 2026
Official Selection - Taos Film Festival, 2026
Official Selection - Waco Independent Film Festival, 2026
Official Selection - River Valley Film Festival, 2026
Official Selection - Lost River Film Festival, 2026
Official Selection - ATX Short Film Showcase, June 2026
Official Selection - Spark of Madness Film Festival, 2026
Official Selection - VideoDrunk, 2026
Honorable Mention - Oxford Film Festival, 2026
Press:
Film Threat -- "Yer Smackin" Review
The University Star -- Texas State Captures Spotlight at AFF
poster & key credits
"yer smackin"
Starring Jack Benson, Miriam Spumpkin, Stanley L Moore, and Polly Reavis
Featuring Chiara McCarty & P Michael Hayes
Written, Directed, & Produced by John Field Brown
Produced by Taylor Wright & Marie Bargraser
Executive Producers: Stephen & Katie Brown
Director of Photography: Kirby Gamel
Production Designer: Halle Dillard
1st Assistant Director: Brynn Brewer
Casting Director: Sally Allen
Editor: Jacob Marquez & John Field Brown
Sound Designer & Re-Recording Mixer: Jahné Zachary
© 2025 FieldFilms
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