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On Friday, August 21st, I had the great honor of attending a masterclass with Golden Globe and Best Actress in a Drama Series winner Rhea Seehorn @rheaseehorn. Additionally, one of the questions I submitted for the event was selected, and I got to directly ask Rhea my question. Following the masterclass, I also had the opportunity to have a few personal conversations with her and take photos.

Rhea is best known for her big performances in Vince Gilligan’s Better Call Saul and Pluribus, but meeting her in person also showed me how authentic, bubbly, and incredibly friendly she is. Thanks again to Dodge for the opportunity. #dodgecollegeoffilmandmediaarts #chapmanuniversity #rheaseehorn #bettercallsaul #pluribus

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I was born in Columbus, Ohio, but moved to South Bend, Indiana, when I was 3 years old. My formative years were centered around being exposed to the arts at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center at the University of Notre Dame. With my father being the creative director, I had the opportunity from a young age to see art from different perspectives, scopes, and points of view.

But when I moved to Granville, Ohio, in the 5th grade, the transition was hard. I didn’t really thrive in the science and math favoring environment at my school. I struggled to fit in and was often left out or not included, whether that was in class, on the soccer field, or outside of school. And many people judged me for my individualistic lifestyle and for pursuing the arts.

Over my four years of high school, I attended the prestigious Interlochen Arts Camp three times, received seven Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Awards for my stop motion animation films, created a large collection of work that I’m proud of, and even painted a large scale mural at a local Mexican restaurant, Day Y Noche, by myself.

But despite everything, there were still people who overlooked my talent, my worth, and what I had to offer, not just as an artist but as a person.

So, to my family and close friends who have supported me throughout this journey, I am beyond grateful for all the love and encouragement you have given me.

And to everyone who judged, criticized, and directly or indirectly insulted me: you only served as fuel for me to keep going. I’m very excited to continue my journey at Chapman University, where I’ll be studying Film and Television Production with an emphasis in Cinematography.

Big Thanks to @kirkrichardsmith @emilyhughessmith @miaisobel @evi_smith @dc.t @the_jack_hann @davis.rutter @santiqno @david_s_hughes @lila_norwood @totallysebr @whiteowenlewis @thediegorapp @frodofriday @jaspermcjumbopops @ferlinghetti_hh @thisisahouse

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@surrender_film character photography of Sam @kirkrichardsmith by @grey_smith_motion

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Character and lighting studies for Sam @kirkrichardsmith of @surrender_film photographed by @grey_smith_motion

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A short series of portrait images exploring color and lighting techniques in darkness. Photography: @kirkrichardsmith

#portrait #photography #portraitphotography #experimentalphotography #art

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Earlier this year, filmmaker Grey Everett Smith interviewed me about my book, That Beast Was Not Me, and the experiences that led to it.

The 3-part interview is now available on my You Tube channel and Grey’s.

If you have an interest, I hope you’ll check it out.

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My film project @surrender_film has had its first kickoff with screen tests and dream sequences filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has been a project that was started over five years ago with some sketches, dreams, visions and disciplined effort. @townbuilding_man was a great partner and reacted to my rough sketches and created beautiful storyboards that brought my characters and story to life. @tompatrickillustration and @nathaniel_underwoodart also collaborated on storyboards. I tightened up the script during the Covid years and also once again when I nearly lost my vision in my left eye from shingles and acquire postherpetic neuralgia on my forehead, temple and left eye area. The shingles reaction was due to the physical and mental stress of caring for and then losing my mother. The daily pain still persists and has added adventures in depression, body dysmorphia and pain management but also aided in my relentless pursuit to craft my vision and passion into this film. I want to thank all of my friends and family who have shown me love and support. Special thanks to @christopherdkay for creating these beautiful images and collaborating on this journey. And to the haters and doubters I continue to digest the negativity as fuel for my vision. Special thanks to @emilyhughessmith @david_s_hughes @christopherdkay @grey_everett_smith @miaisobel @evi_smith @dwbfolio @wm.zink @eccentric_emma_cat @purplegiu @triceratops_tt @garysindahouse @actor_tobiasarmand_films @daniel_charles_desverges @skyelavie @motelfetish @wm.zink @trapeze_goth @karljustinsmith @wayne47765 @cecileday1 @carlamontague @arlitasexy

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Prom 2026! #prom #granville #granvilleohio #granvilleprom #schooldance

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A series of black and white character reference images photographed by @kirkrichardsmith for the casting development of the film “Surrender: Beauty Lies”.
@surrender_film #film #portrait #filmcasting #filmphotography #professionalportraits

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Artist and filmmaker @grey_everett_smith has agreed to play the character Everett for @surrender_film We are excited to bring his talents to the Surrender, Beauty Lies universe.

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Portrait photography of @grey_everett_smith by @kirkrichardsmith for @surrender_film

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