Exclusive Southend Film Festival Interview With Co-writer/Director James Smith and Co-Writer / Producer Caroline Spence for ‘Daggers Inn’
Apr
29
2025

Exclusive Southend Film Festival Interview With Co-writer/Director James Smith and Co-Writer / Producer Caroline Spence for ‘Daggers Inn’

Film: Daggers Inn Director: James Smith Writers: James Smith, Caroline Spence Actors: Anna Danvers, James Hamer-Morton, Terry Bamberger, Gavin Gordon, Charlie Bond, David Streames, Martin W. Payne, David J. Biscoe, Julian Clapton, Eve Kathryn Oliver, Lutricia Norris Synopsis: When an enigmatic young woman...
Exclusive First Look at the Theatrical Trailer Release for Essex Comedy ‘BEST GEEZER’
May
25
2023

Exclusive First Look at the Theatrical Trailer Release for Essex Comedy ‘BEST GEEZER’

Raya Films release the theatrical trailer for their 6th feature film BEST GEEZER ahead of the World Premiere at the Closing Gala of the Southend Film Festival. In a new Blazing Minds Exclusive we are pleased to bring you the...
Essex Comedy ‘BEST GEEZER’ Hits Crowdfunding Goal in 48 Hours
Jul
15
2022

Essex Comedy ‘BEST GEEZER’ Hits Crowdfunding Goal in 48 Hours

The 6th feature film by Raya Films, written and directed by former Canvey Island resident, James Smith, surpassed its latest Indiegogo campaign in 48 hours from launch and is now on track for an October shoot in and around...
Award-Winning Essex Filmmaker Returns to his Roots to Make his Sixth Feature Film!
Dec
01
2021

Award-Winning Essex Filmmaker Returns to his Roots to Make his Sixth Feature Film!

Award-winning film director, James Smith, originally from Canvey Island, has chosen to return to the Southend area to make his next feature film, a comedy called Best Geezer. With previous films produced by James’ company, Raya Films, sitting in the...