We are an independent film production collective based out of Christchurch New Zealand, focused on raw, character-driven storytelling.

Founded in 2012, Smit Films was built on the belief that people’s stories provoke thought and spark connection. Whether we are crafting a commercial piece, a documentary, or a narrative short, our goal is to find the heartbeat in every script and bring it vividly to life on screen.

Jonathan Smit is a director and cinematographer whose camera has led taken him everywhere from bluff to Syria. Jono approaches every frame through a distinct lens of empathy and story.

He aha te mea nui o te ao, He tangata, he tangata, he tangata

What is the most important thing in the world?

It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.