Marc Smerling, a highly acclaimed filmmaker, has built a remarkable reputation throughout his illustrious career in documentary and narrative film production, consistently pushing the boundaries of storytelling and artistic expression.
His most notable achievement is serving as the producer of the critically acclaimed documentary "Capturing The Friedmans", a groundbreaking film that premiered in 2003 and went on to garner widespread recognition and accolades, including the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, one of the most respected and competitive film festivals in the world, as well as the esteemed New York Film Critics Circle Award, solidifying his position as a master of his craft.
Smerling, a multifaceted creative force, played a pivotal role in the conception and execution of the narrative feature film "All Good Things", a cinematic masterpiece that brought together an all-star cast including the talented Ryan Gosling, Kirsten Dunst, and the esteemed Frank Langella.
In addition to his work on "All Good Things", Smerling also lent his expertise to the production of the critically acclaimed documentary "Catfish", which premiered at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival and went on to be released by Universal Pictures.
Moreover, Smerling's influence extends beyond the realm of film, as he serves as the executive producer of the popular television series "Catfish", a show that has captured the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide.
Smerling's creative endeavors extend far beyond the realm of film and television, as he has also ventured into the realm of podcasting, producing a multitude of acclaimed series that have garnered widespread recognition and acclaim. Notably, his podcast productions, "Crimetown: Providence" (2017) and "Crimetown" (2019),have achieved remarkable success, boasting a staggering download count of almost 100 million times worldwide.
Furthermore, Smerling's impressive portfolio of podcast productions includes "The Ballad Of Billy balls" (2019),which is currently being developed into a television series at a major studio, and "The RFK Tapes" (2018),another notable production that is also being adapted for television.
Smerling's professional journey commenced in the realm of documentary filmmaking, where he held the esteemed position of associate producer on the critically acclaimed projects "Gangs, Cops & Drugs" and "The New Hollywood", both of which were produced in collaboration with the renowned journalist Tom Brokaw and broadcasted on NBC. Additionally, Smerling's expertise was sought after by Berlusconi Television, for which he served as the US producer responsible for overseeing the production of news and documentary content.
