A.J. Carter

Director and Screenwriter

Los Angeles, California

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About A.J.

A.J.started his journey in the film industry at the humble age of just 16 as Assistant Producer for the Channel 7 children's T.V show A*mazing hosted by James Sherry. Producing 3 seasons, 195 episodes of the show resulting in the longest running and most successfully children's T.V show in Australia History, and forging his pathway as the youngest person in Australia ever to fill such a position. The next two years would see A.J. working at every major television station in his home town Perth shooting News, Current Affairs, Sports & lifestyle programs and at Australian T.V giant Global Television (Big Brother, Australian Idol). On graduation of yr 12 at school, A.J. had already successfully achieved on screen credits in over 200 television productions.

Shortly after, A.J. spread his wings from his beloved home town of Perth, Western Australia to the U.S.A in the pursuit of challenging projects more suited to his love and passion for narrative film. This presence in Los Angeles, led to the formation of Metropolis Media Group, the sister company to Smooth Motion Films in Western Australia. The U.S.A based office has afforded A.J. much invaluable directing experience through many Hollywood based productions such as multiple T.V series and more than 250 U.S. television commercials.

Ronan's Escape saw his narrative writing & directorial debut with the release of the Australian production Ronan's Escape, a highly controversial 16 minute film. The unique, hard hitting screenplay attracted the likes of Academy Award nominee Martin Mhando who produced the film. Ronan's Escape instantly achieved critical acclaim screening at 17 international film festivals around the world and has since earned the film and A.J. a total of 13 international film award nominations and 10 wins including including the 'World Cinema Directing Award' for Best Director at the Amsterdam Film Festival, 'Best Short Film' at the prestigious 16th Annual Sedona International Film Festival Director's Choice Awards, judged and presented by Michael Moore and 'Best International Film' at the 6th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival in Hollywood. The continued success of Ronan's Escape has seen it shared more than 27 Million times over Facebook & YouTube and solidified it's own presence in pop culture among teens associated with it's primary theme, as well as footage from the film being used in the music video for U.S pop star Demi Lovato's smash hit 'Believe in Me'.

Following the success of Ronan's Escape A.J. was commissioned to produce & direct '23' for James Cameron. The commercial starred Avatar, Titanic and Terminator creator James Cameron himself along-side Arnold Schwarzenegger. The 60-second spot became the most successful commercial campaign ever run by the marketing company giant responsible.

A.J.'s company evolved and recently expanded with long time writing partner Joe Brouillette and Executive Producer John Linton to from the Smooth Motion Media Group, now based in Los Angeles, California. The SMMG harbors two production company subsidiaries Dark Arts Entertainment (Motion Picture Film & Scripted Television production), and Primordial Entertainment (Reality, Science & Documentary Television).

In addition to the U.S. productions, A.J. has return several times to his home town in Perth, Western Australia to shoot multiple feature films as 2nd Unit Director including John V Soto's crime thriller 'The Reckoning', starring Jonathan LaPaglia and Luke Hemsworth, and Sci-Fi thriller 'The Gateway'.

A.J's focus is now firmly in the feature world developing a multitude of motion picture feature projects in the Thriller, and Action/Sci-Fi genres. The style of his work trends to more of a cerebral nature and his screenplays typically unwind multiple layers of character personalities and storytelling strands within the film.

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The Gateway (2017)
Film (Sci-Fi) 2nd Unit Director A particle physicist grieving over the loss of her husband in a car crash uses a revolutionary machine to bring him back, with dire consequences for her family.
6 Miles (2017)
Film (Thriller) Writer A sociopathic rideshare driver disgusted by the shallowness of modern-day Los Angeles drugs and kidnaps passengers so he can disseminate his own brand of social justice.
Farm Raised (2015)
TV Movie (Reality-TV) Director/Producer Add a Plot »
Dudes & Dragons (2015)
Film (Action, Adventure, Comedy and Fantasy) Producer An evil wizard, Lord Tensley, seeks the hand and heart of the beautiful princess, Lady Ennogard. When she refuses, he locks her away and releases a deadly dragon, which he controls, to terrorize the land. He vows that, until she accepts his love, his dragon will destroy all who dare display any sign of love throughout the kingdom. Desperate to end the tyranny, she sends an enchanted dragonfly with a mission to find a true "Dragon Warrior" who is fit to release her from her captor and stop the destruction of the dragon. Meanwhile a young warrior, Camilan, braves the attacks of the Dragon and plans to marry his true love, the elf princess Larec. But his parents refuse to give their blessing, as marrying outside of their race would forfeit the family birthright. His only hope is to find a wife for his estranged older brother Ramicus, a rogue bounty hunter. But convincing the wild-hearted Ramicus to settle down and secure the family's inheritance seems a feat as impossible as any heroic ... Written by Anonymous
The Reckoning (2014)
Film (Crime, Mystery and Thriller) 2nd Unit Director When a detective is called in to investigate the roadside execution of his partner, he discovers at the crime scene a data card from a video camera. The card contains footage shot by two runaway teenagers who are making a documentary about the drug related death of a sibling. The detective retraces the teen's journey and soon begins to uncover a trail of the dead that leads all the way back to police headquarters. Written by Luke
PrankStars (2011)
Television (Comedy and Reality-TV) Camera and Electrical Department A hidden-camera series where unsuspecting tweens and teens are set up by family members and come face to face with their favorite celebrities in unpredictable and humorous situations.
Southern Fried Stings (2010 - 2011)
Television (Reality-TV) Camera and Electrical Department An ex-state trooper and his team perform sting operations throughout the Southern United States.
Black Gold (2011)
Film (Drama) Camera and Electrical Department One local Niger Delta community's struggle against their own government and a multi-national oil corporation who has plundered their land and destroyed the environment.
Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best? (2011)
Television (Reality-TV) Camera and Electrical Department Mother and daughter Joan and Melissa Rivers try to keep the peace while living under the same roof.
Over the Limit (2010)
Television (Reality-TV) Camera and Electrical Department Add a Plot »
Ronan's Escape (2010)
Film (Short and Drama) Producer Film description: This visually stunning short film set in the rural wheat belt of Western Australia, provides a candid insight into the life of Ronan, a 14 yr old boy who's been bullied his whole life at school. This accurate & controversial portrayal of life for someone who has fallen victim to bullying and the repercussions which exist, is told by director A.J. Carter in a unique, exposition intensive format with very little use of dialogue. Ronan's Escape presents arbitrary scenes rather than traditional storytelling which provokes audiences into discussion and interpretation of the scenes on a more personal level while reflecting on their own experiences. Written by Smooth Motion Films
Bald (2008)
Film (Comedy) Camera and Electrical Department This movie takes bad behavior to a whole new level
Motorvation 22: Volume 5 (2008)
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GazzaNationals, Volume 2 (2008)
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Motorvation 21: Volume 4 (2007)
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Peter Brock: 25 Years of HDT Special Vehicles (2006)
Video (Documentary) Producer Add a Plot »
GazzaNationals, Volume 1 (2006)
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Motorvated, Volume 3 (2006)
Video (Sport) Producer This beautifully presented documentary captures the excitement of Western Australia's biggest hotrod and custom car spectacular- 'MOTORVATION'. Held at the Quit Motorplex annually, over 25,000 spectators flock to see the event along with automotive entrant enthusiasts from around Australia. Presented on the DVD documentary is all the action from cars, girls, driving events, dyno, pavilion car judging, audio competitions and of course the world famous burnouts including displays from the World Burnout Champion - Gary Myers. The DVD is packed with loads of bonus material in addition to the main feature including in-car camera burnouts, full un-cut burnouts, out-takes & a huge exclusive photo gallery. Written by Smooth Motion Films
Motorvated, Volume 2 (2005)
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Opie Gets Laid (2005)
Film (Comedy) Art department Opie (James Ricardo) arrived at age 30 with his virginity intact, primarily because he prefers eating to dating.
Motorvated, Volume 1 (2004)
Video (Sport) Producer This beautifully presented documentary captures the excitement of Western Australia's biggest hotrod and custom car spectacular- 'MOTORVATION'. Held at the Quit Motorplex annually, over 25,000 spectators flock to see the event along with automotive entrant enthusiasts from around Australia. Presented on the DVD documentary is all the action from cars, girls, driving events, dyno, pavilion car judging, audio competitions and of course the world famous burnouts including displays from the World Burnout Champion - Gary Myers. The DVD is packed with loads of bonus material in addition to the main feature including in-car camera burnouts, full un-cut burnouts, out-takes & a huge exclusive photo gallery. Written by Smooth Motion Films
Telethon (1997 - 2000)
Television Camera and Electrical Department Telethon started in 1968 and has been held every year since, raising money for the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. It brings together big name performers, Channel Seven celebrities, sporting stars and local radio stars who entertain the live audience and encourage viewers to donate. Written by Anonymous
Today Tonight (1995)
Television (News) Camera and Electrical Department Quite possibly one of the most disliked current affairs programs in the history of Australian television
A*mazing (1994)
Television (Family and Game-Show) Producer A*mazing was an Australian children's television game show that aired in the mid to late 1990s on the Seven Network. It was famous for a relatively large and elaborate maze/obstacle course that was part of the show's studio set. The show pitted teams from two different schools against each other during the course of a week. Hosted by James Sherry, A*mazing became one of the longest and most watched children's programs on Australian TV. Written by Anonymous