Producer Cole Smith (right) and Cameraman Allesandro Gentile (left) shoot a scene for the short film "10-78" in Cheyenne. Courtesy of Cole Smith Facebook page.
Producer Cole Smith (right) and Cameraman Allesandro Gentile (left) shoot a scene for the short film "10-78" in Cheyenne. Courtesy of Cole Smith Facebook page.

Wyoming Filmmaker and Air Force Officer Tackles Police Violence in Upcoming Movie

Producer Cole Smith (right) and Cameraman Allesandro Gentile (left) shoot a scene for the short film "10-78" in Cheyenne. Courtesy of Cole Smith Facebook page.

Cole Smith is a filmmaker and active duty Air Force officer stationed in Cheyenne.

Earlier this year, he released "Memorial Day", a short film, produced in cooperation the Wyoming Arts Council, that depicts two friends commemorating a fallen comrade.

Smith's next project will tackle the controversial topic of police shootings.

Alongside fellow filmmaker and Air Force Airman Devin O'Rourke, he is co-producing a short film titled "10-78", which centers around the events leading up to, and during, an officer-involved shooting.

Production of the film, which was shot on location in Cheyenne, wrapped this week. Smith hopes to release the film next year at movie festivals througought the region.

 

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