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Ryan J. Smith's Skint Film Company is a British film studio responsible for producing and distributing award-winning and critically acclaimed feature films for global audiences.
Skint was founded in 2019 and launched it's first feature LOTTERY in 2021 to critical acclaim and streaming distribution on Apple TV, Tubi and Plex. Skint's films TALKING TO GHOSTS and KID followed suit, with KID premiering at the BAFTA and BIFA qualifying Manchester Film Festival, before landing on major streaming platforms.
Our upcoming slate of features, including ARTHUR'S EMPIRE, SPRINGER and SCRATCHCARD are due to play festivals and stream across 2026 and 2027.
- Ryan J. Smith and the cast of Kid attending the Manchester Film Festival world premiere.
The Skint Film Company has achieved industry acclaim in publications such as British Cinematographer, Film Stories and Pro Moviemaker for its emphasis on low-footprint productions and implementation of modern filmmaking technologies.
This has also led to Skint being invited to give the inaugural masterclass at MetFilm School Leeds, talk on industry panels at the 2025 Manchester Film Festival and other educational pursuits.
Skint is committed to producing and distributing wholly original British films of varying genres for global audiences.
- Behind the scenes of TALKING TO GHOSTS.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Want to play a crucial part behind the scenes on our next film as an associate or executive producer? Donations big and small go a very long way in independent films.
Keeping our productions wholly independent ensures full transparency with fans as well as allowing us to retain full creative control and global distribution.​
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