Question 1

What was the budget for Smith and how was it spent?

Accepted Answer

The movie was filmed on a $5000 budget, with the majority going to actors and locations; the director handled most crew and post work himself to cut costs.

Question 2

Which character in Smith was inspired by Della Reese's role in Harlem Nights?

Accepted Answer

Queen Bee, portrayed by Bianca McMillian, was inspired by Vera in Harlem Nights, played by Della Reese.

Question 3

How do Quentin and Javelin Ross relate to Pulp Fiction characters?

Accepted Answer

Quentin & Javelin Ross were heavily inspired by Jules Whitfield and Vincent Vega from Pulp Fiction. Javelin's interrogation of Andre pays homage to Jules interrogating Brad.

Question 4

Was Queen Bee's outburst after being shot improvised?

Accepted Answer

The outburst was written in the script, but the majority of it was actress Bianca McMillian's own improvisation.

Question 5

How were the bar scenes in Smith filmed?

Accepted Answer

All bar scenes were shot in a real active bar during business hours. Background conversations are real patrons; multiple takes were needed, and audio was faded in post.

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