Smitty Productions

Smitty Productions provides extensive research for directors, producers, actors and writers for feature films, television series, documentaries, mini-series, publications and short forms. Research services include developing and creating lookbooks for directors and producers, provide actors with accurate and specific character support throughout every step of development and production. An expertise in researching and writing "biopic feature-length films, coupled with more than 20 years as an award-winning journalist, Smith's unique talents delve into the subtleties, nuances and attributes of characters, historical events, locations and eras. A creative development executive for Bohemia Group Originals since 2015, as well as an award-winning screenwriter since 2003, Smith's catalogue includes "Pride,"(starring Terrance Howard - produced by Lionsgate Films);"Flip - The Flip Wilson Story"(with Atmosphere Productions & KEMB Production); “One Heartbeat - The Doug Goodwin Story” (with KEMB Production & Hyde Park Productions); “All-Star Mom - The Suzie McConnell Story,” (with Bohemia Group Originals)"Bump & Running - The Robert Atwater Story,"(with Bear-Bucca Entertainment);"My Brother's Keeper"(with KEMB Production); “Joe Louis vs. The World” (with Nate Parker & Atmosphere Productions); “Forever Friends” (animated feature with Turtle Pond Productions & Bohemia Group Originals);"The Pittsburgh Powderkegs"(with KEMB Production; “Finding Woodstock” (tv episodic drama with Bohemia Group Originals);"The Tryout"(reality tv show hosted by Dan Marino); and "Gardel"(stage play with producers Kurt Swanson & Justin Ross, director Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, choreographer Alycia Perrin). As a journalist, Smith has earned three Regional Emmy nominations, four Golden Quill Awards, four Associated Press Awards, a National Headliners Award, the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award and two Telly Awards. Smith's forged a reputation as an in-depth researcher with an uncanny ability to create unforgettable, rich characters and transport viewers into the time period being featured in his work.