Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Highlights
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Adam Denton Smith

Irvine,USA

Summary

Skilled writer, director, and producer with extensive film industry background. Streamlined production schedules and activities to minimize delays or disruptions. Superb organizational and communications skills leading to achievement of high-level goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CEO/President, Freelance Indie Filmmaker

Heartfelt Pictures
Washington, DC
01.2015 - Current
  • Managed film production shoots, scheduling, logistics, and budgets
  • Wrote, directed, produced, and edited diverse productions including short and feature films
  • Oversaw all phases of production from development to distribution

Adjunct Professor, Screenwriting

Chapman University
Orange, CA
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Taught undergraduate students fundamentals of screenwriting structure and storytelling
  • Developed curriculum emphasizing story development, scene construction, and visual narrative
  • Fostered inclusive dialogue encouraging diverse creative voices

Film Producer

Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managed production of educational video content and internal communications
  • Coordinated production logistics, including crew scheduling, budgeting, and vendor relations
  • Collaborated with district leadership to align content with strategic goals and policies

Video Production Specialist

Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C.
05.2006 - 11.2015
  • Produced, directed, and edited multimedia content, including executive briefings and training materials
  • Managed in-house TV studio operations, ensuring daily functionality and resource allocation
  • Maintained and optimized studio lighting systems for high-quality visuals
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to craft compelling narratives under strict confidentiality

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Creative Writing

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
01.2015

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Filmmaking

North Carolina School of The Arts
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2005

Skills

  • Film and video production
  • Screenwriting and script development
  • Creative project management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Final Draft software
  • Visual storytelling
  • Scheduling expertise

Additional Highlights

  • Founder & President, Heartfelt Pictures - Production company focused on faith-based storytelling and Black love.
  • Author & Audiobook Producer - 'The Faith Walk: It's More Than Just Prayer,' available on Amazon, Audible & Apple Books.
  • Graduate of Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Affiliations

  • Church Youth and Young Adult Ministry Leader - Lead and organized programs and events for youth ages 12-18. [Breath of Life SDA, Los Angeles, CA] (2017-2020)
  • Church Youth Basketball Coach - Trained and coached the fundamentals of basketball to youth ages 11-14 and took them to their first championship [Restoration Praise Center, Bowie, MD] (2014-2016)

Accomplishments

  • Exceptional Performance Award [Central Intelligence Agency, (2012), (2014), (2015)
  • Certification of Recognition of Ten Years of Service [Central Intelligence Agency]
  • Certificate of Training: Interpersonal Communications Skills [Human Resources Institute]

Certification

  • Certificate of Completion [Location Lighting Workshop, Maine Media Workshops]
  • Certificate of Completion [Basic Lighting & Grip Workshop, Maine Media Workshops]
  • Certificate of Completion [Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Future Media Concepts]
  • Certificate of Completion [Introduction to Adobe After Effects, Future Media Concepts]

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Adjunct Professor, Screenwriting

Chapman University
08.2023 - 01.2024

Film Producer

Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2017 - 01.2019

CEO/President, Freelance Indie Filmmaker

Heartfelt Pictures
01.2015 - Current

Video Production Specialist

Central Intelligence Agency
05.2006 - 11.2015

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Creative Writing

Full Sail University

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Filmmaking

North Carolina School of The Arts
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