Kevin M. Smith

Kevin M. Smith serves as a Teaching Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Broadcast at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Film & Media Studies. With over 20 years as a multi-award winning Hollywood screenwriter, playwright, and producer, he has collaborated with Academy Award-nominated talent and served as a creative development executive for Bohemia Group Originals since 2015.

His professional expertise spans feature films, stage plays, teleplays, TV sitcoms, dramadies, mini-series, and scripted reality TV, with a signature focus on character-driven narratives and historical storytelling. Notable projects include "PRIDE" (Lionsgate Films), "FLIP - THE FLIP WILSON STORY", and "ONE HEARTBEAT" directed by Reggie Hudlin. His broadcast journalism background at WTAE-TV deeply informs his curriculum design in media production and storytelling techniques.

Professional accolades include:

• Golden Quill Award (4 times)
• Associated Press Award (4 times)
• National Headliners Award
• Edward R. Murrow Award
• Telly Award (2 times)

In his academic role, Smith designs and implements the broadcast curriculum while mentoring prospective screenwriting students through the College in High School program. His industry-executive position at Bohemia Group Originals provides students with practical insights into media development pipelines, though specific research grants or formal advising relationships aren't documented. His career exemplifies the integration of professional production experience with academic instruction in media studies.