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Ya'Ke Smith is known for his unflinching, veracious style of storytelling and is a rising voice in independent cinema. His films have received worldwide acclaim, screening at and winning awards in over 100 film festivals. He was recognized by the Director's Guild America and received accolades from the Student Academy Awards. Cities like Buffalo, NY, and Cincinnati, OH have proclaimed special days in his honor. His short film, KATRINA'S SON, screened at 40 film festivals and won 14 awards, while his debut feature film, WOLF, was praised by NPR as 'an impressive piece' and premiered at the SXSW Film Festival. His film DAWN. had a television premiere on HBO, and he has contributed to various web series and documentary projects that recently aired on major platforms. He has been featured in numerous publications, including NPR, CNN, and Variety Magazine. Ya'Ke graduated with a B.A. in Communication Arts from the University of the Incarnate Word and earned an M.F.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. He is currently an Associate Professor and has received prestigious awards in recognition of his creative achievements.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Radio-Television-Film.
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