Writer. Producer. Creative Director. Giraffe.

Hey! I’m Cam Smith, an emerging screenwriter with projects destined for the big screen (and small ones too). My work has been recognized by ScreenCraft, Shore Scripts, Atlanta Film Festival, Coverfly, The Red List, Outstanding Screenplays, and Launch Pad. When I’m not battling writer’s block to the death, I’m creating promos for the Emmy-nominated talk show, Sherri.

Awards & Recognitions

  • WeScreenplay TV Pilot Lab 2025 — BLACK DEATH

    WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab 2025 — BLACK DEATH

  • Atlanta Film Festival 2025 — BLACK DEATH

  • Screencraft Drama Competition 2024 — BLACK DEATH

    Shore Scripts TV Pilot Mentorship 2024 — BLACK DEATH

    Outstanding Screenplay TV Pilot 2024 — BLACK DEATH

  • Screencraft TV Pilot 2025 — BLACK DEATH

  • Launch Pad, Top 50 — BLACK DEATH

  • Top 1% — BLACK DEATH

  • #1 Overall — BLACK DEATH

    #1 in Drama — BLACK DEATH

    #1 in TV Pilots— BLACK DEATH

  • 7+ — BLACK DEATH

BLACK DEATH

A war hero turned barber endeavors to build a normal life in 1923 Harlem, but his plans are imperiled by Jim Crow and the Irish Mob.

(Based on true events)

“The vivid, immersive atmosphere and intricacy found in shows like Boardwalk Empire are met in equal measure, in this pilot, with the rich period texture and political complexity of Gangs of New York. The prose is exceptionally written, employing evocative visuals. The narrative possibilities are endless. The script serves as a near impeccable writing sample and evidence of a storyteller with a distinct voice and valuable narrative skillset.”

— The Black List

“This piece is insanely rich in so many aspects, especially in terms of world, characters, dialogue, and tension. I felt instantly drawn into the world dealing with the White Hands and Black Hands. The pacing is absolutely perfect; it was a gorgeous progression brimming tension throughout. A gripping piece and written so well.

— Lameese Hassen, Junior Manager at Marathon Management

PATROCLUS & ACHILLES

Two young Achaeans fight for love as war and fate threaten to pull them apart.

(Adapted from the award-winning novel, Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller)