PRODUCER &

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Filmmaking creative with 5+ years of experience in Producing, 1st ADing, Production Managing, and Directing projects including student short films, independent feature films, commercial material, and international film-work from development to distribution. Recognized for working well under pressure and contributing proactive problem-solving that realizes the best possible version of each project.

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FORTUNATE SONS

"Fortunate Sons" is an independent feature film solo-produced by Aiden Smith in Charlotte, North Carolina.Aiden Smith wrote, produced, and directed his first feature film with collaborations from other UNC School of the Arts alumni Grant Kaufman (Director of Photography), Mattie Reeves (Production Designer), and Diana Kotzin (Composer).


The film was shot in the summer of 2022 with a $39,000 budget and premiered at the Independent Picture House in Charlotte in July of 2023.


Fortunate Sons is a coming-of-age, comedy-drama set in 1969. Four friends reunite from college for one highly anticipated night together. But when an old high school tough guy violently confronts Billy and challenges him to an alley fight, the boy's objectives are split between going to the fight or enjoying what could be their last night together.

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