Aaron Smith

Comedian and Screenwriter

Los Angeles, California

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About Aaron

Aaron Smith is a writer, comedian, filmmaker, and artist based in Los Angeles.

Educated at the University of Iowa, Aaron carries bachelor’s degrees in both Film and Journalism. Upon graduating, Aaron moved to California to get his start working in production including TV shows ranging from “True Blood” to “G.L.O.W.” and films like “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Friends With Benefits,” and “Downsizing.” Working on independent features, Aaron’s collaborations in production have been selected at festivals such as Sundance and SXSW.

His writing has gained notoriety at such contests including the Austin Film Festival, Tracking Board Launch Pad, and the Nicholl Fellowship.

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Male

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Progressive, Ohio Comedy In post-Trump Ohio, a chief of staff for a bumbling city mayor and his disloyal wife fights to keep the liberal administration afloat among a sea of angry conservatives.
Below The Line Comedy ⋄ Drama A 30 something production assistant is forced to deal with massive egos, barking assistant directors and a fellow PA who is losing his mind, all for the sake of making his dreams come true. The question is, just how long can he hang on?
Ryan Gosling F*cks Your Wife Comedy Ryan Gosling offers his services for repressed couples who have him listed as the wife's "hall pass."
Haymaker Budget: $1M - $5M | Sports ⋄ Drama A boxer, with the help of his father-figure trainer, comes to terms with his violent ways after putting an opponent in critical condition.
The Ballad of Bay: A Fiction Action ⋄ Comedy Michael Bay, after an accident on set renders him unconscious, must navigate his own life in the style of one of his movies.

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Austin Film Festival - 2nd Rounder - "Emily Quiver"
(2020)
Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices Competition - Semifinalist - "Below The Line"
(2020)
Austin Film Festival - Semifinalist - "Ryan Gosling F*cks Your Wife"
(2019)
Tracking Board Launchpad Pilot Competition - Top 50 - "Progressive, Ohio"
(2018)
Nicholl Fellowship - Top 15% - "Haymaker"
(2016)