Brittany Scott Smith

2x Emmy-Winning Director & Executive Producer | Creating Premium Comedy, Culture & Character-Driven TV/Film & Original IP

New York, New York, United States

About

I'm a 2x Emmy-winning director, executive producer, and creator developing premium comedy and character-driven stories for television, film, and emerging platforms. My work spans premium comedy, children's programming, and unscripted entertainment, including A Black Lady Sketch Show, Wilmore, Sesame Street, and the VH1 feature All I Didn't Want for Christmas. I'm drawn to stories with a strong point of view, memorable characters, and emotional specificity. Whether directing, producing, or developing original IP, I'm interested in building worlds that entertain audiences while reflecting culture, identity, and the way we live now. In addition to directing, I've led development and production across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, taking projects from concept through delivery and collaborating with talent, writers, and creative teams to bring ambitious ideas to life. Currently, I develop and produce original digital content and programming that helps brands expand their reach, deepen audience engagement, and build lasting cultural relevance. Today, I'm focused on creating original television, film, and scalable IP that blends comedy, heart, and cultural relevance.

Experience

  • Principal | Director, Producer & Writer at FamJam, Inc.
    Jun 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 1 mo

    Director, producer, and writer developing and producing character-driven projects across film, television, and digital, with a focus on premium comedy and emotionally grounded storytelling. Oversee slate strategy, creative development, budgeting, team assembly, physical production, and post through distribution. Led social and content operations across multi-account media brands, supporting digital publishing strategies that generated more than 1 billion views across platforms. II’ve directed and executive produced projects in the U.S. and Canada, including a feature film shot and delivered in Canada, working with local crews, partners, and production frameworks. Collaborate with startups, media brands, and studio partners to develop original IP, launch new content ventures, and build scalable programming slates. Recent work includes helping launch A Little Extra, an entertainment-first studio creating original comedy, documentary, and unscripted content across digital platforms. Selected credits and partners include WorkMoney Media and Jax Media, with directing and producing work on Sesame Street, Helpsters, A Black Lady Sketch Show, and Wilmore.

  • Director (2x Emmy Award–Winning) at Sesame Workshop | HBO Max
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Directed narrative and performance-driven segments for Sesame Street across digital and broadcast, including branded partnerships with Dove. Work has generated 100K+ YouTube views within its first week and continues to reach global audiences. 2x Emmy-winning director responsible for narrative, performance-driven, and music-based segments across Seasons 53–55 of Sesame Street for HBO Max and PBS Kids. Directed nationally broadcast and digital-first content featuring talent including Troy Kotsur, HAIM, and VanVan, while collaborating with educational, creative, and production teams across the franchise. Directed the Kidscreen Award-winning digital series Tamir on the Street and civic music videos broadcast on PBS Kids. Recipient of a Daytime Emmy Award for Sesame Street Season 53 and Emmy nominee for the "Word of the Day: Diversity" segment featuring Academy Award winner Troy Kotsur.

  • Executive Producer, Development at Jax Media
    Jan 2021 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Led development of scripted and unscripted television, film, and digital projects, packaging original IP and talent-driven concepts for networks, streamers, and buyers. Partnered with talent including Robin Thede, Soledad O'Brien, Jalen Rose, David Jacoby, and Josh Johnson to develop, package, and pitch original series and films. Oversaw creative development from concept through pitch, collaborating with writers, producers, talent representatives, and network executives to position projects for market. Directed episodes of the Emmy-winning series A Black Lady Sketch Show, Wilmore, and Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show while contributing to the creative development and production of premium television projects.

  • Director at A Black Lady Sketch Show | HBO
    Nov 2020 - Feb 2021 · 4 mos

    Directed episodes of the Emmy-winning HBO series A Black Lady Sketch Show, collaborating with executive producers and show leadership to deliver premium, culturally resonant, character-driven comedy for a national audience, with a focus on performance and tone.

  • WILMORE | Peacock (5 mos)
    • Director
      Sep 2020 - Dec 2020 · 4 mos

      Directed and supervised production of a political special for Peacock hosted by Larry Wilmore, overseeing creative execution and live-format coordination during pandemic production constraints. Collaborated with high-profile guests including Kerry Washington, Quinta Brunson, Joy Reid, Michael Steele, Mehdi Hasan, Yara Shahidi, and Desus & Mero. Delivered a high-energy, talent-driven special blending political commentary and comedy within a premium streaming environment.

    • Supervising Producer
      Aug 2020 - Dec 2020 · 5 mos