Alena Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | United States |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, producer, author |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Notable work | Dickinson The Affair |
Alena Smith is an American screenwriter, producer, and author best known for creating the Apple TV+ series Dickinson.[1][2][3][4] In addition to creating the show, she also executive produces and has written numerous episodes.[5]
Career
Smith got her first professional writing gig for the television series My America, before eventually becoming a staff writer for The Newsroom. In 2019, she created, produced, and wrote the Apple TV+ series Dickinson, with a second season premiering in January 2021 and a third in November 2021.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Writing Date | Yes | No | Short film; also actress as Veronica |
| 2014 | My America | Yes | No | |
| 2018 | The Bad Guys | Yes | Yes |
Television
| Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | My America | Yes | No | Episode: "Miss America" |
| 2014 | The Newsroom | Yes | No | 6 episodes |
| 2015–2017 | The Affair | Yes | Yes | 12 episodes |
| 2019–2021 | Dickinson | Yes | Yes | 30 episodes, directed "This was a Poet -" |
Bibliography
- Tween Hobo (2016)
References
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 6, 2020). "'Dickinson' Creator Alena Smith Inks Overall Deal With Apple". Deadline. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ↑ "'Dickinson' Creator Alena Smith Talks The Paradoxes of Emily Dickinson". Awardsdaily – The Oscars, the Films and everything in between. June 24, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ↑ "Alena Smith". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ↑ "Alena Smith". WGFestival 2020: The One That Was Virtual. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ↑ "The Story Behind The Miraculously Weird 'Dickinson'". Bustle. November 19, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ↑ White, Peter (October 8, 2020). "'Dickinson' Renewed For Season 3 At Apple As Streamer Plots Early 2021 Launch For Season 2". Deadline. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
External links
- Alena Smith at IMDb
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