Jonathan Turner Smith (Screenwriter, Actor, Producer, screenwriter)

Jonathan Turner Smith

(He/Him/His)

Screenwriter | Actor | Producer

SAG-AFTRA

Website: http://www.jonathanturnersmith.com

Biography

Now, however, I have decided to continue where I left off 33 years ago and pursue my love of acting, writing, and producing.

In 1987, I co-wrote, produced, and essayed the lead role in an independent feature film, BROKEN VICTORY. The film won the Silver Medal at both the New York Film & Television Festival and the Houston International Film Festival. It was also a Finalist for an AFI/ Billboard Dramatic Video Award and the recipient of four (4) Halo Awards from the Southern California Motion Picture Council.

I have also produced several original plays in Los Angeles and received a Los Angeles Drama-Logue Award for Outstanding Performance for my two-act play, “Nathan.”

“THE LOSER’S CLUB” is based on my one-act play, “The Losers’ Club,” which is published by Eldridge Publishing. It has been produced over 100 times by jr. high and high schools throughout the United States and has garnered more than 15 regional and state theatre awards.

I adapted the play into a screenplay in 2019. The Screenplay has generated a great deal of enthusiasm and has won/been recognized by more than 35 Screenplay/Film Festival Competitions in 2020.

“THE LOSER’S CLUB” has been picked up for production as a major motion picture by Capitol H Studios and Executive Producer JR Hackett with a targeted production date beginning in January 2021.

Now, however, I have decided to continue where I left off 33 years ago and pursue my love of acting, writing, and producing.

I have also produced several original plays in Los Angeles and received a Los Angeles Drama-Logue Award for Outstanding Performance for my two-act play, “Nathan.”

I adapted the play into a screenplay in 2019. The Screenplay has generated a great deal of enthusiasm and has won/been recognized by more than 35 Screenplay/Film Festival Competitions in 2020.

“THE LOSER’S CLUB” has been picked up for production as a major motion picture by Capitol H Studios and Executive Producer JR Hackett with a targeted production date beginning in January 2021.

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Projects (4)

Feature

Faith-based

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6 Awards

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Feature

Drama .
Family

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5 Awards

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Feature

Dramedy .
Family

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14 Awards

Proof of Concept

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Feature

Comedy .
Young Adult

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68 Awards

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Available

Education

National Board Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Early Childood & Literacy: English Language Arts

California State University, Los Angeles

Elementary Education Certificate

Texas Tech University

Master of Arts (MA)

Baylor University

B.S. Degree: Secondary Education/Speech

Jonathan Turner Smith

Screenwriter | Actor | Producer

SAG-AFTRA

Website: http://www.jonathanturnersmith.com

Biography

I recently retired from the Los Angeles Unified School District as a high school English/theatre teacher. I loved teaching and won several awards during my career. I was named the Texas Classroom Teacher Association Representative of the Year and was a Finalist for “You’re the Best Teacher” Award. I was also twice nominated for Teacher of the Year for the Los Angeles Unified School District and was selected for inclusion in Who’s Who in American High Schools. Now, however, I have decided to continue where I left off 33 years ago and pursue my love of acting, writing, and producing. In 1987, I co-wrote, produced, and essayed the lead role in an independent feature film, BROKEN VICTORY. The film won the Silver Medal at both the New York Film & Television Festival and the Houston International Film Festival. It was also a Finalist for an AFI/ Billboard Dramatic Video Award and the recipient of four (4) Halo Awards from the Southern California Motion Picture Council. I have also produced several original plays in Los Angeles and received a Los Angeles Drama-Logue Award for Outstanding Performance for my two-act play, “Nathan.” “THE LOSER’S CLUB” is based on my one-act play, “The Losers’ Club,” which is published by Eldridge Publishing. It has been produced over 100 times by jr. high and high schools throughout the United States and has garnered more than 15 regional and state theatre awards. I adapted the play into a screenplay in 2019. The Screenplay has generated a great deal of enthusiasm and has won/been recognized by more than 35 Screenplay/Film Festival Competitions in 2020. “THE LOSER’S CLUB” has been picked up for production as a major motion picture by Capitol H Studios and Executive Producer JR Hackett with a targeted production date beginning in January 2021.

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