Kevin Michael Smith's (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2457070/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1) screenwriting style is best described as stories about common people demonstrating uncommon valor. His feature PRIDE (see www.IMDB.com), produced by Lionsgate Films, starred Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard and the late Bernie Mac. PRIDE received an ESPY nomination for best "sports" movie of the year (2007), as well as a Movieguide "Top 10 Films for Mature Audiences" Award (2007). A multi-award-winning Hollywood screenwriter, playwright and producer, Kevin has written for and worked with Academy Award nominated actors, directors, and producers for the past 25 years. Whether it is feature films, stage plays, teleplays, TV sitcoms, TV dramadies, mini-series and scripted reality TV, Kevin's unique talents delve into the nuances and attributes of unforgettable characters, as well as transport viewers into historical and memorable events.  Kevin's feature film catalogue includes PRIDE (starring Terrance Howard - produced by Lionsgate Films); FLIP - THE FLIP WILSON STORY (with Atmosphere Productions & KEMB Production); ONE HEARTBEAT (with KEMB Productions & – Director Reggie Hudlin); ALL-STAR MOM; BUMP & RUNNING (with Bear-Bucca Entertainment); MY BROTHER'S KEEPER (with KEMB Production); JOE LOUIS VS THE WORLD; FOREVER FRIENDS (animated feature with Turtle Pond Productions & Bohemia Group Originals); THE PITTSBURGH POWDERKEGS (with KEMB Production – Director Kris Wilson); CONSCIENCE OF THE CITY (with Mike Ilitch Jr.); FINDING WOODSTOCK (TV drama with Bohemia Group Originals); TOMORROW TO BE BRAVE; STRUGGLING IN SILENCE (documentary on student-athlete mental health awareness); VAMP IT OUT (episodic teen dramedy with Brooke Lewis); and GARDEL (stage play with producer Kurt Swanson, Justin Ross, director Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj and choreographer Alycia Perrin).   Kevin is the producer of “The Women of ‘68” podcast. The 4-part podcast features the unique perspective of the women who comprised the 1968 U.S. Olympic team, who opened the door for Title IX.  As a television producer/writer/anchor for WTAE-TV (Pittsburgh), Kevin earned three Regional Emmy nominations, four Golden Quill Awards, four Associated Press Awards, a National Headliners Award, the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award, as well as two Telly Awards as an executive producer for the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team.  Kevin is also a consultant for Fred Rogers Productions diversity-focused script writing program.  As a Teaching Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies for Broadcasting at the University of Pittsburgh, Kevin has had the honor of designing and implementing the Broadcast curriculum in the Film & Media Studies department. Kevin is also engaged with the College in High School program and works with prospective screenwriting students at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as other universities and colleges throughout the world.  Kevin's podcast "Screen Perspectives," co-hosted with Dawn Keezer (Director of the Pittsburgh Film Office), can be heard on all platforms. a podcast that allows a glimpse behind-the-screen of how the film, television, streaming industry operates, and the pathways followed by industry professionals and leaders to successful careers. "Screen Perspectives" features behind-the-scenes conversations with entertainment industry professionals and leaders. "Screen Perspectives" is now available in 7 countries.