Brittany Scott Smith is an Emmy® Award–winning director, producer, and writer who tells character-driven stories rooted in honesty, humor, and emotional truth.

Her work spans premium comedy and scripted television, including A Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO), Wilmore (Peacock), and the VH1 feature All I Didn’t Want for Christmas. She is also a two-time Children’s Emmy® winner for her directing work on Sesame Street.

Before stepping behind the camera, Brittany built her career producing performance-driven comedy, serving as Co-Executive Producer on The Rundown with Robin Thede and Supervising Producer on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. That foundation continues to shape her directing, with a focus on actors, tone, and the moments that reveal who people really are.

Her work centers on women navigating identity, ambition, and reinvention — often at the intersection of humor and vulnerability. She’s drawn to stories that feel personal, specific, and just a little bit uncomfortable in the best way.

Brittany is currently developing a slate of feature films, including Becoming Spice and the dark comedy Barstow.

She is a member of the Directors Guild of America.