Brittany Scott Smith is an Emmy® Award–winning television director, producer, and writer. She has served as Supervising Producer on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (Comedy Central) and Co-Executive Producer on The Rundown with Robin Thede (BET).

Her directing credits include A Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO), the election special Wilmore (Peacock), Helpsters and Hello Jack: The Kindness Show (Apple TV+), as well as the iconic children’s program Sesame Street.

In 2022, Smith made her feature directorial debut with All I Didn’t Want for Christmas for VH1, starring Gabourey Sidibe, Loretta Devine, Kel Mitchell, and Andrew Bushell.

Her work has earned multiple award nominations, including a Children’s Emmy® Award for Best Directing for a Multiple-Camera Program. Known for her versatility across comedy, scripted, unscripted, and children’s programming, Smith has contributed to successful series across platforms, including HBO, Peacock, BET, Comedy Central, and Apple TV+.

In addition to her creative work, Smith consults with media companies on development and production, shaping original IP, refining creative strategy, and guiding projects from concept through execution across film, television, and digital platforms.

She is currently developing a slate of feature films, including Becoming Spice and the dark comedy Barstow, and is producing a documentary on comedy legend Garrett Morris.

Smith was a member of the inaugural DGA Atlanta Coordinating Committee and has served as a guest speaker for WGA, SVA, SCAD, and CBS programs.

She and her husband, actor Arjay Smith (The Rookie), co-authored the children’s book Wes and Morris Meet Mr. Buck, with a follow-up title, Wes and Morris Meet Passport Pat, slated for release in February 2026.