Episode 372: From BET to Cannes: Filmmaker Tia A. Smith's Award-Winning Journey to The Heir and The Big Screen

About this episode

Filmmaker Tia A. Smith discusses her journey from radio to award-winning filmmaking and shares insights for aspiring filmmakers.

This week on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast , Lin. sits down with award-winning filmmaker Tia A. Smith , a visionary storyteller whose remarkable career journey has taken her from radio broadcasting to producing content for BET, TV One, VH1, and now the big screen. Tia opens up about the path that led her to become a respected filmmaker, the challenges she's faced as a woman navigating the entertainment industry, and the determination that has fueled her success. She also discusses her latest film, The Heir , which recently earned international recognition with an award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France . In this inspiring conversation, Tia shares valuable lessons learned throughout her career, the importance of perseverance, and practical advice for aspiring filmmakers looking to break into the industry. Whether you're a film lover, creative entrepreneur, or someone pursuing a dream, this episode is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes insights from one of today's rising filmmaking talents. Connect with Lin. Woods on Social Media: Instagram & Tik Tok: @Lin Woods. Facebook & LinkedIn: @Lin. Woods X/Twitter: @linwoods…

People in this episode

Host: Lin. Woods

Guest: Tia A. Smith

Topics covered

• filmmaking
• women in film
• entertainment industry
• perseverance
• inspiration

Keywords

• filmmaker
• Cannes
• The Heir
• women in film
• entertainment
• inspiration
• career advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BET, TV One, VH1

Books & works: The Heir

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