Brody Smith
Camera PA | AC Trainee
Film & TV Production
Scripted Production Experience
STAFF SET PA
Short Film 'Disillusion'
Director: Jacob Eisenstein | Producer: Chadwick Harman
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Supported the camera department with slating, camera cart setup and moves, Dana Dolly and tripod setup, and wrap.
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Supported set operations, basecamp, and crafty.
CAMERA PA
Director / DP: Drew Lauer
BJ's Restaurant Commercial
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Built and maintained video village monitors and SDI signal routing.
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Managed monitor battery swaps and charging workflow.
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Supported camera operations on a motion-control commercial production.
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Assisted with camera truck transport, load-in, and wrap.
STAFF SET PA
1st AD: Carlos Melendez | Producer: Andre Gower
Fangoria Studios Feature Film 'Gorezone Vol 1 - Side Eye'
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Worked all shoot days as a Staff Set PA, supporting daily set operations, crew/prop movement, and the prop department during camera setups
Managed monitor battery swaps and charging workflow.
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Served as stand-in and photo double for the lead actor as needed.
STAFF SET PA
1st AD: Maddie Arnold | Director / Producer: Jacob Strunk
Good Fiend Studios' 'Grave Conversation (S6)'
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Provided general set support including crafty, prop movement, set resets, and slating interviews on a two-day podcast shoot.
Broadcast Experience
PRODUCER | ON-AIR TALENT | MANAGER
May 2000 - October 2025
HeartRadio / Audacy / Infinity Networks
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Produced live and recorded audio/video segments in high-pressure broadcasts
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Collaborated with hosts, promotions staff and affiliates fulfilling show requests
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Managed timing, cues, rundowns, and transitions
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Coordinated booking, scheduling, and on-site support for high-profile celebrity guests
CAMERA OPERATOR | EDITOR | ENG TECHNICIAN
FOX 61 News, Tribune Broadcasting
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Live studio + field news camera coverage
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Edited news packages on deadlines
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Live truck remote operation
Education
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University Of Hartford - Bachelor of Arts | TV/Film Production
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P.A. Bootcamp L.A.
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AbelCine — AC Fundamentals & Camera Build Workshops