Industry & advisory

Industry & advisory work.

Smith worked three years in the Indian screen industry, producing film and streaming projects at Viacom18. He now advises platforms, cultural bodies, and the European Commission on talent, diversity, and media work.

2015 — 2016 · Mumbai

Producer · Voot (Viacom18 Digital)

Managed the original web-series Badman from pre- to post-production. Developed story ideas, tracked scripts, and pitched web-series to identify content and talent for the platform.

2013 — 2014 · Mumbai

Associate Producer · Viacom18 Motion Pictures

Conceptualised and executed Cineshorts — acquiring five short films for broadcast and digital — and worked on a content team with 10+ film credits, including Margarita with a Straw. Delivered Cineshorts at 50% of its €150,000 budget.

9 feature films Cineshorts · 5 short films Badman · web-series Margarita with a Straw
2026
Expert Evaluator · European CommissionSkills & Talent Development in Media (EX2025D1315878)
2024
Topic Expert · YouTube KidsCo-developed & delivered "Diversity Matters: How Inclusion Boosts Audience Reach" — Center for Scholars & Storytellers, UCLA
2022
Freelance Media Consultant · Rushlake Media, GermanyBuilt a film-recommendation system for acquisition strategy; advised marketing & sales on social platforms
2021–22
Research Fellow · Center for Advanced Internet Studies, GermanySix-month fellowship on gender equity in pay, participation & safety across Indian streaming services (2014–2020)
2018–19
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Creative SpecialistProtection & promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions — youngest selected, Seoul
2016–17
Senior Research Associate · MICA, AhmedabadCourse management for Digital Communication Management; built an 11-month Media & Entertainment Management course for professionals

Work with Smith

Consulting, talks & media commentary.

For platform strategy, creator-economy insight, diversity & inclusion work, or expert commentary on the screen industries — Smith is open to selected industry collaborations.

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