Author. Screenplay Writer. Short Film Director. Infrequent Blogger. Joke Master.
Mike Smith is an author, comedy writer and screenwriter. Mike's collaborative style and unique writing techniques have resulted in national recognition, having written and contributed to a number of comedic events for the Friars Club, including material for Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Billy Crystal, Jeff Ross, Harvey Keitel, and more. He is the author of the coming-of-age novel "Miss Mezzanine", which IndieReader.com rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, describing it as "a lovely little book about the potential of turning points, romantic whims, and the willingness to be open to change and new experiences." He has also written three novelettes available on Kindle and Audible, the most recent being "Cake Batter" in 2020.
Beyond his fiction writing, Mike is also a writer/director of multiple short films which have been shown in venues and festivals across the entire country. These include "Gala", which was featured in the New York City SAG-AFTRA showcase in 2016, "Stage Five", which was featured in the North Hollywood Cinefest in 2017 and "The Gate Agent", which was shown in the Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival. His co-written feature screenplay "South Star" was a semi-finalist in the International Screenwriters Association's 2012 Emerging Screenwriters Competition. In a previous life, Mike wrote movie reviews and has interviewed an eclectic array of entertainers and actors.
Beyond his fiction writing, Mike is also a writer/director of multiple short films which have been shown in venues and festivals across the entire country. These include "Gala", which was featured in the New York City SAG-AFTRA showcase in 2016, "Stage Five", which was featured in the North Hollywood Cinefest in 2017 and "The Gate Agent", which was shown in the Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival. His co-written feature screenplay "South Star" was a semi-finalist in the International Screenwriters Association's 2012 Emerging Screenwriters Competition. In a previous life, Mike wrote movie reviews and has interviewed an eclectic array of entertainers and actors.