Journal Biography, Resume & Demo Reel of W. Kent Smith (1981 to present)

W. Kent Smith

Author / Producer

Since 1979, W. Kent Smith has found himself filling a variety of roles while working at the business of storytelling, whether it was writing scripts for local video companies or independent film people. During the last two decades, Kent's writing projects have ranged from commercials and documentaries to movie treatments and screenplays, for such diverse companies as Nabisco, the American Film Institute, and Stanley Kramer Productions. Only in the last seven years has Kent focused primarily on writing books and screenplays based on his own script ideas—producing such works as the anthology series entitled StrangeLand.

Production Experience

May 1991 to Present

Video Producer As Owner of LODESTAR CINEMA CREATIONS in West Covina, California, I perform as an ENG / EFP Cameraman, Editor & Engineer. Duties include Writing, Directing & Marketing. Productions range from Cable TV Spots to Documentaries for such clients as The American Foundation for the Performing Arts, California Driving School & The Pasadena Playhouse Alumni Association.

July 1990 to Sep. 2001

Cameraman For the UNIVERSITY NETWORK in Los Angeles, California, I performed hand-held operations of a Sony broadcast mini-cam during a live world-wide television program.

June 1989 to May 1991

Video Producer As Co-owner of AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCTIONAL SERVICES in Buena Park, California, I performed as an ENG / EFP Cameraman, Editor & Engineer. Duties included Writing & Directing for such clients as Nabisco, The American Film Institute & Paragon Cable Television.

Dec. 1985 to June 1989

Cameraman & Broadcast Engineer For the UNIVERSITY NETWORK in Los Angeles, California, I performed as Chief Operator for a UHF Television Transmitter (Channel 30 - San Bernardino) on Mt. Baldy, California. Duties included Air Shift Videotape Operations (2" Quad & 3/4"), Satellite Downlink Transmission, Microwave Linkup, & Control Room Videotape Operations. Also ENG / EFP Camerawork & In-Studio Camera Operations for live telecast

Special Skills

Specialize in hand-held camera work, with more than a decade of experience in live television; proficient with Sony DC-300, DXC-3000 & Panasonic F-250

Proficient with DreamWeaver 8.0, PageMaker 6.0, PhotoShop 6.0, Microsoft Word

Own Lectrosonic Wireless Microphones

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Kent's offbeat approach to history has been a source of considerable amazement ever since his first book Lost Stories for All Ages: Apocryphal Literature for the 21st Century was published in November of 1999. Since that time Kent has been acknowledged as a resourceful and meticulous commentator on historical figures and events, even when challenging traditional viewpoints—particularly with books like The Spider's Web: A True Story of Nazi Escape.

Ever since his Whittier College days ('78 to '81), Kent has endeavored to show that the historical process is a vast puzzle capable of being pieced together. His entire life has been spent researching history, while linking world events with philosophy, theology, science, and technology. It was a lifelong pursuit of the "metapatterns" in history that has helped to shape Kent's unique perspective on the interconnectedness of Western life.

Hoping to establish a showcase for this unique brand of research and writing, Kent began work on his own web site in 2000. Dubbed The LostStories Channel, the site features a variety of subject matter, primarily intended to augment the dramatic narratives depicted in Lost Stories for All Ages.

Eventually, a Korean literary agency discovered the web site and purchased publishing rights for the book in their country. By August '02, the Korean paperback version of Lost Stories was completed, and it has been selling steadily there ever since.

Kent is 47 years old, and presently living in West Covina, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. He can be contacted at (909) 595-7590 or wkent@loststories.net.

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W. Kent Smith

Author / Producer

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