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I'm William Smyth, a Rhode Island Arts Fellow in Film and seven-time Emmy Award–winning filmmaker/photographer. As Creative Director and Co-owner of 41 North Media, I lead end-to-end storytelling across brands and creators from our Florida–Rhode Island studio. Based in Fort Lauderdale and Providence, I drive concept-to-delivery across creative direction, cinematography, production, and multimedia production, ensuring cohesive narratives across video, photography, audio, and interactive formats. I've partnered with clients including Tri-Rail, Goodman Public Relations, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, City of Fort Lauderdale, City of Providence, and Burgess Yachts, and I welcome collaborations on impactful, multimedia storytelling that resonates across platforms.…I'm William Smyth, a Rhode Island Arts Fellow in Film and seven-time Emmy Award–winning filmmaker/photographer. As Creative Director and Co-owner of 41 North Media, I lead end-to-end storytelling across brands and creators from our Florida–Rhode Island studio. Based in Fort Lauderdale and Providence, I drive concept-to-delivery across creative direction, cinematography, production, and multimedia production, ensuring cohesive narratives across video, photography, audio, and interactive formats. I've partnered with clients including Tri-Rail, Goodman Public Relations, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, City of Fort Lauderdale, City of Providence, and Burgess Yachts, and I welcome collaborations on impactful, multimedia storytelling that resonates across platforms.

William Smyth

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I'm William Smyth, a Rhode Island Arts Fellow in Film and seven-time Emmy Award–winning filmmaker/photographer. As Creative Director and Co-owner of 41 North Media, I lead end-to-end storytelling across brands and creators from our Florida–Rhode Island studio. Based in Fort Lauderdale and Providence, I drive concept-to-delivery across creative direction, cinematography, production, and multimedia production, ensuring cohesive narratives across video, photography, audio, and interactive formats. I've partnered with clients including Tri-Rail, Goodman Public Relations, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, City of Fort Lauderdale, City of Providence, and Burgess Yachts, and I welcome collaborations on impactful, multimedia storytelling that resonates across platforms.…I'm William Smyth, a Rhode Island Arts Fellow in Film and seven-time Emmy Award–winning filmmaker/photographer. As Creative Director and Co-owner of 41 North Media, I lead end-to-end storytelling across brands and creators from our Florida–Rhode Island studio. Based in Fort Lauderdale and Providence, I drive concept-to-delivery across creative direction, cinematography, production, and multimedia production, ensuring cohesive narratives across video, photography, audio, and interactive formats. I've partnered with clients including Tri-Rail, Goodman Public Relations, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, City of Fort Lauderdale, City of Providence, and Burgess Yachts, and I welcome collaborations on impactful, multimedia storytelling that resonates across platforms.

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I’m William Smyth, a Rhode Island Arts Fellow in Film and seven-time Emmy Award–winning filmmaker/photographer. As Creative Director and Co-owner of 41 North Media, I lead end-to-end storytelling across brands and creators from our Florida–Rhode Island studio. Based in Fort Lauderdale and Providence, I drive concept-to-delivery across creative direction, cinematography, production, and multimedia production, ensuring cohesive narratives across video, photography, audio, and interactive formats. I’ve partnered with clients including Tri-Rail, Goodman Public Relations, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, City of Fort Lauderdale, City of Providence, and Burgess Yachts, and I welcome collaborations on impactful, multimedia storytelling that resonates across platforms.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Work Experience

Creative Director at 41 North Media

January 1, 2019 - Present

Lead the creative vision and end-to-end production for commercials, internet videos, and short films. Oversee concept development, art direction, production, and post-production. Manage cross-functional teams, budgets, schedules, and quality control to deliver on-brand multimedia campaigns. Cultivate and manage client relationships for high-profile brands and organizations.

Freelance Filmmaker/Photographer at Freelance

November 30, 2004 - Present

Provide filmmaking and photography services across a range of formats, including commercials, corporate films, short films, music videos, and live events. Lead end-to-end production: concept development, shot listing/storyboarding, lighting design, camera operation, on-set direction; manage location scouting, permits, and logistics. Execute comprehensive post-production: editing, color correction, audio mixing, and motion graphics; deliver multiple formats optimized for broadcast, streaming, and social media.

Senior Promotions Producer at WPEC/CBS-12 TV

January 31, 2014 - September 19, 2025

Wrote, organized, scheduled, directed, and edited image campaigns informed by station research to strengthen brand messaging across television and digital platforms. Conceived original campaign concepts; drafted scripts and shot lists for promotional spots. Planned and scheduled shoots with talent, maintaining detailed production calendars and timelines. Produced videos for sales events and PSAs, ensuring on-time delivery and on-brand storytelling. Managed cross-platform promotional efforts with CBS12 partners and network across radio, print, and online; shot and produced all partnership spots for multi-platform use. Produced, wrote, shot, and edited sweep promos for TV and radio, and created TV and radio promos to promote newscasts.

Creative Services Videographer/Editor/Helicopter Videographer at WCVB-TV

November 30, 2010 - September 19, 2025

Produced and edited promotional spots across TV and digital platforms to reinforce Boston’s leading news brand, branding franchises, and promo-length series in politics, investigations, medical topics, weather, and sports. Wrote concepts, scripts, and shot lists; planned shoots with talent and maintained detailed production calendars and timelines. As the primary videographer, I shot on-location footage in high-pressure environments, directed talent and crews while supervising editors, graphic designers, and topical news writers. Also served as Sky5 aerial videographer for promotional and breaking-news footage.

Volunteer Patient Mentor at Memorial Healthcare System

September 1, 2018 - Present

Volunteer patient mentor providing peer support and emotional guidance to rehabilitating patients.

Commercial Director at Bluwave Productions

January 18, 2015 - December 30, 2018

Conceptualize, write, cast, direct, shoot, and edit broadcast and digital video campaigns across diverse industries; partner with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact spots that elevate brand recognition and customer loyalty.

Co-owner and Creative Director at 41 North Media

January 1, 2019 - Present

Lead the creative vision and end-to-end production for commercials, internet videos, and short films. Oversee concept development, art direction, production, and post-production. Manage cross-functional teams, budgets, schedules, and quality control to deliver multi-media campaigns. Cultivate and manage client relationships for high-profile brands and organizations.

Commercial Director at Bluwave Productions

January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2018

Freelance Filmmaker/Photographer at Self-Employed / Freelance

December 1, 2004 - Present

Provide filmmaking and photography services across a diverse range of formats, including commercials, corporate films, short films, music videos, and live events for clients from startups to agencies. Lead end-to-end production: concept development, shot listing/storyboarding, lighting design, camera operation, and on-set direction; manage location scouting, permits, and logistics. Execute comprehensive post-production: editing, color grading, audio mixing, and motion graphics; deliver multiple formats optimized for broadcast, streaming, and social media. Collaborate with directors, producers, and clients to align on creative vision, brand identity, and storytelling; consistently meet deadlines and budget constraints. Maintain up-to-date technical proficiency with cinema cameras, lenses, lighting, and post-production tools; ensure secure archiving and metadata management.

Senior Promotions Producer at WPEC/CBS-12 TV

December 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Wrote, organized, scheduled, directed, and edited image campaigns informed by station research to strengthen brand messaging across television and digital platforms. Conceived original campaign concepts; drafted scripts and shot lists for promotional spots. Planned and scheduled shoots with talent, maintaining detailed production calendars and timelines. Produced videos for sales events and PSAs, ensuring on-time delivery and on-brand storytelling. Managed cross-platform promotional efforts with CBS12 partners and network across radio, print, and online; shot and produced all partnership spots for multi-platform use. Produced, wrote, shot, and edited Sweep promos for TV and radio, and created TV and radio promos to promote newscasts.

Creative Services Videographer/Editor/Helicopter Videographer at WCVB-TV

November 1, 2005 - November 1, 2010

Produced and edited promotional spots across TV and digital platforms to reinforce Boston’s leading news brand, branding franchises, and promo-ing special series in politics, investigations, medical topics, weather, and sports. Wrote concepts, scripts, and shot lists; planned shoots with talent and maintained detailed production calendars and timelines. As primary on-location videographer, directed talent and crews under high-pressure conditions; supervised editors, graphic designers, and topical news writers. Also served as Sky5 aerial videographer for promotional and breaking-news footage.

Freelance Filmmaker/Photographer at Self-Employed

December 1, 2004 - Present

Provide filmmaking and photography services across a diverse range of formats, including commercials, corporate films, short films, music videos, and live events for clients from startups to agencies. Lead end-to-end production: concept development, shot listing/storyboarding, lighting design, camera operation, and on-set direction; manage location scouting, permits, and logistics. Execute comprehensive post-production: editing, color grading, audio mixing, and motion graphics; deliver multiple formats optimized for broadcast, streaming, and social media. Collaborate with directors, producers, and clients to align on creative vision, brand identity, and storytelling; consistently meet deadlines and budgets. Maintain up-to-date technical proficiency with cinema cameras, lenses, lighting, and post-production tools; ensure secure archiving and metadata management.