Kelly Smith is a screenwriter, producer and director based in London. 

Whilst studying BA Film & Drama at the University of Reading, Kelly directed a number of short films, winning the Institute of Amateur Cinematographers' Youth Trophy and International Award.

He then co-wrote (with director Julien Magnat) THE ALL-NEW ADVENTURES OF CHASTITY BLADE, which was nominated for Best Student Short at the 2000 Academy Awards.

Kelly also co-wrote Julien’s 2011 psychological thriller FACES IN THE CROWD, starring Milla Jovovich.

In 2011, Kelly’s debut feature as producer and director, the UK horror film DON’T LET HIM IN was released on DVD in 15 international territories. 

He is currently developing a number of feature projects, whilst also shooting short films, online series, music promos, corporates and sizzle reels. 

Favorite climb

The Arrowhead Arete, Yosemite

Height

700 ft.

Coordinates

37°43'42.9"N 119°38'09.9"W

“Every problem can have multiple solutions. To see them you have to look at the big picture overall. Don’t limit yourself to just one route.”

I won my first competition back in 2010 at the Mountain West Regional Championships held at Moab, Utah. Sending a 5.13a sport route in a single attempt earned me first place in the Men’s division. Before then, I’d received 1st and 2nd place at a few youth competitions. 2010 was my entry into the big leagues. A couple months after Moab, Utah, I traveled to El Paso, TX for the National Championships. I got second place by sending a 5.13c sport route in two attempts.

In 2012, I won first place in the Nationals held at Acadia National Park, Maine by flashing a V12 bouldering problem. It was my first time visiting the East Coast and I was glad to have been used to Jackson Hole’s more humid weather. I think that gave me an advantage that climbers from drier regions didn’t have. In 2015 I entered my first international competition in Cochamó, Patagonia, Chile. I didn’t place, but plan to for the 2016 championship in Krabi, Thailand.