Jennifer has an MFA in Film from Columbia University, as well as a law degree.  She worked with Caravan Pictures (Spyglass Entertainment) on hits such as Rush Hour.  At Dreamchaser Productions in Dublin, Smith developed documentaries and assisted with specific aspects of U2’s Zooropa Tour.  She freelanced as producer and assistant director on numerous, award-winning music videos, film shorts, and commercials.

Jennifer has received recognition and awards from HBO, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Milos Forman Fund, Time for Peace Awards, Irish Film Board, and Polo/Ralph Lauren.  Her work has screened at film festivals world-wide, and broadcast on networks including HBO, Showtime Australia, B Sky B, and The Sundance Channel. 

Currently, Smith is Assistant Professor at University of Georgia, Grady College, teaching courses in production.