Nicole Smolen

Nicole has a passion for telling stories that raise important questions and challenge viewers to look beneath the surface. In addition to top-tier commercials and music videos, she has produced several award-winning films. Besides being certified in AVID Media Composer, she specializes in Movie Magic Budgeting/Scheduling, Final Cut Pro, and the Adobe Suite. After starring in 8 Days, a non-profit film about human trafficking, Nicole traveled to eight different cities across America and spoke at major benefits. She subsequently ventured to South Africa to raise awareness about modern-day slavery in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. In addition to educating the public, she championed local anti-trafficking organizations and later appeared on Steve Harvey. This is a global issue near and dear to her heart. She regularly works alongside Equality Now, Refuge for Women, and Slave 2 Nothing to end it. In Summer 2017, she received a certificate in Contemporary Drama from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England. Along with classical methods, she has also studied those pioneered by George Morrison, Jack Waltzer, and Ivana Chubbuck. When not writing or producing, Nicole experiments with film photography and graphic design, crafts original recipes on Reel Dishes, and travels around the globe.