Deidra Tyree Smith

Deidra Tyree is an Artist and Professor who works between both disciplines of Art and Camera. Born in Georgia and raised in Oklahoma, Deidra studied film, photography and dance at OU (The University of Oklahoma). While studying film at OU under the direction of Andy Horton, she was a Production Assistant with Gray Frederickson, a producer for The Godfather: Part II (1974), Apocalypse Now (1979) and UHF (1989). In 2005, Deidra relocated to Atlanta and received a double Master of Fine Arts in Photography & Sculpture. While in graduate school, she produced & directed multiple student and short films and began working as a stylist for commercials. Deidra has worked between Atlanta and Los Angeles earning multiple credits within both departments of camera and art. Deidra resides in Atlanta, Georgia and continues to work in entertainment while being a Professor of Art & Media at Clark Atlanta University.