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American screenwriter
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Alena Smith is an American screenwriter, producer, and author best known for creating the Apple TV+ series Dickinson. In addition to creating the show, she also executive produces and has written numerous episodes.
Career
Smith got her first professional writing gig for the television series My America, before eventually becoming a staff writer for The Newsroom. In 2019, she created, produced, and wrote the Apple TV+ series Dickinson, with a second season premiering in January 2021 and a third in November 2021.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Writing Date | Yes | No | Short film; also actress as Veronica |
| 2014 | My America | Yes | No | |
| 2018 | The Bad Guys | Yes | Yes |
Television
| Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | My America | Yes | No | Episode: "Miss America" |
| 2014 | The Newsroom | Yes | No | 6 episodes |
| 2015–2017 | The Affair | Yes | Yes | 12 episodes |
| 2019–2021 | Dickinson | Yes | Yes | 30 episodes |
Bibliography
- Tween Hobo (2016)