Author
Ya'Ke Smith
Ya'Ke Smith
Ya’Ke, a rising voice in independent cinema, is known for his unflinching and veracious style of storytelling. He graduated with his B.A. from the Communication Arts Department at the University of The Incarnate Word, where he later became the youngest recipient of the Alumni of Distinction for Professional Achievement award. He received his M.F.A. from the University of Texas at Austin’s film program, where he is currently an Associate Professor of film. He was previously the Morgan Woodward Distinguished Professor of Film at the University of Texas at Arlington. His filmography includes: Katrina's Son, WOLF, dawn., and The Beginning and Ending of Everything.