Chan C. Smith
Director

Chan C. Smith (she/her/sis) is a director, DP, and photographer. Her work includes narrative filmmaking, documentary, editorial, and branded content. Chan has created content for brands such as Nike Chicago, Parents Magazine, the NBA, and the Biden/Harris campaign. She is committed to exploring unique methods of storytelling, from the inception to the final deliverable. Previously, she served as the Multimedia Producer at EBONY and JET Magazines. While there, Chan directed, captured, and produced content. She profiled the likes of Ava Duvernay, John Legend, Jurnee Smollett, and Chance the Rapper, as well as public figures including Nikki Giovanni, Van Jones, and Sandra Bland’s mother, Geneva Reed-Veal. In 2023, Chan premiered the first part of her docuseries, “HIV and the Journey Towards Zero,” produced in conjunction with the Chicago Department of Public. Chan is passionate about telling stories that are centered around the human experience, in an effort to inspire, inform, and invigorate the masses. Chan can pivot from being a one “Chan” band to directing extensive stories with a trusted team.