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Eric Smith-Gunn

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  • Writer
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Eric Smith-Gunn
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Eric Smith-Gunn is a versatile actor, filmmaker, producer, and music producer. He co-founded Enfuego Entertainment in 2009 and is renowned for his groundbreaking series "Hijab" and his award-winning shorts, such as "Corre" (Run). In the web series realm, he crafted three seasons of the popular "AboveGround" and launched the Interview Show, which showcases industry talent. Eric's first love is acting, which began unexpectedly with a Levi's ad, leading to diverse roles, including collaborations with director Scott Derrickson. In 2010, he founded Enfuego Entertainment, producing notable works like "ForePlay The Short." He is also the founder of Enfuego Music, a new music label that highlights independent artists on the Enfuego Music Network. Through his discovery of Cyber Sound Creation, Eric introduced Sendina, a singer-songwriter who is sweeping the industry with her unique sound. Eric's creative vision continues to shape the industry, blending film, music, and innovative new concepts.
BornAugust 1
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins total

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    Known for

    Eric Smith-Gunn, John Wareham, and Andrea St. Martine in Hijab (2019)
    Hijab
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Janna Bossier, Jennifer K. Lee, John Mueller, Rico E. Anderson, Courtney Scheuerman, Steven Grant, Darren Anthony Thomas, Andrea St. Martine, Darrell Philip, Michael Ruesga, Kemit K.J. Johnson, Jessica Lenz, Paulina Logan, Sarah Phillips, Amy Landon, Peter McGlynn, Kevin Williams, Gabriel B. Alexander, Erik Flores, Amelia Rose Logan, Victor Hill, Jim Marshall, and Ellis Taylor in AboveGround (2014)
    AboveGround
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Eric Smith-Gunn, Rico E. Anderson, Darren Anthony Thomas, Pam Meisl-Smith, and Corey Smith in Corre (Run) (2012)
    Corre (Run)
    9.7
    Short
    • Writer
    • 2012
    ForePlay: The Short (2010)
    ForePlay: The Short
    7.0
    Short
    • Writer(as E.V. Smith)
    • 2010

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    Actor



    • Happy Hour (2016)
      Happy Hour
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Duke
      • 2016
    • Wearing Hitler's Pants (2009)
      Wearing Hitler's Pants
      Video
      • Man on Street
      • 2009
    • Influence (1997)
      Influence
      • Lionel
      • 1997
    • Love in the Ruins (1995)
      Love in the Ruins
      7.1
      Short
      • African-Amer. Driver
      • 1995

    Writer



    • The Hijab
      • Writer
      • Pre-production
    • Coffee Shop Boy
      • Writer
      • In Production
      • Music Video



    • Eric Smith-Gunn, Sendina Aluko, and Pam Meisl-Smith in Barefoot Dreams (2025)
      Barefoot Dreams
      Music Video
      • Writer
      • 2025
    • It's the Art N Letting Go (2024)
      It's the Art N Letting Go
      TV Series
      • story
      • 2024
    • Sendina Aluko and J.J. Pope in Enfuego Music Network Presents (2024)
      Enfuego Music Network Presents
      Podcast Series
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • Eric Smith-Gunn and Avis August in Oh Seventeen (2024)
      Oh Seventeen
      Music Video
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • Scarlett Benz in Echoes of Marla (2024)
      Echoes of Marla
      Music Video
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • Eric Smith-Gunn and Sendina Aluko in Subway Soul Serenade (2024)
      Subway Soul Serenade
      Music Video
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • Eric Smith-Gunn and Sendina Aluko in This is My Ballad (2024)
      This is My Ballad
      Music Video
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • Eric Smith-Gunn and Sendina Aluko in Intertwined (2024)
      Intertwined
      Music Video
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • Black Girl, I See You (2024)
      Black Girl, I See You
      Music Video
      • writer
      • 2024
    • Eric Smith-Gunn, Elizabeth Jones, Anna Price, Deanne Phillips, Pam Meisl-Smith, and Jackie Acevado in Enfuego Interviews (2020)
      Enfuego Interviews
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2020–2022
    • Eric Smith-Gunn, Shylah Ray, and Shawna Lum in Shylah Ray Live at DisclosureFest (2022)
      Shylah Ray Live at DisclosureFest
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2022
    • Eric Smith-Gunn, Jean Perry, and Pam Meisl-Smith in Jean Perry Documentary (2022)
      Jean Perry Documentary
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2022
    • Eric Smith-Gunn, John Wareham, and Andrea St. Martine in Hijab (2019)
      Hijab
      8.7
      TV Series
      • creator
      • created by
      • story
      • 2019
    • The Interview Show Hosted by Kristen Jackson (2014)
      The Interview Show Hosted by Kristen Jackson
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2014–2019
    • Evan Hawk in Evan Hawk's Music Video Series (2018)
      Evan Hawk's Music Video Series
      TV Mini Series
      • screenplay
      • 2018

    Director



    • The Hijab
      • Director
      • Pre-production
    • Coffee Shop Boy
      • Director
      • In Production
      • Music Video



    • Eric Smith-Gunn, Sendina Aluko, and Pam Meisl-Smith in Barefoot Dreams (2025)
      Barefoot Dreams
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2025
    • It's the Art N Letting Go (2024)
      It's the Art N Letting Go
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Sendina Aluko and J.J. Pope in Enfuego Music Network Presents (2024)
      Enfuego Music Network Presents
      Podcast Series
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Eric Smith-Gunn and Avis August in Oh Seventeen (2024)
      Oh Seventeen
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Scarlett Benz in Echoes of Marla (2024)
      Echoes of Marla
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Eric Smith-Gunn and Sendina Aluko in Subway Soul Serenade (2024)
      Subway Soul Serenade
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Eric Smith-Gunn and Sendina Aluko in This is My Ballad (2024)
      This is My Ballad
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Eric Smith-Gunn and Sendina Aluko in Intertwined (2024)
      Intertwined
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Black Girl, I See You (2024)
      Black Girl, I See You
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Eric Smith-Gunn, Elizabeth Jones, Anna Price, Deanne Phillips, Pam Meisl-Smith, and Jackie Acevado in Enfuego Interviews (2020)
      Enfuego Interviews
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2020–2022
    • Eric Smith-Gunn, Shylah Ray, and Shawna Lum in Shylah Ray Live at DisclosureFest (2022)
      Shylah Ray Live at DisclosureFest
      Short
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Eric Smith-Gunn, Jean Perry, and Pam Meisl-Smith in Jean Perry Documentary (2022)
      Jean Perry Documentary
      Short
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Eric Smith-Gunn, John Wareham, and Andrea St. Martine in Hijab (2019)
      Hijab
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2019
    • The Interview Show Hosted by Kristen Jackson (2014)
      The Interview Show Hosted by Kristen Jackson
      TV Series
      • co-director
      • 2019
    • Evan Hawk in Evan Hawk's Music Video Series (2018)
      Evan Hawk's Music Video Series
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 2018

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    Videos7

    Enfuego Entertainment Promo Reel 2018-19
    Demo Reel 1:42
    Enfuego Entertainment Promo Reel 2018-19
    Exploring the Creative Universe with Eric Smith-Gunn - Enfuego Entertainment
    Demo Reel 1:55
    Exploring the Creative Universe with Eric Smith-Gunn - Enfuego Entertainment
    Exploring the Creative Universe with Eric Smith-Gunn - Enfuego Entertainment
    Demo Reel 1:55
    Exploring the Creative Universe with Eric Smith-Gunn - Enfuego Entertainment
    Black Girl, I See You by The Groove Poets
    Demo Reel 2:46
    Black Girl, I See You by The Groove Poets
    Enfuego Entertainment Promo - Watch Listen Learn Love
    Demo Reel 1:02
    Enfuego Entertainment Promo - Watch Listen Learn Love
    The Enfuego Indie Music Network
    Demo Reel 0:36
    The Enfuego Indie Music Network
    AboveGround Season 4 Teaser #2
    Demo Reel 1:01
    AboveGround Season 4 Teaser #2

    Personal details

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    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Alternative names
      • E.V. Smith
    • Height
      • 1.78 m
    • Born
      • August 1
      • Santa Monica, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Pam Meisl-SmithApril 21, 2007 - present

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male
    • Race / Ethnicity
      • Black / African American

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      Worked as an Archivist for Warner Bros. Television for many years.
    • Nickname
      • Smitty

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