Animator Patrick Smith is known for his bizarre metaphorical short films
about individuality, relationships, and politics. Smith made his
directorial debut for the MTV series “Daria.” His formative years were
spent as a storyboard artist for Walt Disney, and other major studios in
New York and Los Angeles. During the past decade, he has animated,
directed and produced ten award winning short films as well as many
iconic television commercials and music videos. Smith spent five years
in Singapore as a professor at the graduate film program for New York
University, under artistic director Oliver Stone. Patrick is a fellow of
the New York Foundation of the Arts and a curator for multiple
international film and animation festivals.
