With over twelve years experience in the film and television industry. Smita has received numerous awards for her work. Her debut film SECOND COMING IN THE 2nd GRADE received the NSI Drama Prize Award, was broadcast nationally and screened at major film festivals. She produced the BravoFact short film SUPERHERO WANNABE, winning Best Film at the 7 Minute Film Festival, selected as a NY Times Critics Pick and Official Selection of the Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary International Film Festival. Smita’s documentary film VIVA BENGALI earned favorable reviews as well as an AMPIA nomination. The documentary was broadcast internationally on DISCOVERY INDIA and CBC. Her comedy SORRY GIRL was selected as the JUROR’S CHOICE FOR BEST IN SHOW (Female Shorts: Film & Video Showcase) and won an AMPIA for BEST SCREENWRITER in addition to nominations for BEST DIRECTOR & BEST FILM.