Dan Smith

From his hometown of Tallahassee to the mixing stages of Hollywood, Dan Smith has built a career dedicated to the art and craft of cinematic sound.

An Emmy-nominated supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer, Dan began his filmmaking journey at Brigham Young University, where he received recognition for his work as a student filmmaker. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in audio post-production.

Over nearly two decades, Dan has developed a diverse professional background spanning production sound, broadcast audio, studio design, sound editorial, and re-recording mixing. His film and television credits include productions for Warner Bros., NBCUniversal, Disney, Marvel, DreamWorks, Netflix, and Hallmark. His promotional and commercial work has reached audiences worldwide through campaigns for Walmart, Ford Motor Company, the PGA TOUR, NFL Films, Princess Cruises, and other major brands.

At Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts, Dan shares his industry experience with emerging filmmakers, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. He is passionate about helping students build the technical foundation and creative confidence to move beyond the mechanics of sound and focus on its greatest potential: shaping emotion and connecting audiences to the stories unfolding on screen.