Tia Smith of talentedSOL Productions is Chosen by Gates-Funded Program

After leaving BET, Smith produced several prime time music documentaries at conglomerates such as: VH-1 (the critically acclaimed “Black in the 80’s: Color in Film” , “All Access: Rock Star Makeovers featuring Kevyn Aucoin”, “Rock’s Finest” featuring Janet Jackson and Ricky Martin, “Save the Music Foundation with Lenny Kravitz”, “VH1 & Hard Rock Live Presents: Hootie Rocks The Joint” , “Fairway to Heaven: Celebrity Golf Tournament featuring Will Smith, Ozzy Osborne and Daman Wayans”), Lifetime Network (“One in Three” and “Silence” PSA’s – Women’s Abuse Campaign), and AIDS Campaigns for DITINC Advertising Agency and the African Bureau Society.

Smith directed the ground-breaking music video, “Stronger” by Frederic (Song Power Music) and “Vida-Te” by Italian popstar, Enrique (MTV Europe), and commercial spots for rapper, Jadakiss’ “The Comeback” tour and Timberland Boots Apparel. Most recently, talentedSOL Productions produced the behind the scenes coverage for Heather Headley’s music video, “In My Mind” (RCA Records), Groovevolt.com’s UNPLUGGED series with Atlantic Records’ new rock group, Hit The Switches, and Sobe Entertainment’s Urban Mystic, BET-J and J&R Music’s Summer Concert featuringJagged Edge, Paula Campbell and Tye Tribett & Greater Anointing.

Ms. Smith is a long standing member of the Producers Guild of America, served as a judge in the Film & Documentary categories for the New York Film Festivals, and was a featured panelist for the 2005 African American Women in Cinema conference.

About Talented SOL Productions:

Founded in 2003, talentedSOL Productions, LLC is a television, film and video production company specializing in live concerts, documentaries, music videos, commercials, behind the scenes event coverage and program development. From script to screen, talentedSOL travels worldwide to handle all aspects of production to ensure the best visual representation for its clients. The company has secured accounts with MTV Networks, VH-1, BET, Verizon, Coca Cola, Lifetime Television Network, RCA Records, SONY Music Group and many more. For a complete company profile, visit their website: www.talentedsol.com.