AIS Productions
Mission: AIS Productions is a production company using the art of storytelling to produce culturally relevant projects that will educate the masses, elevate our differences, and embrace our connectedness. Founded by Alana I. Smith, this entity is serving a diverse background of stories by developing high quality content, using specialized services, and producing untold narratives. The Greater Sacramento NAACP chapter nominated and awarded AIS Productions for the “Youth and Young Adult Community Advocacy” Award on March 29, 2024. As we continue to grow, we look forward to cultivating a space of collaboration and creativity with various brands and partners.
Vision: Creating the finest image with authenticity, high quality, and innovation.
Videography
Nineteen:
A story chronicling Alana's childhood, personal experiences, and life lessons that have resonated with her throughout nineteen years. A short film written, directed, and edited by young filmmaker, Alana I. Smith.
Creative Collective Project:
An interview with four students at Howard University discussing their artistic passions and how they contribute to the Black Arts Movement legacy. This is a final project for an Audio TV/Film course during Fall Semester 2022.
Championship Culture: Episode Three - Back on Track Season 2022-2023 (Videographer Credit)
Howard Women's Basketball 2022-23
A Story of Stamina, Sacrifice, & Sisterhood.
Women History Month Tribute 2022
In collaboration with the Howard University Office University of Communications, I produced a short film documentary to highlight notable faculty members, student athletes, and student leaders across campus for Women's History Month in March 2022.
Unscripted Business Podcast Introduction
A podcast interview with two football players from Howard University. Kyle Simon and Keith Henderson Jr. collaborated on a platform called "Unscripted Business" to talk about sports culture and college life.