Molly Smith is a writer, filmmaker and cancer survivor from the sunshine state who loves writing historical fiction dramedy with female leads. Previously a child model, she found her passion for writing when an acting coach asked her to write and perform her own scene. In 2023, she interned on the Show Writing team with Universal Creative, developing theme park experiences across the world. Her fiction podcast script, Behind Closed Doors, was a finalist at the 2024 Austin Film Festival. She is currently a senior at Yale University studying American Studies.
Molly has also produced and directed social media content for Walmart, Meta, and e.l.f. cosmetics. In 2024, she was named one of Her Campus x e.l.f. cosmetics 22 Under 22 and started Mission Mariposa, a non-profit collective of young people living with cancer. Mission Mariposa was funded by the PINK with Purpose Grant by Victoria's Secret Pink and the JED Foundation.