This week, filmmaker Ya 'Ke Smith 's short "One Hitta Quitta" will screen at the Dallas International Film Festival, which continues the filmmakers 's hot streak. Just last month, "One Hitta Quitta" was seen by thousands at South by Southwest in Austin.
Ya 'Ke, who teaches film at UT Arlington, is a rising voice in independent cinema. Over the years, his films have received world-wide acclaim, screening and winning awards awards at more than 80 film festivals. His films have also screened on HBO, Showtime, BET and PBS.
The young filmmaker says his dream is to impact people in everything that he does.
Earlier this month, Ya 'Ke spoke about presenting social issues through film during a TEDx event held on UT Arlington 's campus.
Check out Ya 'Ke Smith 's American Dream story to learn how he 's helping to create a new generation of socially-conscious filmmakers.
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