Summer Bellessa

Production

1980-03-13 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Summer Smith is an American producer, creative director, and brand storyteller whose work spans feature films, digital media, publishing, and branded content. Over the course of a career spanning more than two decades, Smith has developed and produced projects across film and digital platforms, with work distributed through Lionsgate, Netflix, Hulu, and Showtime. She is the founder of Pink Ribbon Skies, where she develops original film and multimedia projects while leading creative direction, production, and strategic partnerships. Prior to focusing on film production, Smith served as Editor-in-Chief of the nationally distributed lifestyle publication Eliza Magazine, overseeing editorial direction, creative teams, and national expansion. She also produced more than 400 digital lifestyle videos that collectively generated over 9.9 million views, establishing an early reputation for audience-focused visual storytelling. Her work is centered on character-driven stories, thoughtful visual design, and building emotionally resonant experiences across film, digital media, and emerging storytelling platforms.