Raven M. Smith
actor | writer
Quarter Life Crisis
2024-2025 Festival Circuit
March 2024
Garden State Film Festival - World Premiere
Official Selection
The world premiere of Quarter Life Crisis was so well-sold, Ghostbusters had to be moved to a smaller theater to accommodate the crowd!
April 2024
Indie Filmmaker Awards
Best Web Series
The Indie Filmmaker Awards champions newcomers and established filmmakers, with an emphasis on innovative filmmaking.
May 2024
LA WEBFEST - Los Angeles Premiere
Best Actress - Raven M. Smith
LA WEBFEST, where shows like Insecure had their world premieres, was an incredible weekend celebrating long-and-short form content! Raven received a full-scholarship to the LA Performing Arts Conservatory after winning Best Actress in Quarter Life Crisis.
June 2024
Seattle Film Festival
Official Selection
Quarter Life Crisis was a part of the online catalog at the Seattle Film Festival, one of the most celebrated film festivals within the community.
September 2024
Film Arts and Hearts International Film Festival
Best Web Series
Quarter Life Crisis took home the award for Best Web Series at the Film Arts and Hearts Film Festival, which aims to empower those within the industry and support and nurture collaboration.
September 2024
KATRA Film Series - New York Premiere
Official Selection
The KATRA Film Series was the New York premiere for Quarter Life Crisis, and also a nominee for the Audience Choice Award.
November 2024
The Macroproject Film Festival
Honorable Mention
Quarter Life Crisis received an honorable mention from The Macroproject Film Festival, one of the most selective festivals within the New York community.
December 2024
British Web Awards - London Premiere
Best Web Film, Best Music, Best Actor - Joshua T. Crockett
Quarter Life Crisis went abroad and was nominated for SEVEN awards at the British Web Awards, a favorite among industry professionals. The pilot ended up winning three, with special shoutouts for music and writing!
February 2025
The North Film Festival
Best Web Series Nominee
Quarter Life Crisis appeared in the online catalog of the international North Film Festival, nominated for Best Web Series.
May 2025
Hollywood Access Film Festival
Best TV Pilot
Hollywood Access Film Festival's online festival has a panel comprised of DGA, WGA, and PGA members. Quarter Life Crisis won Best Web Series during its first year!
June 2025
West Orange Juneteenth Film Festival
Official Selection
Quarter Life Crisis' final screening was back in Raven's home state, at the West Orange Juneteenth Festival. At the Q&A afterwards, she received a standing ovation!