OLIVIA
MACKENZIE‑SMITH

Actor · Screenwriter · Director

Actor

Originally from Australia, Olivia trained at Stella Adler in New York, San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater, The Sydney Acting School and The Actors Centre Sydney. Olivia began her career in theatre in Australia and the UK and has since gone on to appear in numerous short films, independent films, Australian and American television series including NBC’s The Good Place, and had a recurring role on the award-winning web series Trouble Creek.

Screenwriter

Inspired by history, true events and compelling characters, Olivia has written and co-written award winning short films, feature films and television pilots. Her work blends emotional authenticity with strong storytelling and has been recognized at festivals worldwide.

Albury Script
Conviction Script
Descent Script
Grayout Script
Rainbow Renegades Script
Hero Script
Conviction — Finalist, Short Screenplay Visionfest, 2018
Conviction — Finalist, Vail Screenplay Competition, 2019
Conviction — Runner-Up, HollyShorts Screenplay Contest, 2018
Conviction — Semi-Finalist, Short Screenplay Austin Film Festival, 2017
Hero — Finalist, Short Screenplay Austin Film Festival, 2021
Hero — Best Short Screenplay, Oz Indie Film Festival, 2024
Hero — Finalist, Georgia Shorts Film Festival, 2024
Hero — Finalist, Short Screenplay, Austin Film Festival, 2021
Hero — Quarter-Finalist, Melbourne International CINEVERSE Film Festival, 2023
Hero — Semi-Finalist, HollyShorts Screenplay Contest, 2022
Hero — WINNER, Short Screenplay, DTLA Film Festival, 2023

Director

Olivia is an Audie and AudioFile Earphones award winning voice over director, directing well over 450 audiobooks for Penguin Audio, Random House Audio, Penguin Random House Audio UK, Listening Library, Books on Tape, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins Audio USA and UK. Titles she has directed have made Audible's Top Audiobooks of the Year every year, since 2022 and have been nominated for a SOVAS in 2025. She has had the honor of working with acclaimed audiobook narrators, authors and popular personalities including Elizabeth Olsen, Kerry Washington, Seth Rogen, Judy Greer, Christina Perri, Jason O’Mara, Vico Ortiz, Nicole Maines, Marina Diamandis, the Critical Role cast and many more.

Voiceover

As a voiceover artist Olivia has worked on animation, corporate videos and audiobooks for Penguin Random House Audio, Listening Library, Harper Collins Audio, Hachette Audio and is an AudioFile Earphones award winner. She has narrated articles for various publications for The New York Times Audio, including Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, The Atlantic and the New York Review of Books.

The Quiet and the Loud
The Long Run
The Strength Switch
The Midnight Dress
Call Me Evie
A Girl in Three Parts
The Rumor
Obsidio
The Great Successor
You Were Made For Me
The Hop
Paris for One

Contact

Agent

Circle Talent Associates
Theatrical & Commercial
Phone: (310) 496-4501


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