Smith joins a line-up of feature presenters including David Pogue, author and personal technology columnist for The New York Times and Leo Laporte, host of MacBreak Weekly, The Tech Guy and the TWiT netcast network. Smith comes to Macworld to share his perspectives on storytelling, the film industry, the use of technology to create great art and what it takes to survive in the world of independent filmmaking.

Much of Smith’s work is created using the latest Mac hardware and software. The conversation will give Macworld attendees a special opportunity to engage with Smith as he answers audience questions. Smith’s session is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11, at 2 pm.

"Can't wait to talk to this crowd again, as we share a common passion,” Smith says. “I identify straight, but I'm gay for Mac. However, let's be honest: I'm coming back to Macworld for all that free stuff."

For more about Smith, his tour dates, movie trailers, books and behind-the-scene pictures, go here.

In addition to Smith’s session, Macworld 2010 will feature conference programming dedicated to those interested in learning about and creating movies on the Mac. Some highlights include: hands-on instruction for specific applications and tools as part of the MacLabs program; Creative Safari, a full day, hands-on workshop all about “Video Revolution from the Palm of Your Hand”; a range of presentations in the Users Conference designed to sharpen skills and provide instruction on how to work most effectively on the Mac; and full-day Market Symposium sessions targeted to the specific vertical of videography.

Macworld Expo 2010 will take place Feb. 9-13, 2010, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.