François Smit

Bicultural creative arts leader and scholar with over 25 years spearheading artistic institutions and educational programmes across Europe and Africa. Brings rich global perspectives and lifelong passion for the arts to developing talent, designing learner-driven curricula, directing complex projects, and building collaborative teams.

⎼ Transformed postgraduate curriculum (Honours & MFA) at leading creative institution; pioneered new practice-led model that stimulated enrolment growth.
⎼ Helmed over 200 student film/theatre productions; graduates recognized with national and international awards. 
⎼ Produced multi-site exhibition in Germany; provided full project leadership from conception through completion. 
⎼ Grew niche film festival audience through creative programming and marketing innovations.

Current: Doctor of Education (EdD) Candidate, UNICAF University 
2007: Master of Arts, Int’l Arts & Media Management, Salzburg University