Silvano Griffith-Francis
Hi. I’m Silvano. I’m an actress, writer, producer and speaker. I wrote and produced my first play at the age of seventeen and later went on to study performing arts at University. Upon graduation I followed parental advise to get a ‘proper job’. I worked at the BBC for a number of years and, after an initial eighteen month sabbatical, resigned in 2013 to pursue my dream of acting and writing full time. I somehow fell into producing and set up SVG Productions. My vision was to provide a voice for the marginalised and under-voiced in theatre. Since then my work has been shown across the UK. Some of the scripts I wrote, such as Family Secrets and Life Begins, gained traction and ran from 2012 to 2019. My first feature film script was produced and enjoyed its premier in 2018 and my second screenplay has just completed post production.
In addition to my own projects, I also work as a freelance actress, presenter and speaker. As a speaker, I have had the privildge to speak at conferences, business functions and women’s events. My talks centre around pursuing your dreams and fulfilling your purpose; a topic I am very passionate about.
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Outside of work I’ve been described as a ‘prolific traveller.’ I have a true appreciation of different nationalities and love engaging in various cultures. I have ticked over 60 countries off the map to date and, being an enthusiastic cook, I use flavours from the diverse cuisines I have sampled across the globe to influence my own dishes.
