I am an internationally recognized theatre and film director/producer with a passion for storytelling across stage and screen. My work has earned international recognition, and I thrive on creating vivid characters and immersive worlds through collaboration with writers, actors, designers, and crews. I excel at keeping complex productions on schedule, negotiating contracts, and securing spaces to meet diverse production needs. I believe in hands-on leadership, guiding teams from concept to post-production, and helping actors discover authentic voices and personal approaches to bring scripts to life.…

R. Keith Smith

I am an internationally recognized theatre and film director/producer with a passion for storytelling across stage and screen. My work has earned international recognition, and I thrive on creating vivid characters and immersive worlds through collaboration with writers, actors, designers, and crews. I excel at keeping complex productions on schedule, negotiating contracts, and securing spaces to meet diverse production needs. I believe in hands-on leadership, guiding teams from concept to post-production, and helping actors discover authentic voices and personal approaches to bring scripts to life.…

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I am an internationally recognized theatre and film director/producer with a passion for storytelling across stage and screen. My work has earned international recognition, and I thrive on creating vivid characters and immersive worlds through collaboration with writers, actors, designers, and crews.

I excel at keeping complex productions on schedule, negotiating contracts, and securing spaces to meet diverse production needs. I believe in hands-on leadership, guiding teams from concept to post-production, and helping actors discover authentic voices and personal approaches to bring scripts to life.

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Work Experience

Independent Filmmaker at Chorister Productions
March 1, 2015 - Present
Created award-winning films by writing scripts, directing and completing edits before and during production. Managed lighting, production and camera equipment for production. Established creative vision for films and directed production to achieve goals. Recruited crew, actors and production staff; Scouted locations; Managed the entire production process from concept through post-production editing and marketing.
Independent Theatre Director/Producer/Actor at Ennismore, Ontario
June 1, 1994 - Present
Proven experience directing over forty plays; brought new un-produced scripts to production. Strong leadership, communication and collaboration with actors, designers and production teams. Knowledge of set design, lighting, sound and stage management; casting, rehearsals and blocking; experience with a wide range of productions from classical to contemporary works; highly organized with a strong work ethic.
Corporate Director at Various
March 1, 1994 - Present
Oversaw corporate direction across multiple organizations including Peterborough Communication Social Services, Array Services, Over The Bridge, Peterborough Theatre Guild and CPD; responsible for strategic direction, program development and partnerships.
R+D / Production Engineering at Mitel Corp.
December 1, 1982 - March 1, 1991
Business and technology analyst developing long-term components and corporate purchasing strategies. Analyzed engineers' designs to improve manufacturability and cost-effectiveness. Coordinated start-up and integration from development to manufacturing; improved cost controls with proper estimation of production demands; led external engineering development projects and negotiated development contracts.

Education

Honeywell Institute for Computer Studies at Honeywell Institute for Computer Studies, Toronto, Ontario
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026

Qualifications

Diploma in Computer Programming, System Analysis and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1982
Certified Professional Purchaser / EMBA (incomplete)
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1989
Radio license - VA3HXC
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026
Certified Professional Purchaser / EMBA
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1989
Radio license - VA3HXC
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026
Diploma in Computer Programming, System Analysis and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1982

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other
    uniE608 Short film - Crazy In Love
    A short film about Lori, perpetually single and can’t hold onto a guy, no matter how hard she tries. One date, Lloyd, is never heard from again, while another date, Chris, finds out the hard way that there are some people you should never, EVER date…