For many, being creative is a hobby. For Bryan Anthony Smith, being creative is a way of life. Bryan Anthony Smith was born in Washington, D.C., a birthplace of many creatives who have received national and global acclaim. As a native Washingtonian, He prides himself on being a man of the city as all of educational accomplishments were awarded in the Washington, DC area, including his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland University College in Communication Studies and most recently his 2018 Master of Arts Degree in Communications: Producing for Film, Television, and Video Production from American University.
Bryan’s humble beginnings in production began as volunteer projects with his local church. At Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church, Bryan served in numerous capacities including Producer, Studio Technician, Studio Camera Operator, Field Camera Operator, Floor, Event and Technical Director, and Editor. Anthony’s gifts in production opened the doors for leadership opportunities, including “1 on 1 with Cory George” ,“The Veronica Harris Show” ,“We Speak”, “Simply Speaking”, and “ Don’t Forget The Desert”. He Produced the talk show, “ United Kings DMV” and documentary “Til Victory Is Won” for DCTV. Notably, "Til Victory is Won", a crowning work of Smith’s, was selected to be featured in the International Docu-Thon Documentary Film Marathon. In February 2019, Bryan debuted his short film , “Be Light” where he is credited as Producer, Director, and Writer.
Bryan continues to “Be Light” as an aspiring movie director, and prominent production and film artist in the local DC area. He currently serves the Media and Marketing Ministry for House of Healing, DMV and is a major force in transitioning media services to multiple virtual platforms during this current pandemic. Since the inception of his entrepreneurial ventures, Bryan has become a sought-after developer of multimedia productions and platforms across the city and nation. His impact and influence on creatives are truly inspiring as he lives by the truth that where there is creativity and imagination, there is life.