Bio

Diana Mills Smith, daughter to missionary parents who traveled across America and Africa, has had the unique experience of learning to grow in diverse new worlds.

She completed her studies at AFDA Johanesburg, winning Best Film and Director in her graduation project, then directly entered the commercials industry as an Director’s Assistant and Storyboard Artist under some of South Africa’s leading directors and producers.

Her 2020 science fiction short OASIS released online after a successful festival run to over 1 million views and was acquired by the sci-fi short platform DUST.