Has very multi-cultural interests: He is of British and Italian nationality, his wife is Punjabi (Indian) and they have lived in Canada. They are well traveled across the Americas, Europe, Asia, North Africa and Australasia.
A documentary he made about his WWII-Veteran Grandfather in 2005, sparked his ongoing deep passion for factual filmmaking.
Founder and lead Judge at Film Only Film Festival, since 2019.
Has an online presence as a vegan activist and health mentor, uses the handle @francesco_bori .