ABOUT ME

Lee Francois is a resilient entrepreneur and former computer teacher from Boston, Massachusetts, with a background in digital design and a passion for visual art and storytelling.

 

Raised without a father and with a mother who worked tirelessly from sun up to sun down, Lee grew up learning to navigate life on his own. His journey has been shaped by challenges, from raising a child with sickle cell disease at the age of 19 to enduring homelessness in his twenties and serving four years in prison. These experiences have become a vital part of his identity and drive as a creator.

 

Despite these struggles, Lee discovered his love for technology early on, receiving his first computer at the age of 8 and writing creative stories using Microsoft Word just for fun. In high school, he found a passion for graphic design and video editing, which paved the way for his career.

 

After being discharged from the military and questioning the foundations of his religion, Lee fell into a brief depression and felt alone but persevered and earned a bachelor’s degree in digital design. He also taught himself video production and photography through YouTube while he was transitioning from incarceration, proving that self-determination can overcome any obstacle.

 

Today, Lee serves as the Director of Media Arts for Bethel AME Church in Boston, MA, as well as, has his own video production company where he has produced content for over a decade for several organizations throughout New England.  His ultimate goal is to create a full-length film to share his story and inspire others to turn adversity into artistry.