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ABOUT
Lee Francois.
The eye
behind FGX.
Photographer, cinematographer, and A/V specialist based in Boston, Massachusetts — turning a life of adversity into a lifetime of artistry.
DISCIPLINE
Photo · Film · A/V
BASED IN
Boston, MA
SERVING
New England & Beyond
THE STORY
From adversity
into artistry.
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 19, to enduring homelessness in his twenties, to serving four years in prison. These experiences have become a vital part of his identity and drive as a creator.
Despite those struggles, Lee discovered his love for technology early on. He received his first computer at age 8 and wrote 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 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, and runs his own video production company — producing content for more than a decade for 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.
HIGHLIGHTS
Major milestone accomplishments involving leadership, community building, faith and legacy.
BAVCon26 — Bethel A/V Conference
Founder & Lead Organizer | January 2026
Created and led BAVCon26, a two-day, hands-on A/V and digital media conference designed to equip church media teams with practical skills in audio, video, livestreaming, visual presentation, and creative ministry. Hosted at Bethel AME Church in Boston, the conference brought together participants and experienced coaches for worship, training, collaboration, and real-world production exercises—helping strengthen the technical and creative capacity of media ministries beyond the local church.
BaddiesNDaddies — Boston Based Web Series Reality TV Show
Director & Co-Producer | January 2024
Served as Director and Co-Producer of BaddiesNDaddies, an independently produced web series that brought together storytelling, performance, and original digital content. I helped guide the project’s creative vision from production through execution, working alongside the cast and production team to bring the series to life. The project marked an important milestone in my growth as a filmmaker, expanding my experience beyond client work into narrative directing and producing original episodic content.
V.I.B. The Monica Cannon Grant Story — A Boston Based Activist's Documentary
Director & Producer | January 2020
Served as Director and Producer of Violence in Boston — The Monica Cannon-Grant Story, a documentary exploring the story, advocacy, and community work of Boston activist Monica Cannon-Grant. Through intimate interviews and visual storytelling, I helped shape a film centered on violence, community empowerment, social justice, and the realities facing underserved communities in Boston. The project became a significant milestone in my development as a documentary filmmaker and strengthened my commitment to using film to preserve stories, amplify voices, and document community impact.