Justin Francis
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Justin Francis is a New York-based director/photographer. He has directed music videos for Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Modest Mouse, Amos Lee, Weezer, Jaguar Wright, Obie Trice, Cashis, Stat Quo, Kill Hannah, Dropping Daylight, and Busta Rhymes (co-directed with Benny Boom).[1]
As part of The Saline Project, Justin has also co-directed videos for Eminem, 50 Cent, Gwen Stefani, Black Eyed Peas, Timbaland, The Roots, The Hives, The Cure, Keane, Mobb Deep, Daddy Yankee, Young Buck, Sugarcult, The Mars Volta, and Nappy Roots.[2]
Justin's work with Alicia Keys on "Unbreakable" won "Outstanding Video" at the 37th NAACP Image Awards.[3] In 2005, The Saline Project was nominated for Director of The Year at the MVPA Awards.[4]
In addition to directing music videos and commercials, Francis has undertaken photography projects all over the world. He shot publicity photos for The Roots to promote their album, The Tipping Point. His photos have been featured on album covers and distributed internationally on records, CDs, and posters.[5]
Justin Francis served as the Director of Photography's apprentice under Matthew Libatique on the film Requiem for a Dream (2000).
[edit] References
- ^ New York S***, MTV.com.
- ^ the saline project, HSI London.
- ^ 37th NAACP Image Awards, ASCAP.
- ^ NEWS: MVPA Award Nominees Announced, Video Static.
- ^ Off Balance, The Village Voice, July 20, 2004.
