I began my career as a photographer at the age of 10 and was shooting Super 8mm by 12. At age 16 I went to work for Bolivar Films, Venezuela's largest film studio, directing and shooting on 35mm. At 19, I came to study in the USA where I received a degree in television and film production, graduating in 1982 as the Most Outstanding Film Graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Upon returning to Venezuela, I worked as DP for two documentaries and was hired by Bolivar Films to edit one. Upon completion, I was hired as a line producer for renowned Australian expeditionary, Alby Mangles, producing the South American leg of his movie, World Safari II. I then returned to Biloxi, MS and worked for the largest local television station, WLOX. From there I started my own production company -- Gonzaflex Film Productions.
I have filmed over 3000 TV spots, along with numerous documentaries and music videos -- winning many awards throughout the years (Telly's, Addy's, and many others). I was the DP of Master P's first and most famous movie, "I'm Bout It" --as well as the movie "Cedula" -- winner of 27 international awards, including the Los Angeles Latino Film Festival and the Sonoma Film Festival for Best Cinematography. I was also DP of the movie "Mi Amigo," which was just released nationwide in the fall of 2006, and stars Josh Holloway from the TV series "Lost."
Biography
FRANCISCO GONZALEZ
Director / Director of Photography
