About
FRANCISGUM is a multidisciplinary creative based in Los Angeles. His works appeared internationally in a large variety of media ranging from magazines/publications, artist covers, designer campaigns and galleries.
His goal is to demonstrate a strong storyline while making sure that all the aspects of the image/film work together.
PHOTOGRAPHER | VIDEOGRAPHER | VIDEO EDITOR | CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Emphasizing the huge influence of his heritage in his works, Francis was the perfect choice to create Bretman’s fashion film. Films that feature Filipino jeepneys, ternos, tsinelas and even the bayong are common elements in most of Francis’ works which is why working with an all-Filipino team was an honor. Francis shares, “proof of that is the energy on set and the enthusiasm of producing an issue that is authentically Filipino. Our conversations about our experiences back home, especially with Bretman who’s a fellow Ilocano, were also some highlights of the day.” (Nylon Manila, MEET THE ALL-FILIPINO TEAM WHO MADE BRETMAN ROCK’S COVER SHOOT HAPPEN)
SELECT PUBLICATIONS/FEATURES/PROJECTS/CLIENTS
British Vogue, PhotoVogue, Condé Nast, Glamour UK, Vogue Philippines, Paris Hilton, Kelly Osbourne, Bretman Rock, Amazon Fashion, Nylon Manila, Mega Magazine Philippines, Yahoo! News Philippines, Manila Bulletin, Adobo Nation (The Filipino Channel), ABSCBN, Photogenics, Ford Models, Vision Models, Next Models, Two Management, DT Model Management, Cidenzi Mori New York, Morphew New York, Goodies Los Angeles, BJ Pascual, Jon Magazine, Vanity Teen Magazine, Status Magazine, Coitus Magazine, Fashion Glossary UK, PBS
EXHIBITIONS
2022. "Sari-Sari Stories" Solo Augmented Reality Gallery. In Partnership with Plaza West Covina. West Covina, California.
2022. "Sari-Sari Store Art Installation" Featured Artist at the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture. In Partnership with FilAmArts LA and Sponsored by Island Pacific. Koreatown, Los Angeles, California.
2022. "Gaya ng Dati" Public Art Installation featuring the Tricycle Photo Series. In Partnership with the Tourism Office of Nueva Vizcaya. Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines.
2022. "Maranasan Muli" Photo and Art Installation at the Belonging Exhibit. Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles.
2019. "Day of the Dead" Filipinx-American Artists Exhibit. Los Angeles, CA
2018. "Pinoy Jeepney Series" Solo Photography Exhibit. Nueva Vizcaya Museum, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines
2017. "Bayanihan" Fashion Photography Exhibit. Featured Photographer at the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture. Los Angeles.
2016. Mixed Media and Interactive Photo Exhibit, Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture. Los Angeles.
2015. Solo Photo Exhibit. Nueva Vizcaya Museum, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines
2015. Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture. Los Angeles.
2014. Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture. Los Angeles.
2013. Solo Photo Exhibit. Nueva Vizcaya Museum, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines
2012. Solo Photo Exhibit. Nueva Vizcaya Museum, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines