TV & FILM

Francis has worked in premium documentary television and film for over 16 years. He has credits on more than 25 productions and has worked with major broadcasters including the BBC, Netflix and Sky Documentaries. He has filmed on location across five continents, with his work nominated by awards bodies around the world.

Alongside directing and producing, Francis works closely with broadcasters as a story consultant, shaping premium factual projects from development through to delivery.

For a full CV see this link.

SELECTED RECENT CREDIT LIST:  

  • David Frost Vs (Director of Episodes: Elton John & Muhammad Ali) — Feature documentary series for Sky Documentaries and MSNBC exploring broadcaster David Frost’s relationships with global icons. Francis directed two episodes, focusing on Elton John and Muhammad Ali. Trailer for series here.
    Nominated: Focal Awards 2026 – Best Use of Footage in Factual, Longlisted: Grierson Awards 2025 – Best Documentary Series

  • Caught Out (Exec Producer): Netflix feature documentary exploring the biggest match fixing scandal to rock the world of international cricket. Trailer viewable here. Shortlisted Grierson 2023 - Best Sports Documentary

  • Mumbai Mafia: Police Vs The Underworld (Director): Netflix feature doc following the battle between the Mumbai Police and the organised crime groups who ruled 90s Mumbai. Trailer viewable here. Nominated Filmfare 2023 OTT Awards - Best Nonfiction Original

  • Stirling: (Director): Sky Documentaries feature on Stirling Moss, the greatest driver to never win the F1 Championship

  • Bad Boy Billionaires (Series Producer): Netflix series exploring the rise and fall of 4 high profile Billionaires in India. Trailer viewable here. Winner Filmfare 2021 OTT Awards - Best Nonfiction Original Series

  • Sue Perkins and the Chimp Sanctuary (Producer): BBC Documentary special following presenter Sue Perkins as she travels to the US to meet a group of ex-biomedical Chimpanzees. Nominee Grierson 2018 Awards - Best Natural History

  • Williams (Associate Producer): Feature doc for Curzon and BBC Films exploring the remarkable life of Sir Frank Williams - founder of the Williams F1 team. Trailer viewable here