About Me
Growing up, movie enthusiast Jon Francis not only loved watching films, but was also intrigued by the creation and history behind the productions. This passion continued, inspiring him to direct his first film projects in high school. After receiving an AA degree from Anne Arundel Community College, Jon pursued a degree in Electronic Media and Film at Towson University.
Jon is dedicated to his faith and has volunteered countless hours creating films for use in his church. In the last decade Jon has earned dozens of filmmaking achievements, including an Emmy Award.
With his passion and commitment to detail, Jon is dedicated to meeting your production needs.
AWARDS
EMMY AWARDS
2021 -"Ben" - Religion - Long Form Content
National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of NATAS.
ICFF
2022 -"Ben" - Official Nominee - Short Film: Most Inspirational
International Christian Film & Music Festival.
Zion International Film Festival
2022 -"Ben" - Official Selection
Zion International Film Festival.
TELLY AWARDS
2022 -"Ben" - Silver - People's Telly
2022 -"Ben" - Silver - Motivational
2022 -"Ben" - Bronze - Religion/Spirituality
2021 -"Quarantine Kings" - Silver - People's Telly
2021 -"Quarantine Kings" - Bronze - Music/Concert
2020 -"Then & Now" - Silver - Documentary: Individual
2019 -"Tasting of the Rainbow" - Silver - Health & Wellness
2019 -"Environmental Literacy" - Bronze - Documentary: Series
2019 -"Main Ingredient: Deliveries" - Bronze - Training
2018 -"Then & Now" - Silver - Documentary: Series
2017 -"Then & Now" - Bronze - Documentary: Series
COMMUNICATOR AWARDS
2022 -"Ben" - Distinction - Documentary
2022 -"Ben" - Distinction - Religion/Spirituality
2021 -"Quarantine Kings" - Excellence - Music Video
2021 -"Quarantine Kings" - Distinction - Use of Music
2020 -"Mascot: Possible" - Distinction - Public Relations
2019 -"Grace Rising" - Excellence - Religion/Spirituality
2019 -"Wilson Family Testimony" - Excellence - Religion/Spirituality
2019 -"Main Ingredient: Deliveries" - Excellence - Training
2019 -"Arlington Echo" - Distinction - Education
2019 -"BOE Meetings" - Distinction - Education
2019 -"Tasting of the Rainbow" - Distinction - Education
2018 -"Then & Now" - Distinction - Documentary
DAVEY AWARDS
2021 -"Ben" - Gold - Religion/Spirituality
2021 -"Ben" - Gold - Documentary
2020 -"Quarantine Kings" - Gold - Use of Music
2020 -"Quarantine Kings" - Silver - Music Video
2019 -"Grace Rising" - Gold - Religion/Spirituality
2019 -"Wilson Family Testimony" - Silver - Religion/Spirituality
2019 -"Main Ingredient: Deliveries" - Silver - Training
W3 AWARDS
2021 -"Ben" - Best in Show - Documentary-Long Form
2020 -"Quarantine Kings" - Silver - Music Video
2019 -"Summer in Mackinaw" - Silver - Travel
2019 -"Wilson Family Testimony" - Silver - Documentary-Long Form
ACCOLADE GLOBAL FILM COMPETITION
2022 -"Ben" - Award of Recognition - Documentary Short
2022 -"Ben" - Award of Recognition - Motivational/Inspirational
2022 -"Ben" - Award of Recognition - Christian
NEUMANN FILMS SHORT FILM COMPETITION
2013 -"Summer in Mackinaw" - Top 10 Finalist
TOWSON MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL
2012 -"Busy" - 1st Place - Sound & Image
2012 -"The Diner" - 3rd Place - Audio Documentary