Francisco, aka Moose, is a filmmaker who focuses on elements of writing, directing, and editing. He graduated from ASU with a B.A. in Film from ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
Moose has worked on various projects, many of which include music videos, short narrative films, short documentaries, and live events.
His most recent works include: Don’t Look, a short horror film; Elotes, a short documentary; Ungathered and Uninvited, both dance films; DnhMuzic: MY MUSIC, MY JOURNEY, a short documentary currently in its festival run; and Through The Static, a short dance film also in its festival run. Aside from filming, Moose has used social media to create content to connect with other online creators and create a diverse community of creators with niche interests.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Growing up, I helped out with outside chores such as mowing the lawn, throwing the trash, cleaning cars, or simply sweeping the area. These tasks taught me that most work will go unnoticed when it's done right, and not only that, but it was a visual representation of what work is for a lot of people.
Going to school has always been the most important thing growing up. While my parents and many like them did not get the chance to further their education, they know the meaning of working hard. Two words: echale ganas (the desire to succeed).
Ultimately, this is why I desire to tell stories about people who normally aren’t in the light, people in my community. These people deserve to be appreciated in the light for what they do. I live in a neighborhood where you learned the most valuable lessons at the park, playing basketball against older folks, and knowing the power of consistency and patience when we had a community pool.
No matter the people you came across, you always waved hello and showed respect. I learned that the hardest-working people were not just the people on TV and big office roles, but the people in my community.
