Franc. Reyes was born in the vibrant neighborhood of Spanish Harlem, where the rhythms of Latin music and the pulse of urban life would later influence his creative endeavors. His formative years were spent touring the world as a dancer and choreographer, honing his skills and absorbing the diverse cultural experiences that would shape his artistic vision.
As his career progressed, Franc. transitioned to the world of music, working as a successful songwriter for renowned labels such as Columbia Records and Def Jam. His talents soon caught the attention of acclaimed director Brian De Palma, who asked him to stage club sequences for the classic film "Carlito's Way".
This experience sparked a new creative path for Franc., as he embarked on a quest to write and direct films of his own. After pouring over books on the art of acting and filmmaking, he penned his first feature film, "Empire", starring John Leguizamo, Peter Sarsgaard, Denise Richards, and hip-hop artists Fat Joe and Treach (Naughty By Nature). The film's soundtrack featured four original songs, including two produced by the legendary Emilio Estefan, and a score by music legend and actor Ruben Blades. "Empire" went on to become one of the most successful films to emerge from the Sundance Film Festival in 2002.
Franc.'s subsequent projects included writing and directing "Illegal Tender", a groundbreaking film produced by John Singleton and distributed by Universal Pictures. His third film, "The Ministers", reunited him with John Leguizamo and featured the esteemed Harvey Keitel.
In recent years, Franc. has been busy completing a range of projects, including three motion picture screenplays and two teleplays. His next feature film is currently in pre-production, set to be shot on location in New York City.
