Career
In 1945, his family moved to Montreal, where Francis would spend all his childhood. He was a relative of Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Herman J. Mankiewicz. 1989 Genie Award for Best Adapted Screenplay - The Revolving Doors (Les Portes tournantes) - Nominated (shared with Jacques Savoie)
1988 Gemini Award for Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series - And Then You Die - Nominated.