The Focusing Effect
Synopsis
For his final project for film class in college, Kevin Morris, with the help of his girlfriend Julie and his roommate Jay, is making a documentary in which ex-couple share their breakup stories individually. When he comes across a disturbing secret involving one of his subjects (Ashley), he goes against his better judgment and shares it with Ashley's ex-boyfriend, James. But when the results are anything but satisfying, things start to get dangerous as James acts more ominous and it seems the lives of Kevin, Julie, Jay, and Ashley are soon in question.
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The Focusing Effect - Official Teaser Trailer
Type: Teaser • Published 2017-09-30
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Samantha Laine Anderson
Jane
Sarah Barrett
Interviewee #4
Kayla Esmond
Jay Morris
Dewey Farmer
Interviewee #3
Daniel Lee Harris
James Anthony
Daniel Lee Harris
Interviewee #7
Jacob Miles
Interviewee #7
Ketcher Montgomery
Interviewee #9
Natalie Norwood
Interviewee #5
Hayden Reed
Interviewee #2
Gage Scott
Interviewee #6
L. Tanner Smith
Kevin Morris
Kiera Smithson
Interviewee #1
Lindsey Staggs
Interviewee #10
McKenzie Stell
Ashley Harrison
Kelly Woodruff
Julie
Michael Schwarz
Interviewee #8
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Screenplay & Story
- Kelly Woodruff, L. Tanner Smith, Nikki Emerson
- Original Title
- The Focusing Effect
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Budget
- $1K
- Production Studios
- Wild Horses Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kelly Woodruff, L. Tanner Smith, Nikki Emerson
L. Tanner Smith
L. Tanner Smith
Department Leadership Roster
L. Tanner Smith
Producer
L. Tanner Smith
Editor
L. Tanner Smith
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Focusing Effect
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What is The Focusing Effect about?
For his final project for film class in college, Kevin Morris, with the help of his girlfriend Julie and his roommate Jay, is making a documentary in which ex-couple share their breakup stories individually. When he comes across a disturbing secret involving one of his subjects (Ashley), he goes against his better judgment and shares it with Ashley's ex-boyfriend, James. But when the results are anything but satisfying, things start to get dangerous as James acts more ominous and it seems the lives of Kevin, Julie, Jay, and Ashley are soon in question.
Who directed The Focusing Effect?
The Focusing Effect was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Focusing Effect?
The principal cast of The Focusing Effect includes Samantha Laine Anderson, Sarah Barrett, Kayla Esmond, Dewey Farmer, Daniel Lee Harris.
When was The Focusing Effect released and how long is it?
The Focusing Effect was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Focusing Effect?
The Focusing Effect holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).