The Focusing Effect
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$1100
Revenue
$0
Runtime
70 min
Release Date
2018-10-05
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
Samantha Laine Anderson
Jane
Sarah Barrett
Interviewee #4
Kayla Esmond
Jay Morris
Dewey Farmer
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Daniel Lee Harris
James Anthony
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Jacob Miles
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Hayden Reed
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Gage Scott
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L. Tanner Smith
Kevin Morris
Kiera Smithson
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Lindsey Staggs
Interviewee #10
McKenzie Stell
Ashley Harrison
Kelly Woodruff
Julie
Michael Schwarz
Interviewee #8
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