The Focusing Effect

The Focusing Effect

70 mins | Drama, Comedy, Horror | Oct. 5, 2018

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.

The Focusing Effect

70 mins | Drama, Comedy, Horror | Oct. 5, 2018

The Focusing Effect
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.
Producers Wild Horses Productions
Original title The Focusing Effect
Directors Michael Schwarz
Writers Nikki Emerson, Kelly Woodruff, L. Tanner Smith

Cast

Sarah Barrett

as Interviewee #4

Kayla Esmond

as Jay Morris

Dewey Farmer

as Interviewee #3

Daniel Lee Harris

as James Anthony

Daniel Lee Harris

as Interviewee #7

Jacob Miles

as Interviewee #7

Ketcher Montgomery

as Interviewee #9

Natalie Norwood

as Interviewee #5

Hayden Reed

as Interviewee #2

Gage Scott

as Interviewee #6

L. Tanner Smith

as Kevin Morris

Kiera Smithson

as Interviewee #1

Lindsey Staggs

as Interviewee #10

McKenzie Stell

as Ashley Harrison

Kelly Woodruff

as Julie

Michael Schwarz

as Interviewee #8