![]() ![]() Maxine Grenon Dequoy’s film “Rachel Grenon, Céramiste” is particularly heartfelt as Grenon Dequoy invites us into her mother’s ceramics studio and showcases their mother-daughter relationship. Some may make you laugh, forgetting the woes of life, and some take you into intimate moments that may cause you to think in a new way. The introductions between each section added a personal touch that set Fokus apart from any other streaming experience by situating the festival in the McGill community.Įach of the films triggers a range of emotions that is cathartic to experience. The festival livestream was hosted by the Fokus committee with a video of one of its coordinators introducing each category. In the 72-hour category, students were given 72 hours to produce a film that incorporates various prompts, such as including the dialogue “Don’t touch that!” and using olive oil as a prop. ![]() Running at just over an hour and forty minutes, Fokus 2020 was composed of four categories: comedy, documentary, and experimental submissions, as well as a 72-hour filmmaking competition. “ increas the accessibility of the festival by making the programming available online for free… we were also able to include closed captioning for the festival, which is typically something left out during the in-person screening.”įokus sheds the competitiveness of a traditional film festival by giving filmmakers of all levels a chance to share their artistic endeavors on the big screen. “ reliev the stress and financial impact of booking venues,” she said. However, Fortunato also described how a digital Fokus had its share of benefits. “With an online film festival, you just can’t have that same spontaneous discussion.” “The biggest challenge about an online film festival is that you’re always going to miss the community aspect,” shared Fortunato. Current President of TVM and Executive Director of Fokus Tory Fortunato spoke to me about moving Fokus to an online platform. Viewers then participate by voting for their overall favorite film at the end of the night.įokus 2020 was originally set to premiere last April, but when COVID-19 hit, the committee was forced to relocate to Facebook and Youtube via a livestream that took place on October 8th. Esteemed judges ranging from Cultural Studies professors at McGill to the Co-Director of Cinéma Moderne score the works, honouring one film per category with an award. Organized by TVM: Student Television at McGill, Fokus sheds the competitiveness of a traditional film festival by giving filmmakers of all levels a chance to share their artistic endeavors on the big screen. We are made up of coaches who have played sports at a collegiate level and higher and want to teach our kids fundamentals and what it is like to play and perform at a high level.Whether a diehard cinephile or a novice filmmaker, Fokus Film Festival provides McGill students with the opportunity to share their films with the community. We play 20-25 games per season plus 4-5 local tournaments.Īll home games are played at Remington Lakes Sports Complex (811 Remington Blvd. ![]() We are sustained by the efforts of our volunteers and families who display an extraordinary amount of commitment and hard work, ensuring that our team is a positive influence in the lives of our children.Ĩ, 9, 10 and 11U full time youth travel baseball organization based in Bolingbrook, IL. Dreams should precede our goals and our focus will help us to accomplish all that we set out to do in baseball and the game of life. Our goal is to help children realize that through desire, commitment, belief, confidence and above all focus.Goals can be accomplished and dreams can come true. We facilitate the development of strength and character in every child that participates on our team. Gym/Physical Fitness Center Sports & Fitness Instructorįokus Baseball - dedication, discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship through the game of baseball. ![]()
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