Fokus Films

12/20/2021

Here's our latest piece for CNN/Salvation Army - we're really inspired by how 'The Way In' supports homless youth in need.

"The streets are safer than where they were." At The Way In Youth Center in Hollywood, The Salvation Army provides housing, meals, counseling, and programs to combat the growing population of homeless youth. Content by The Salvation Army.

Director: Jordan Shavarebi
DP: Alexander Haessner
1st AC: Michael Trobisch

Shot on Arri Mini and Bolex Cameras & Kodak 16mm film stock.

"The streets are safer than where they were." At The Way In Youth Center in Hollywood, The Salvation Army provides housing, meals, counseling, and programs t...

08/21/2021

We really enjoyed shooting this piece on basketball legend Howard White, here’s the story about how a heart transplant helped keep his legacy alive!

Director: José Antonio
DP: Alexander Haessner
AC: Michael Trobisch

05/26/2021

03/16/2021

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Featuring never-before-seen interviews with President Jimmy Carter, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, Tommy Lasorda, & Sam Donaldson, a beautiful look at the inspirational life of Lillian Carter and the impact she had on all who knew her.

Dir: Vivian Winther
Prod: Steven Ullman
Cinematography: Alexander Haessner
Editor: Tyler Winther

See the Official Cinequest World Premiere of MISS LILLIAN, Virtually, March 20-30: https://bit.ly/3thJDAX
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09/19/2020

congrats for making the Vimeo ☝🏼🤙🏼 —> (link in bio) 👁 👁

• The birth of four pilot episodes has taken place last night🕊The project I have been working on for two years, consisting of four cinematic portraits that ever so honestly depict what it’s like to experience mental health challenges. It is now on // link is in bio!
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a huge thank you to everyone involved: and for allowing me, and thus the World, a peek inside their minds.
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and 🎥 for capturing these wonderful humans ever so beautifully.
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for standing by me each and every step of the way in editing, grading and putting up with my nonsense all this time ♥️
•gmbh for granting me their impeccable talent in sound.
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for making the ever so impactful animations!
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for creating the merchandise, which is available on the website together-alone.org
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The incredible musicians who granted me the rights to use their music:
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Not to forget each and everyone of you who supported the project, emotionally and financially, with a special thanks to and mifloe you guys believed in me without witnessing the progress and I am forever grateful ♥️
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Dropping the mic. Xx

06/20/2020

super stoked about how this one turned out! 🖤🎧

Posted • “Hammer and Nail” (acoustic) is out now and taken from my forthcoming EP “Live At The Village”. Have a listen...I hope it might resonate for you.

Check my stories or bio for the link to listen or download.

Violin:
Guitar:
Bass: Gabe Noel
Drums: Griffin Goldsmith
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12/01/2019

This is the story about how Angela Guzman, a former designer for Apple, brought some of the most iconic emojis to our phones and shaped the way we communicate with one another.

Filmed on location for Great Big Story
Director: Jose A. Cerqueiro
DP: Alexander Haessner
1st AC: Michael Trobisch

If a picture is worth a thousand words, the story of Angela Guzman is worth more than words can describe. As a designer for a popular tech company, she was responsible for bringing some of the most iconic emojis to our phones and shaping the way we communicate with one another. And as she begins to....

06/04/2019

Thank you Otto Nemenz - this was such a beautiful evening! 🥂 🎥

05/30/2019

JP Garcia is a surfer from Santa Barbara, California and the son of Colombian parents. His dad was afraid of the water and his mom only felt comfortable swimming in pools. Against all odds, JP didn't just become a devoted professional surfer, his surfing lessons helped many kids over the years.

Like Mary Grace, a 15-year old multi-talented teenager who was the victim of a strange disease that completely paralyzed her body. That is when she met JP Garcia and started surfing constantly. They are both an example of how bonding in nature can help anyone power through any obstacles!

Filmed on location for 'Great Big Story'

Director: Jose Cerqueiro
DP: Alex Haessner

Jean-Paul “JP” García is on a mission to help others fall in love with the ocean. A surf instructor in Santa Barbara, California, he teaches his beloved spor...