Over the last 10 years, Get Fokus’d Productions has served over 15,000 students through workshops, presentations, and apprenticeships.
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.” – Kofi Annan
Get Fokus’d Productions (GFP) develops and designs curriculums to teach soft skills through the implementation of photography, film, and creative writing programs. Students develop skills in photography & film, literary arts, organization, planning and goal implementation strategies.
Students are encouraged to tap into their potential through media arts to share how they view the world around them. Students learn the basics of photography while also incorporating elements of literary arts.
Walk & Capture is a unique street photography workshop that takes its participants on a hands-on capturing journey around the community.
This program culminates with a gallery showcase displaying a selection of photographic work captured during our workshop and a distribution of booklets filled with a collection of images from our participants.
Through the Lens is a creative media arts program with a ‘fokus’ on Photography and Literary Arts. Participants will learn about the similarities of the camera and the pen/pencil and how both can capture a story.
This program culminates with a gallery showcase displaying a selection of photographic work captured during our program and a distribution of booklets filled with a collection of images from our participants.
Examples of Student Work
Collective Book Example
Examples of student work from our Programs
Photos above were captured by students of Get Fokus’d Productions.
Get Fokus’d Productions has provided programming within the following entities:
SUNY Buffalo State
Jamestown Community College
Christ Crusaders Assembly
Homespace Corporation
Bennett High School
Southside Elementary
Highgate Heights
Center for Employment Opportunities
Westminster Charter School
Elmwood Village Charter School
Penn Yan Elementary (Penn Yan NY)
Maryvale Intermediate (Cheektowaga NY)
Harold O Brumsted Elementary School (Holland NY)
Waterfront Elementary
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School
East Ferry Detention Center
Christ Crusaders Assembly