About the Festival

 

FOCUS Film Festival
Focus Film Festival explores documentary and feature films which “focus” on and examine the complexity of the human experience: disability, culture, relationships, aging, lifestyle, and more. Festival events are held throughout the year in the Redding community and annually on the CSU campus in Chico.

The Festival features productions from a wide range of sources bringing Northstate audiences an opportunity to experience innovation, creativity, and diverse perspectives through the medium of film. The Festival offers Academic Credit through California State University, Chico.

FOCUS Film Festival is a project of Far Northern Regional Center, a non-profit organization that provides services and supports to people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Support of Local Artists
Each year the Festival selects original artwork from a local artist to be printed into a full color, limited edition poster. The artist receives 100% of the profit from sales.

Screening Committee
The Festival welcomes community members to join our screening committee. We are also looking for a professional jury to select the winners of the Filmmakers Competition.

Sponsorship
FOCUS Film Festival is funded by grants and community support. By becoming a co-sponsor you directly support community education, awareness, and understanding of people with disabilities.

In return, with a donation of $50 or more, you will receive a VIP Access Pass to all films in the venue of your choice and inclusion of your logo and/or name in Festival programs, website, and advertising. Cash and in-kind contributions are tax deductable. For more information, contact Mary Ann Weston, (530) 222-4791.

2008 Co-sponsors:
Union Bank of California
Area 2 Developmental Disability Board 
Rural Educational Institute
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Downtown Redding Business Association
We Care A Lot Foundation
Parent Infant Programs
Rowell Family Empowerment Center of Northern California

Paradise Rotary Club
Ovation Printing
Northern Sierra Rural Health Network
ARC of Butte County
Ready to Transport
Oxford Suites of Chico
Bobby McMullen
Carnegie's
Bikes Etc.
The Bike Shop
Chain Gang Bike Shop
Sports LTD
Village Cycle
Holiday Quality Foods

Contributors:
AccessHome
Caminar
Compass Care Services
Golden Oaks Residential Care
Horses Unlimited, Inc.
Lighthouse Living Services
Sarah May
Mi Escuelita Maya
PRS Support Services
Phyllis J. Raudman, Atty. At Law
Richard C. Robertson
Erik Roos, DDS
Ingelore Weinberg

Special Thanks to the Screening Committee:
Cynthia Belanger, Wendy Bell, Bernice Brousseau, Jeri Crowell, Lauren Fisher, Gini Holmes, Karen Loeper, Tina Mitchell, Andrew Myers, Jaclyn Myers, Barbie Sartain, Kelly Teitzel, Susie Wedel, Mary Ann Weston, and Bruce Wohl