Experiencing Interruptions?

S1 Finally Focused: NY to LA

For this mini-series, we tapped into the minds of 5 visionaries of color who are changing the landscape of photography, videography, and production.

  • Jesse Vargas
    Director
  • Claude J. Easy
    Writer
  • Claude J. Easy
    Producer
  • Serge Efap
    Producer
  • Jesse Vargas
    Producer
  • Paulette Anges Ang
    Key Cast
  • Flo Ngala
    Key Cast
  • Ace of La
    Key Cast
  • Cam Kirk
    Key Cast
  • Terence MF Thomas
    Key Cast
  • Joe Hood
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    documentary, interview, day in the life, photography, videography, bipoc
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 3, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • YouTube
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights
  • Kulture Hub
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Jesse Vargas

At an early age, Jesse learned that photographs and videos captured priceless moments and made lasting memories. It wasn’t until he actually got behind the lens, that he realized it was the camera that captured what his eyes could see and documented his experience in the physical realm.

At 20, Jesse Vargas began his journey in 2017 as a writer at a start-up company for creatives. After embarking on a nationwide tour with famous rapper PnB Rock he would acquire the skills needed to take his visual talents to the next level. Broadening his creativity he would go on to found Vargas Visuals, and move to New York City.

Here he would become Head of Video Production for Kulture Hub. There, his ability to create content translated visually to their audience and gave the company the much-needed brand recognition to catapult them toward a wider viewership.

Making an even bigger name for himself Jesse has now become Co-Founder of the production company, Final Focus Films where he has captured over 100 videos for a diverse set of clients in need of his creative services.

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Director Statement

We spent many minutes editing. We sifted through hours of footage. We made it happen on 2 coasts. We took our losses and learned from them. And now we can say we've wrapped Finally Focused Season 1.⁣
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I couldn't be prouder of the team and the creatives who said YES to the interviews and leaped with us into this visual journey. ⁣
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We are watching the world change and this, I hope, serves as a reminder that there is a different perspective capturing that same world around us.
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