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FocusFest Debuts: Celebrating Indie Films at Universal Studios

10/23/2025

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Focus Features launched its inaugural FocusFest on October 15, 2025, at Universal Studios to celebrate its films.
About 300 attendees paid $78 for a day of screenings, themed drinks, and custom merchandise.
Jason Cassidy, vice chairman of Focus Features, said the festival aims to connect with moviegoers through engaging experiences, reflecting a shift toward younger, indie-focused audiences and including screenings such as Promising Young Woman.

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Focus Features launched its inaugural FocusFest on October 15, 2025, at Universal Studios to celebrate its films.
About 300 attendees paid $78 for a day of screenings, themed drinks, and custom merchandise.
Jason Cassidy, vice chairman of Focus Features, said the festival aims to connect with moviegoers through engaging experiences, reflecting a shift toward younger, indie-focused audiences and including screenings such as Promising Young Woman.