About Us
We fuse story, guidance, and community to empower emerging creatives to craft work that sparks connection, ignites thought, and expands perspectives.
Rooted in Buffalo and serving clients nationwide, Get Fokus’d Productions is a digital storytelling and literary arts firm that supports the development of early-career creatives as they shape their vision and strengthen their professional skills.
Through mentorship, practical hands-on training, real-world field experiences, and collaborative projects, GFP cultivates a connected, community-centered creative ecosystem.
We collaborate with professional creatives to produce authentic, human-first stories through writing, filmmaking, and photography, while preparing the next generation of leaders to pursue their craft with purpose and confidence.
I know what it feels like to be a working creative. I’ve dabbled in writing, theater, dance, music… and I recognize that I chose a path of adventure. At first there was little direction until I met professionals and watched them closely. The more I absorbed best practices in this creative career, the more I aspired to improve. The improvements were not just for myself, but for those who observe me. I want others to see me rise, fall, and rise again.
Let my ceiling be your floor.
-Aitina Fareed-Cooke