Genadijs has lived, worked and volunteered in York Region combining for over 10 years. He has 20+ years of experience working with children and youth in the field of Arts.
Being a Gemini Nominated Actor himself, Genadijs has founded FOCUS Children International Film Festival in 2016 providing a great opportunity for kids-filmmakers to showcase their talent on the big screen. The festival was recognized by media, by communities across Canada, by Canadian Government and has welcomed more than a thousand submissions from young filmmakers from 26 countries around the world.
Also, Genadijs has been supporting kids' dreams for Professional Acting as Kids Talent Agent in Film and Commercials.To his credit, there are dozens of tryouts and auditions earned for young Actors, as well as a leading role for a Focus school student in a Canadian/Cuban co-production “Un Traducteur” (Film about Chernobyl’s kids) - a finalist of the prestigious “Sundance” International Film Festival, USA.
Presently, Genadijs executively directs FOCUS School of Theatre, Arts and Filmmaking (non-profit organization) creating and implementing Theatre and Media Arts Programs for children and teenagers. They support kids' positive thinking, creative development, well-being, equity and parents engagement. For the past several years, FOCUS School students have been Toronto International Film Festival’s Finalists (TIFF “Young Filmmakers Showcase”) and awards recipients with 25+ their student projects.
Genadijs strongly believes that Arts education and, most importantly, participation in Arts deeply supports not only children’s cognitive, emotional, social and physical development, but also mental health, creativity and resilience. All that tremendously helps the learners to achieve their full potential in school and in life.
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