Best Psychology in Film
Discussions with award winning filmmakers examining the psychological dynamics within mediaworks.
Episodes
Host: Katherine Marshall Woods, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist whose interest lie in the intersection of psychology and media. Dr. Marshall Woods consults with screenwriters and authors to accurately integrate psychological aspects into plots, provides character analyses and assistance with set accuracy. She is also a professor at The George Washington University, faculty with the Washington School of Psychiatry and tre...
Actor, musician and producer Asia Simone discusses the emotional and psychological aspects of her short film, Happy Hour Live. She is joined in the interview by the film’s co-creator, director and puppeteer Ryan DeForeest.
Angola Do You Hear Us? Voices from a Plantation Prison (formerly known as A Peculiar Silence), presented by MTV Documentary Films, tells the story of playwright Liza Jessie Peterson, whose acclaimed play "The Peculiar Patriot" was shut down mid-performance at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, commonly known as Angola Prison. Directed and edited by Cinque Northern, produced by Catherine Gund, featuring Liza Jessie Peterson and Norri...
Ezra's story is unique. Teenage suicide isn't. Ezra was a gifted artist whose passions and voice are imprinted in his drawings, collages, paintings, musical compositions, and journals. As we unravel the story of Ezra’s life and death, we gain a heartfelt, personal, no-holds-barred insight into teenage suicide and surviving its aftermath. This moving and impactful story is intended for mental health education and awareness, and the ...
Nobody told me what “emotional abuse” was until after I had already experienced it for four years straight. My girlfriend at the time was a very loving person, but she also manipulated me, locked me out of the house, and pressured me into ending every female friendship that I had. Hollywood movies teach us that abuse only “counts” if you see blood or bruises— but the first act of abuse is rarely violent. More than 1 in 3 women and ...
Founded in 2009, by a black female filmmaker that initially wanted to create a space for like-minded creatives to screen their projects and network, soon evolved into the DMV International Film Festival. DMVIFF's mission is to sustainably develop, unite, discover and enrich the cinema talents in and of the DC, MD, VA, and Internationally. In addition, DMVIFF includes the entire community area offering residents unique participation...
Host Katherine Marshall Woods, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist whose interest lie in the intersection of psychology and media talks with Randy Messersmith about his award winning film Saving Faith.
An Interview with Aaron Goodmiller & Eric Espejo.
Dr.Tamika Damond, clinical psychologist at Believe Psychology Group, Inc. and founder of Believe Psychology Film Festival & Screenwriting Contest discusses the three-day festival that celebrates psychology in film.
Craig T. Williams is a writer/producer/editor at Red Wall Productions, a film production company he runs with his wife and partner, Rosalyn Coleman Williams. Craig has produced over 50 film projects including documentaries, narrative short films, and web series. He has empowered artists, assisting writers, actors and filmmakers develop their craft through classes, workshops, scholarships, internships, and professional opportunities...
Dean Parker, director of Call the Shot is featured and speaks about the best parts of interpreting a script and characters for an audience to enjoy.
To learn more about Call the Shot, visit: www.facebook.com/calltheshot or connect with Dean Parker on IG @deanparka.
Marcellus Cox guested on Best Psychology in Film and discussed his film Mickey Hardaway, dreaming big and the importance of having support while pursuing one's passions.
To learn more about Mickey Hardaway visit: Facebook.com/MarcellusCox24 or to connect with Marcellus Cox email: coxmarcellus@gmail.com.
Matt Crouch joined Best Psychology in Film to discuss his multi-award winning film, Fatherless. Fatherless depicts the effects of lacking a present father figure in the life of a young physicist in this sci-fi film.
To learn more regarding Fatherless, visit Fatherlessmovie on FB or at www.lt4films.com/fatherless.
Chad Eric Smith shared regarding the inspiration and psychological influences of his short film, Rumination. Find Rumination upon Kweli tv and Amazon Prime and Chad Eric Smith at iamchadericsmith on IG and at www.misterdukeproductions.com.
Lanre Olabisi producer and director discusses his short film, A Storybook Ending that depicts a black man who accidentally kills a white cop in self-defense and the cover-up sets off a chain reaction of deceit, blackmail, and murder.
To learn more about A Storybook Ending, visit @astorybookending on Facebook.
Joyce Gilliard from ISAFE! TV & Film discusses the importance of safety for cast and crew while working in the TV/Film industry. Her film, Daddy's Home, depicts these values.
To learn more about ISAFETV & Film and Daddy's Home, follow Isafe_film on IG.
Award winning screenwriter, Craig Williams, shares regarding current projects, upcoming work and the importance of having a social support within this industry.
To learn more about Craig Williams, find him at www.redwallproductions and at redwallpro (FB, IG & Twitter).
Mike Brown shares regarding his film, Thousand Lights of Sun, that depicts a young father's struggles and hostile encounter with police officials. To learn more about Mike Brown and Thousand Lights of Sun, follow on IG at MikeBrownFilm.
The film "Digging for Weldon Irvine" by Victorious DeCosta shares the life of music talent Weldon Irvine and his struggles with depression.
To learn more about Digging for Weldon Irvine visit: www.weldonirvinefilm.com or follow on IG at WeldonIrvinefilm.
To view, a virtual showing will take place on Sunday October 18th. For more information: https://watch.eventive.org/workersunitefilmfest2020/play/5f74f656b9d6d600ec08e88e
Aisha Densmore-Bey discusses love, intimacy and ethics depicted in her award-winning short film, Room. The importance of vulnerability is highlighted in the ability to love, be close to others and create art.
To learn more about ROOM, follow the @roomfilmshort on IG. ROOM will also be shown at the Roxbury International Film Festival virtually (@roxfilm on IG) on Saturday October 3rd, 2020 within the evening shorts titled: “Choices...
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