Best Psychology in Film
Discussions with award winning filmmakers examining the psychological dynamics within mediaworks.
Episodes
Author, Speaker, and Filmmaker Trease Sears discusses her most recent documentary, "The Black Woman Death of the Superhero Syndrome". Trease is a versatile artist and educator, recognized for her extensive contributions to literature, theater, film, and education.
Brandon Wilkerson, D.C. born and raised in New York, is a graduate of Howard University, Bowie State University, and The Art Institute of Washington. He is joined by his film Professor, Leslie Lloyd, to discuss the best psychology behind his award-winning film Somewhere in Brooklyn.
John Stevenson is an animator, film director, and puppeteer with over 40 years of experience in animation. He is best known for directing DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda, which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Filmmaker Gabriel Noble discusses the characters’ psychology in his film A Cup of Tea. The short film is the story of a grieving mother searching for peace after the murder of her son at the hands of the police. She has an unexpected and tense visit from her son’s father and her former husband. It's a story about grief, forgiveness, and being a black parent in a hostile environment.
Lucy Morales Carlisle is an Emmy-nominated, two-time Webby winner and a multi-disciplinary filmmaker with over a decade of experience in digital media and post-production. She received her BFA from the School of Visual Arts and a MFA in Media Arts from The City College of New York. As an immigrant displaced by the Salvadoran Civil War, her work deals with themes of identity and isolation, alternate universes, and the manipulation o...
This episode is a conversation with an Independent filmmaker Hunter Adams who is dedicated to queer representation through film. Adams is the creator and screenwriter of “CRUSH” and “Jori.”
Police Officer Nelson Velez and former homeless man-turned-homeless Outreach Worker, Tommy McInnis, worked together in the subways helping homeless people from 1993 to 2002. When they parted in 2002, Nelson continued his assignment with the homeless outreach unit, using his inherited skills. He was walking in Tommy's shoes, having been accepted as a good replacement by the same homeless people that Tommy worked with before.
Tommy l...
Dr. Marshall Woods, a licensed clinical psychologist with a unique interest in the intersection between psychology and film, shares her contributions to platforms such as The Huffington Post, the former American Psychological Association’s PsycCRITIQUES, and Thrive Global and Medium. Her book, Best Psychology in Film, has evolved into a podcast and television show she co-produces and hosts with UDC-TV in Washington, DC. She also co...
Host Dr. Katherine Marshall Woods and filmmakers Eric Bomba-Ire and John Pruner discuss the film Otis: In Search of Sanctuary film project. As a teen, Otis Damón faced the daunting challenges of mental illness, confronted by depression and suicidal thoughts.
Tiffany Yancey is best known for her lead role as Laura Cowan in Investigation Discovery's "House of Horrors" and, most recently, her first independent film "Love Him Or Leave Him," which she wrote, co-produced, and stars in. She was honored with the Robert Anthony Award for contributing to the film industry. Tiffany's acting journey began after she graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in Communications in 1997 and moved to...
Dr. Marshall Woods, a licensed clinical psychologist with a unique interest in the intersection between psychology and film, shares her contributions to platforms such as The Huffington Post, the former American Psychological Association’s PsycCRITIQUES, and Thrive Global and Medium. Her book, Best Psychology in Film, has evolved into a podcast and television show she co-produces and hosts with UDC-TV in Washington, DC. She also co...
Host Katherine Marshall Woods interviewed Yaa Asantewaa Faraji about her film Daylight. Yaa Asantewaa Faraji is a Los Angeles-based screenwriter, spoken word poet, and author of Calabama, a 2021 Amazon Best-Selling anthology published by World Stage Press.
Host Kathrine Marshall Woods interviewed Yaa Asantewaa Faraji about her film Daylight. Yaa Asantewaa Faraji is a Los Angeles-based screenwriter, spoken word poet, and author of Calabama, a 2021 Amazon Best-Selling anthology published by World Stage Press.
Host Katherine Marshall Woods, Psy.D. interviews filmmaker Elias Hinojosa about his award-winning film, Widow. Elias Hinojosa is an actor, writer and director based in Los Angeles, CA. Born along the border of Mexico in the Rio Grande Valley, he graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied film from Prof. Matthew McConaughey. His directorial debut, 'Lullaby' (2018) was showcased at SXSW and won numerous accola...
Host Katherine Marshall Woods interviews filmmaker Chase Park about the psychology behind his film Welcome to Afrotree.
Maceo “Tendaji” Lester is a filmmaker based in Baltimore, MD. His work ranges from music videos, narrative film, documentaries and wedding videography. Lester received his BA in Mass Communications at Virginia State University. Years later he enrolled at the Maryland Institute College of Art where he received his MFA in Film. His love of music, sports and African American culture are very prevalent in his work. His work has been sc...
The film is based on a true story. Film producer Alexandra Miles had been out of treatment for a few years. Back in 2018, she was at an eating disorder treatment center in Southern California. There, she met a young woman who changed her life. The woman who changed Miles’s life is Kendra Williams, whom she called “Blackbird” because she had a blackbird tattoo on her neck. The film is the story of these two young women and their rec...
Cengiz Akaygün, film director, writer, and 95th Academy Award Oscar Candidate for Best Live Action Short Film speaks regarding his short film Aysha.
Katherine Marshall Woods, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, faculty member at The George Washington University, television host and coproducer of Best Psychology in Film. In this episode Katherine interviews Donnie Hue Frazier, III, filmmaker, producer, writer, and business owner about his film, ROUX’S BLUES: Promise Me, You’ll Be There. The story highlights topics that this generation of young people experience and expl...
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...
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