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 sh…

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…

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.By psychmindedmedia

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.By psychmindedmedia

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. …

Host Katherine Marshall Woods interviews filmmaker Chase Park about the psychology behind his film Welcome to Afrotree.By psychmindedmedia

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, spo…

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 black…

Cengiz Akaygün, film director, writer, and 95th Academy Award Oscar Candidate for Best Live Action Short Film speaks regarding his short film Aysha.By psychmindedmedia

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.…

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 G…

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.By psychmindedmedia

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 …

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 movin…

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 …

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 additi…

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.By psychmindedmedia

An Interview with Aaron Goodmiller & Eric Espejo.By psychmindedmedia

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.By psychmindedmedia

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 …

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.By psychmindedmedia

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.By psychmindedmedia

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.By psychmindedmedia

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).By psychmindedmedia

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.By psychmindedmedia

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:…

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 (@rox…

Best Psychology in Film Podcast engages with award winning filmmakers and discusses psychological factors within cinematic work. Coming SoonBy psychmindedmedia