Best Psychology in Film

Best Psychology in Film, Randy Dottin, Season 3, Ep. 8

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.

Best Psychology in Film, Yaa Asantawaa Farabi, Season 3, Ep. 7

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.

Best Psychology in Film, Elias Hinojosa, Season 3, Ep. 6

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 accolades across the festival circuit. An experienced actor and personality, he has hosted shows, podcasts and pageants for the Miss Universe Organization since his teenage years. He is represented by Mincks Talent Management and DDO Artists Agency.

Best Psychology in Film-Chase Parker, Season 3, Ep.5

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

Best Psychology in Film- Maceo Tendaji Lester, Season 3, Ep. 4

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 screened and won awards at several film festivals across the nation and internationally. Lester aspires to tell authentic stories that will substantially impact race/gender equity and help cultivate storytellers of the next generation.

Best Psychology In Film- Alexandra Miles & Kendra Williams

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 recovery at the eating disorder treatment center. The film aims to expose what lies behind the disorder that plagues millions and demonstrate the importance of connecting with oneself and each other.

Best Psychology in Film- Season 3, Ep. 2 Cenzik Akaygüen

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

Best Psychology In Film Season 3, Ep. 1 Donnie Hue Frazier, III

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 explores through the live of the characters the balance between personal and professional life, friendships, sexuality, health equity, integrity, and what life looks like in an attempt to mature.

Best Psychology in Film, Season 2, Ep. 10 Abdul Sesay

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 treats patients in private practice. Dr. Woods talks with Abdul T. Sesay, the producer, writer and director of A Good Night's Rest (2021), It Could Be You (2023).

Best Psychology in Film, Season 2, Ep. 9 Asia Simone

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.