PsychoCinema

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Podcast by Justin Cameron, SOC

PsychoCinema

PsychoCinema explores the fascinating intersection of film theory, cognitive science, and emotional engagement in film and TV entirely from the filmmaker's perspective. Join us for discussions with working industry professionals as we break down some of your favorite films to discover the tools, techniques and mindset used to psychologically transform your films into powerful narratives that engage, provoke, and even heal.

Latest episodes

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19 February 2025

Ep. 2 COLOR - Walter Volpatto, Senior Colorist

Ep.2 explores the world of color psychology, color association and how to incorporate a color palette into visual storytelling. We sit down with Walter Volpatto, Senior colorist, to discuss his work on Interstellar, Megalopolis and The Green Book.

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19 February 2025

CINEMATOGRAPHY - Todd Banhazl, ASC

Ep.1 explores the cinematographer's impact on cognitive processing and social cognitive film theory. Join us as we sit down with Todd Banhazl, ASC to discuss his work on HBO's Winning Time, Blow the Man Down and Hustler's.

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19 February 2025

Season one trailer

Welcome to season one of PsychoCinema. The show where we explore the techniques, decisions and mindset filmmakers use to influence the audience’s emotional response, their cognitive processing and their overall cinematic experience. This is the intersection of Film theory and cognitive science all from the filmmakers perspective. 

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