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May 16-18, 2025
A Psychology-themed Film Festival
Educate, Entertain, and Empower Celebrating 6 Years Bridging Psychology & Filmmaking Curated by Psychologists Showcasing Features, Shorts, Animations, Documentaries and so much more! |
The Believe Psychology Film Festival brings psychology and film together, showcasing thought-provoking stories that explore the human experience with depth and authenticity.
In-Person Screenings
660 N. Heliotrope Dr., Hollywood, CA, 90004
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SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025
Block A: Compassionately Honest
1PM-3:30PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A) I Love You Breakout Unseen Scars Finding JaMia's Spirit Block B: Authentic Acceptance 4PM- 6PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A) Disability in Focus Common as Red Hair Hidden Battles Destimatizing Mental Illness Don't Hang Up Block C: Cinematically Captivating 7PM- 9:15PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A) Art & Mind I'm Perfectly Fine What If? Anxiety (Short Film) Lullaby |
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025
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We are excited to announce that we have partnered with eoApp - Entertainment Oxygen to be our official virtual screening platform!
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Online Screenings
ONLINE ACCESS AVAILABLE, MAY 16-18, 2025
ONLINE ACCESS AVAILABLE, MAY 16-18, 2025
Disability in Focus (8:32)
COMMON AS RED HAIR (15:00)
HiddenBattles Destigmatizing Mental Illness (1:10:00)
What If? (1:59)
Anxiety - Short Film (8:10)
Cuba es Mi Patria: The Homeland I Keep Inside (1:03:35)
Eva Haller: A Work in Progress (51:28)
Back to One (1:40:32)
My Rockstar (12:49)
You and Me (12:00)
MY NAME IS JACK (7:30)
WIRED (18:13)
THANK YOU SADE (28:00)
A Comfortable Bed (16:34)
The Cost of Caring (60:00)
A Legacy Of Love (22:00)
The HoodTrophy Bino Story: Breaking the Generational Curse (20:14)
Meet-cutes & Breakups (8:53)
Breathe (an animated short film) (10:33)
VIRGINS BY CHOICE (1:55:00)
Cocoa in the Dark (01:30:00)
COMMON AS RED HAIR (15:00)
HiddenBattles Destigmatizing Mental Illness (1:10:00)
What If? (1:59)
Anxiety - Short Film (8:10)
Cuba es Mi Patria: The Homeland I Keep Inside (1:03:35)
Eva Haller: A Work in Progress (51:28)
Back to One (1:40:32)
My Rockstar (12:49)
You and Me (12:00)
MY NAME IS JACK (7:30)
WIRED (18:13)
THANK YOU SADE (28:00)
A Comfortable Bed (16:34)
The Cost of Caring (60:00)
A Legacy Of Love (22:00)
The HoodTrophy Bino Story: Breaking the Generational Curse (20:14)
Meet-cutes & Breakups (8:53)
Breathe (an animated short film) (10:33)
VIRGINS BY CHOICE (1:55:00)
Cocoa in the Dark (01:30:00)
2025 Festival Events
New to LA, explore our visitor information guide:
FRIDAY, May 1612AM
Launch of the ONLINE virtual platform, Oxygen Entertainment to screen BPFF's online selection of films (May 16-18) 4PM-8PM
Welcome Dinner |
SATURDAY, May 1711AM-1:30PM
Mental Health Community Resource Fair Art Exhibition Student Poster Presentation 1PM-3:30PM
Block A CE Event 4pm-6pm
Block B 6pm-7pm
Dinner Break 7pm-9:15pm
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SUNDAY, May 1811am-1:15pm
Block D Screenplay Showcase 1:45pm-4pm
Block E 6pm-10pm
Award Show Dinner |
Experience authenticity in storytelling at the Hybrid Film Screenings, taking place on May 16–18, 2025.
Explore the Screenplay Showcase on May 18, 2025, highlighting finalists from the festival’s screenwriting contest.
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Join us for two energizing networking events—the Welcome Dinner on May 16, 2025, and the Awards Show on May 18, 2025
Experience the Art Exhibition on May 17, 2025, a mind-stimulating showcase exploring mental health, resilience, and emotional well-being through diverse visual art.
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On May 17, 2025, connect the Student Poster Presentations, an insightful exploration of psychological themes in film.
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month at our Resource Fair on May 17, 2025, featuring local resources, music, snacks and giveaways.
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EXCITING NEWS!!
The Believe Psychology Film Festival is now IMDB approved. This means that winners and nominees will receive IMDB crecit for their credit for their achievements in film. Thank you to all our supporters in making this availabile to our filmmakers. |
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PARTNER WITH US
The Believe Psychology Film Festival is proudly presented by the Believe Psychology Film Academy, the larger nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering education and awareness through the power of film. We are thrilled to announce that we have officially achieved 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, allowing us to further our mission of amplifying mental health storytelling and supporting our filmmakers with greater opportunities and resources. |
The Director's Cut: Testamonials
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We Can't Do It Alone
Support Our Mission All proceeds go to award the Filmmakers |
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