THANK YOU TO ALL THE FILMMAKERS, VOLUNTEERS AND PARTICIPANTS FOR CONTRIBUTING TO 2020 BPFF EVENT. IT'S THESE COLLABORATIONS THAT STIMULATE CHANGE.

​Believe Psychology Film Festival promotes films that explore themes of psychology with compassion and accuracy.  Our vision in celebrating psychology movies is to reduce the stigma of mental illness by increasing the world’s exposure to mental healing. 

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Join us in celebrating psychology in film.

BELIEVE PSYCHOLOGY FILM FESTIVAL
CONGRATULATIONS!! 
TO OUR BPFF 2020 GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
SAVED ROUNDS- BEST SHORT
IMPRISONED- BEST ANIMATION
UNSTUCK: AN OCD KIDS MOVIE- BEST DOCUMENTARY

VIP ALL ACCESS PASS

DAY 1 & Day 2
VIP All Access Pass includes films with themes of PARENTING, CAREGIVING, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, DEPRESSION, PSYCHOSIS, MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION, IDENTITY, RELATIONSHIPS, BODY IMAGE, THERAPY/THERAPIST, HEALING, RECOVERY.

Block A

Day 1
​11:00am- 1:30pm PDT
The films shown in Block A will have common psychology themes of PARENTING, CAREGIVING.

Block B

Day 1
​2:30pm- 5:00pm PDT
The films shown in Block B will have common psychology themes of ANXIETY, TRAUMA.

Block C

DAY 1
​6:00pm- 8:30pm PDT
The films shown in Block C will have the common psychology themes of DEPRESSION/ GRIEF, PSYCHOSIS.

Block D

DAY 2
​11:00am- 1:30pm PDT
The films shown in Block D will have the common psychology themes of MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION, IDENTITY, BODY IMAGE, RELATIONSHIPS

Block E

DAY 2
2:30pm- 5:00pm PDT
The films shown in Block E will have the common psychology themes of THERAPY/THERAPIST, HEALING/RECOVERY.
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Commonly Asked Questions
To BPFF 2020

1) What? When? Where? Why?

Believe Psychology Film Festival is a 2-day event on June 25-26, 2020 that screens psychology movies on an online platform to celebrate films that explore themes of psychology with compassion and accuracy.

2) What Believe Psychology Film Festival different from other festivals?

This is a festival where two worlds intersect, the film industry and mental health professionals. It is designed to create a unique opportunity to connect and stimulate dialogue. It allows exploration of how themes of psychology influence filmmaking and how psychology films affect audiences’ exposure to mental health. Our vision in celebrating psychology movies is to reduce the stigma of mental illness by increasing the world’s exposure to mental healing.

3) Who is your festival for?

​We welcome everyone, both movie lovers and psychology lovers! We hope to attract filmmakers, psychology students, professional psychologists, mental health providers, psychology organizations, psychology schools, high school psychology professors, psychology graduate schools, film & entertainment industry leaders, film students, actors, directors, producers, investors, talent agents and you!!

4) What are the movies about?

Each movie selected is an example of how filmmakers combine storytelling with an inclusion of psychological themes without compromising its entertainment value.
The festival’s schedule is divided into 5 Blocks.
Block A will feature films with themes of Parenting and Caregiving
Block B will feature films with themes of Anxiety and Trauma
Block C will feature films with themes of Depression/ Grief and Psychosis
Block D will feature films with themes of Mental Health Promotion, Identity, Body Image, and Relationships
Block E will feature films with themes of Therapy/Therapist and Healing/Recovery

5) How do I purchase tickets?

Tickets can be purchased directly from https://xerb.tv/channel/believepsychologyfilmfestival/virtual-events. We offer VIP ALL ACCESS PASSES (click "Get Passes") that includes tickets to all 5 Blocks and single tickets to each individual Film Block A, B, C, D or E (Click on the Film Block you prefer).

6) What if I want to exchange my tickets?

If you bought a ticket to the wrong Block, we can happily exchange your tickets as long as it is in advance of a screening. Simply email dr.damond@believepsychology.com.

7) How long do I have to watch the movies in my Block?

Tickets purchased for each individual Block are good for 2.5hrs after the official viewing start time. The total time of movies are an estimate of 2.0hrs. That means you have extra time to go to the bathroom, take a break, grab a bite and re-watch your favorite. Also, it means attendees share a collective viewing experience similar to watching the films live.

​8) Where can I watch the movies?

We are screening online using the streaming platform, Xerb.tv, so you can watch the films in your living room, kitchen, back yard or bathroom, you pick. If you purchased your ticket from FilmFreeway or Eventbrite, you will be emailed an access code, follow the link to register to Xerb.tv.  When you click on "Register", it will take you through setting up a user account, then will automatically take you to a Redeem button. After redeeming your ticket or pass, you will receive an email automatically with information about how your ticket or pass works and how to use it to get tickets for the Film Block you requested. If you purchased a ticket or pass directly from Xerb.tv, click the "Watch Now" button to start the show. So grab your phone, tablet, or computer and enjoy.

9) How do I get involved?

We are already looking forward to next year’s festival and hope to grow with our featured films and offered more educational value to attendees. If you would like to volunteer, sponsor, donate or contribute ideas and/or resources to our programming, join us by contacting Dr. Damond at dr.damond@believepsychology.com.

​​10) What do I stay connected with the festival?

We invite all attendees to keep updated on our exciting developments throughout the year by joining us across our social media platforms. You may keep the conversation going by engaging with fellow attendees, offer commentary on your experience with us or let us know what amazing projects you have going on. Follow us on fb: @believepsychologyfilmfestival, twitter: @believefilmfest, and Instagram: @believepsychologyfilmfest.

11) What if I need technical assistance during the festival or signing on?

Xerb.tv is our online streaming site and will take care of you. For Technical Questions or Support? Contact Xerb:
Email: support@xerb.tv
Phone: +1-844-493-7288 (toll free in USA)
WhatsApp: +1-310-978-7944
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xerbtv
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xerbtv/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/xerbtv

12) will i continue to have access to watch the movies after the Film block has ended?

The movies are available to watch within the time of the Film Block ONLY to mimic the experience of seeing a movie at the theater. 

13) How can I connect to the Zoom Q&A sessions to dialogue with filmmakers?

While the festival is a paid event, the Q&A sessions with the filmmakers will happen on Zoom free of charge and open to the public. The Meeting ID for all activities on DAY 1 is 851 5178 5503 and on Day 2 is 811 2012 8293. Zoom is also free of charge and it is possible to join the meeting without having a Zoom account. Go to Zoom.us, click "Join a Meeting," and type in the meeting ID during the designated Q&A times for each Film Block. See you there.

14) can i sign on to the zoom Q&a meetings using my mobile phone (audio)?

Yes the information to sign on is listed below:

Topic: Believe Psychology Film Festival DAY 1
Time: Jun 25, 2020 01:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85151785503

​Meeting ID: 851 5178 5503
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,85151785503# US (San Jose)
+13462487799,,85151785503# US (Houston)

Dial by your location
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 851 5178 5503
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kclGhUygrt


Topic: Believe Psychology Film Festival DAY 2
Time: Jun 26, 2020 01:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81120128293

Meeting ID: 811 2012 8293
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,81120128293# US (San Jose)
+13462487799,,81120128293# US (Houston)

Dial by your location
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 811 2012 8293
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kMOrgV266