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Student Poster Presentation
May 16, 2026
On Display: 11am-6pm; Meet the Students: 1:00PM- 1:30PM and 3:30PM-4:00PM Location: Barnsdall Gallery Theater Hollywood, CA We invite you to the Believe Psychology Film Festival’s Student Poster Presentations, a showcase where graduate psychology students analyze iconic movie characters through a clinical lens. Part academic exploration, part film-lover’s deep dive, this event welcomes both mental health professionals and anyone who enjoys exploring and learning more about mental health
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About the Event
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What to Expect
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Our Student Poster Presentations are an insightful exploration of psychological themes in film. Doctoral students in psychology will present formal case conceptualizations of popular movie and TV characters, delving into their psychological, emotional, and behavioral complexities.
These presentations integrate academic rigor with creative interpretation, offering unique perspectives on how films reflect psychological principles. It involves integrating a theoretical framework to develop a structured understanding of the client’s concerns, as well as to guide how they may treat the character and what interventions they may use. Through visually compelling posters, students will showcase their insights into character development, personality traits, and psychological frameworks. |
The event provides an interactive platform for participants to present their analyses, engage in discussions, and gain a deeper understanding of psychological concepts in popular media.
This presentation fosters creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills while making psychology more accessible and relatable. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore diverse perspectives and gain valuable knowledge from the students' research and interpretations. Expect a range of perspectives as filmmakers, mental health professionals, and creatives present their interpretations, discussing how psychological concepts shape characters and influence narratives on screen. Conversations about character motivation, trauma and resilience, cognitive distortions, relationship patterns, and the ways cinema mirrors real psychological experiences. |
Who Can Present?
We invite students currently enrolled in master's or doctoral-level psychology degree programs to apply to present. Students can apply either individually or in groups of up to three students. All other individuals are welcome to attend the presentation.
Why Present?
This event invites psychology students to share their insights at the intersection of film and psychology. Presenters will gain valuable experience, spark meaningful conversations, and contribute to reducing mental health stigma. It's a chance to showcase your work, strengthen your portfolio and CV, and explore how film fosters empathy and challenges perceptions. Presenters will receive 2 (two) In-Person & Online Screening Passes as an additional benefit.
How Do I Apply?
Submissions are closed for the 2026 BPFF. Please consider submitting to our next festival season.
For inquiries and more information, email [email protected]
We invite students currently enrolled in master's or doctoral-level psychology degree programs to apply to present. Students can apply either individually or in groups of up to three students. All other individuals are welcome to attend the presentation.
Why Present?
This event invites psychology students to share their insights at the intersection of film and psychology. Presenters will gain valuable experience, spark meaningful conversations, and contribute to reducing mental health stigma. It's a chance to showcase your work, strengthen your portfolio and CV, and explore how film fosters empathy and challenges perceptions. Presenters will receive 2 (two) In-Person & Online Screening Passes as an additional benefit.
How Do I Apply?
Submissions are closed for the 2026 BPFF. Please consider submitting to our next festival season.
For inquiries and more information, email [email protected]
BPFF 2025 Student Poster Presentation
Excerpts from last year's Student Poster Presentation
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