As a clinician and storyteller, I’m deeply interested in how film can portray the psychological realities behind addiction, anxiety, depression and human behavior.
Not just the surface-level struggle, but the internal conflict, the patterns, the “why” behind it all.
There’s a gap between clinical truth and what we often see on screen.
I’m here to help bridge that gap through writing and directing.
If you’re working on projects that explore mental health, human behavior, or complex character development—I’d love to connect. What are your thoughts on these topics?
The topic is so multi faceted, it can't be nailed by my brief answer here. In general many films highlight the addiction, & the world, without exploring who the character was prior to existing under the lid of the drugs. Also, what specifically led them on the path of diversion. There are physical, psychological, social & economic factors to consider. Some films depicting addiction well are Train Spotting 90’s. It showed the daily gritty truth & fall out from the toxin, such as hallucinations, like when the baby crawls on the ceiling. The 1940’s & 60’s created masterpieces like The Days of Wine & Roses, & The Lost Weekend. However, I don’t dig the use of worn tropes, such as the Gangster snorts coke or the Whisky Priest drinks. Cookie cutter scenarios that highlight substance abuse get old fast. The possibilities are more infinite.