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The Emotional Dimensions of the James River

Michelle Marquez
Samantha Marquez (ShellyMind)
United States, 2014, 3 min.

In English.
This film is family friendly.

Musically and visually designed based on a neuroscience research project, this experimental short film explores the deeply rooted biological connection that the human brain forms with complex images, sounds, and music. Using drones for aerial photography and special Infrared cameras, fifteen-year-old filmmaker Michelle Marquez breaks down the barrier between science and art in this unique visual and auditory experience.

Director's Statement

This experimental film provides an emotional roller coaster experience that was musically and visually designed based on a neuroscience research project that correlates a mathematical parameter (fractal dimension) of sounds and images with the selective triggering of emotional states.

Category: Experimental.
Themes: Environment, Arts, Science.

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