Science journalist Melissa Hogenboom goes on a 3 month intensive mind altering course for BBC World and BBC Reel. Pomona Pictures covered the production in Sicily, edit and graphics. To highlight the key concept of neuroplasticity we chose a liquid ceramics style featuring work by local artist, Francesca Borgia.
Short form versions can be found here
https://www.bbc.com/reel/playlist/brain-hacks
https://www.bbc.com/reel/playlist/brain-hacks
BBC World version here
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001qr3k
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001qr3k
and a lovely write up of the production process here
https://sjawards.aaas.org/news/behind-scenes-how-i-rewired-my-brain-six-weeks
https://sjawards.aaas.org/news/behind-scenes-how-i-rewired-my-brain-six-weeks