Bobbi Broome: Director and Filmmaker.

How has your psychology background affected your creativity? Do you feel you look at film from a different perspective than traditional filmmakers because of this background?

Psychology is a great tool that I have learned to utilize in a creative way. In order to be able to connect with people through creativity, it is crucial to understand why people do the things that they do. What I think psychologists and filmmakers have in common is the basic understanding of human needs and wants. That is how filmmakers are able to evoke an emotional response. By combining these two aspects of myself into one I feel I am able to look at human life from a unique perspective and be able to mold my creative vision. These two aspects of myself create a different perspective within me than traditional filmmakers.

Your goal is to be a documentarian, what issues do you feel should be addressed more in the field of documentary?

My goal is to uplift voices in underrepresented communities. These are the stories that are often neglected and overlooked in mainstream media. I want to be able to create content where anyone can turn on the TV or open Netflix and see a story that represents their existence.

Is there anything within psychology that you want to make a career out of that isn’t related to film?

Short answer: no. Long answer: I thought briefly about working in the psychology field but I have decided to use my psychology background to compliment my film career endeavors.

How has your time at Kent cultivated your creativity?

Being at Kent has made my creativity bloom in a way it never has before. Being around like-minded people is definitely the best fuel to my fire. Drawing inspiration from my professors and other classmates is my motivation to push my limits and expand my creative boundaries. Kent’s plethora of resources from photo studios to professional equipment we are able to utilize has been a significant driving force for myself.

What was that made you decide to make a career out of film?

I have always been interested in film. In middle and high school, I often times made short films just for fun. However, around 9th or 10th grade I stopped making them. I don’t have a good reason why I just did. It wasn’t until Junior year at Kent that I seriously considered film again. It was a big step for me to drastically change career paths. I figured that if I couldn’t stop thinking about film and endlessly searching for a way to express myself in a productive way, then I should seriously follow down the path of film. Film is the best creative medium for me because it is visual, and I am drawn to the storytelling aspect.