ASMR - A Digital Therapy
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ASMR, standing for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, is a feeling of euphoria caused by an auditory or visual stimulation. It often feels like a tingling in the back of a person's head and neck. In the past decade, videos intended to generate this feeling in its viewers through distinct sounds have blown up on the internet. This sounds include a person whispering, tapping on a desk or eating food, all performed in close proximity to a microphone.
ASMR: A digital therapy is a documentary that delves into this strange fad and asks the question of why do these sounds make its listeners feel this way. Real participants' reactions and thoughts are documented as they listen to a variety of sounds. Viewers will be pulled into the film as they experience what the participants do, giving them a chance to reflect, in real time, on the thoughts being discussed in this experiential documentary. |
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Behind the Scenes Photos
The ASMR Crew
Jared Marino - Co-director
Jared is currently working on becoming a director & director of photography. Prior to the documentary, one could say that he was not the biggest fan of ASMR. Now, he sees it in an entirely new light and has become particularly fond of water sounds as it helps with his relaxation by triggering memories and the feeling he once had from the peacefulness of laying on a beach. |
Teleri McGuire-Astolfo - Co-director
Teleri aspires to be a picture editor and director and loves being able to bring a concept to life. She has never been one to really listen to ASMR but has always been curious about the effect it has on people. She would have to say her favourite ASMR would be crinkling sounds. |
Clara Gehl - Producer
Clara is passionate about producing, writing and directing. She’s not a big fan of ASMR and barely ever listened to it before this doc. But after the team recorded their own ASMR, realised she does like the sound of tape unrolling. |
Szabi Nagy - Director of Photography
Szabi is focused mainly on visuals, enjoying both photography and cinematography. He hasn’t used ASMR seriously, but has watched a few in the past and didn’t hate it. His favorite ASMR sound is food prep, more particularly coffee sounds. |
Jr Valerde - Camera Assistant/BTS Photographer
Jr aspires to be a cinematographer and camera operator. He's not necessarily a big fan of ASMR but doesn't despise it either. |
Bailey Regier - Picture Editor
Bailey is currently refining her skills in editing, colour, and screenwriting. Until working on this documentary, she had no exposure to ASMR, and values the fresh perspective that lack of knowledge can bring to a subject. Through her experience on this project, she has come to love the effect of water sounds. |
Kurtt Robinson - Sound Mixer/Sound Editor
Kurtt is currently working on becoming post sound editor or post sound mixer. He is a big fan of ASMR and still currently uses it this day to help with sleep and relaxation. |
Karin Elyakim - Boom op
Karin is currently working towards becoming a Picture editor but enjoys operating the boom mic. She not the biggest fan of ASMR but has found a new love for the craft. |