BEGINNER'S MIND (初心)

A non-verbal guided mediation on water, nature and existence beyond thought.

"In the Beginner's Mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's mind there are few." - Shunryu Suzuki (Sōtō Zen monk).

Shoshin (初心), a concept in Zen Buddhism meaning “Beginner’s Mind”, and a potential antidote to today's fast paced world. If we can spend a few moments simply being, perceiving the world around us, we can lower heart rate, decrease blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve overall feelings of interconnectedness and wellbeing.

This film is an integration of my work in the neuroscience and health fields, married with my love for nature, and the immersive power of film.

Featuring Iceland, Greenland, and the Denmark Strait.

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Filmed and edited by Julia Ngeow

Music by Keith Kenniff

Re-Recording mixer Brian Goodheart

Post color by Claudia Perez @ Picture Farm Production

Special Thanks to Leslie Yoon & PictureFarm Productions

AWARDS

Semi-Finalist New York Cinematography Awards 2020

FESTIVALS

Mindfield Film Festival | Albuquerque 2020

Short Night Film Festival 2019