Nicola Rose on Directing, ADHD, and Exploring Neurodiversity in Film

In this episode of the ADHD Goals podcast, host [Host Name] interviews Nicola Rose, a film director and writer from New York City. Nicola discusses her recent film ‘Magnetosphere,’ a coming-of-age comedy about growing up neurodivergent with synesthesia. She shares her experiences with ADHD, her journey to a late diagnosis, and how it influenced her creative work. Nicola also talks about the challenges of promoting independent films, her approach to creating realistic neurodivergent characters, and the importance of representing neurodiverse experiences in media. The conversation also explores the roles of various actors in ‘Magnetosphere,’ the impact of synesthesia on the main character, and Nicola’s future plans in the film industry.

Links:

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17519416/

Nicola Rose Website: https://www.nicolarosedirects.com/

Substack: https://nicolarosedirects.substack.com/

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:57 Discussing the Film ‘Magnetosphere’

01:47 Nicola’s ADHD Diagnosis Journey

05:53 Exploring Neurodivergence in Film

10:46 Synesthesia and Its Representation

17:36 Character Development and Casting

24:17 Reflecting on Early Experiences

24:45 Understanding Synesthesia