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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with Nicola Rose, independent filmmaker and writer-director of Magnetosphere, to explore how storytelling through film can deepen understanding, empathy, and awareness of neurodivergence—especially during the complex and vulnerable years of early adolescence.

Nicola shares the journey behind Magnetosphere, a feature film centered on a neurodivergent 13-year-old girl who discovers she has synesthesia, and why telling this story from the child’s point of view was essential.

Nicola shares:

• What synesthesia really is. A neurological phenomenon where senses intertwine—such as seeing sound or hearing color—and why it’s far more common (and underrepresented) than people realize.
• Why early adolescence matters. Age 13 is a pivotal moment where puberty, identity, and neurological differences collide—making it a powerful time to tell this story.
• Telling the story from the child’s perspective. How camera angles, visual effects, and point-of-view shots were intentionally used to show what the child experiences, not what adults assume.
• Why neurodivergent stories rarely get mainstream funding. The realities of independent filmmaking, investor bias, and why films centered on young girls often struggle to gain industry support.
• Representation beyond labels. While synesthesia is central, Magnetosphere also reflects ADHD and other forms of neurodiversity—both on screen and behind the scenes.
• A message for parents of neurodivergent kids. Healthy connection begins when adults are willing to shift perspective and truly see the world through their child’s eyes.

A powerful reframe for parents:
“You can’t nurture a healthy relationship with a neurodivergent child if you’re unwilling to step outside your own lens and try to understand theirs.”

Whether you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, working in education, or simply interested in stories that expand empathy and awareness, Magnetosphere invites families to slow down, listen, and see difference not as a deficit—but as a unique way of experiencing the world.

👤 About Nicola Rose

Nicola Rose is an independent filmmaker, writer, and director of the feature film Magnetosphere. With a background in narrative filmmaking and a commitment to authentic representation, Nicola creates character-driven stories that center underrepresented voices particularly neurodivergent children and adolescents.

🎬 About Magnetosphere

Magnetosphere follows a neurodivergent 13-year-old girl as she navigates puberty, identity, and the discovery that she experiences synesthesia. The film is designed for families and adults alike—rated no higher than PG and sparks meaningful conversations between parents and children about perception, difference, and understanding.

🔗 Watch & Connect

🎥 Watch Magnetosphere:
Freestyledigitalmedia.tv/film/magnetosphere

📸 Instagram:
@magnetospheremovie

📧 Contact:
[email protected]

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