Private Project

Science of Dreams: Sleep Paralysis

What happens when the mind wakes up but the body is still asleep? Sleep paralysis is a chilling experience for those who face it. Science of Dreams is an 8 episode miniseries that delves into the mystery and science behind why we dream. In Healthline's sleep paralysis episode of Science of Dreams, learn more from our three experts, bestselling author Dr. Matthew Walker; sleep researcher Dr. Raj Dasgupta; and Jungian psychologist, Dr. Lori Tyler.

  • Stephanie V. Strauss
    Series Creator
  • Stephanie V. Strauss
    Director
  • Tim Nackashi
    Director
  • Brendan Anderer
    Executive Producer
  • Tracy Stickler
    Executive Producer
  • Stacey Haid
    Executive Producer
  • Stephanie Strauss
    Executive Producer
  • Sam Sabawi
    Executive Producer
  • Asher Brown
    Executive Producer
  • Vicki Syal
    Producer
  • Sam Sabawi
    Producer
  • Whitney Saxon
    Co-Producer
  • Dr. Matthew Walker
    Key Cast
  • Dr. Raj Dasgupta
    Key Cast
  • Dr. Lori Tyler
    Key Cast
  • Mylo Lam
    Dreamer
  • Bryce Whiting
    Shadow Puppeteers
  • Melanie Keller
    Shadow Puppeteers
  • Natasha Needles
    Shadow Puppeteers
  • Alexander Yellen
    Cinematographer
  • Brian Dove
    Post Production
  • Anton Goddard
    Post Production
  • Alex Bulli
    Post Production
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Short, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Science, health, documentary
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 3 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 11, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Healthline Media Inc.
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - Stephanie V. Strauss, Tim Nackashi

Stephanie Strauss is a director and video producer at Healthline Media with a deep interest in telling stories about health, gender, and what makes people tick. Before Healthline, Stephanie produced video content at Condé Nast for Teen Vogue, SELF, GQ, and BRIDES. Stephanie completed a journalism fellowship in Prague after her post-graduate studies at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.

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Director Statement

Welcome to the Science of Dreams, a Healthline original series where real dreams are brought to life as three experts lead us through the mysteries and the science of why we dream.