The Making of “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” film by Sofia Wellman

Sofia Wellman directing the film shoot set up to interview Pat Ogden for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman

Sofia Wellman | Pat Ogden | "What's Love Got To Do With It"

Sofia Wellman directing the film shoot set up to interview with Pat Ogden at Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, founded by Pat Ogden.

Sofia Wellman interviewing Dr. Dan Siegel for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman

Sofia Wellman | Dr. Dan Siegel | "What's Love Got To Do With It"

Sofia Wellman directing the set up for an interview with Daniel J. Siegel at the Mindsight Institute, founded by Daniel J. Siegel.

Sofia Wellman interviews Pat Ogden for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman

Sofia Wellman | Pat Ogden, PhD | "What's Love Got To Do With It"

Sofia Wellman interviews Pat Ogden, PhD. She is a pioneer in somatic psychology and is also an author. Her most recent book is “Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment.”

Sofia Wellman interviews Bee Herz for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman

Sofia Wellman | Bee Herz | "What's Love Got To Do With It"

Doing whatever it takes to make the talent look their best. I’m applying powder to take away the shine on Bee Herz's beautiful face.

Sofia Wellman interview with Jon Robson about META Medicine for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman

Sofia Wellman | Jon Robson with META Medicine | “What’s Love Got To Do With It”

The reversible hotel room. A bedroom at night morphs into a film set by day. The $20 I paid the hotel maids to clean the fifth floor last was well worth the quiet!

Sofia Wellman, filmmaker, with post production colorist for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman

Filmmaker | Sofia Wellman | "What's Love Got To Do With It”

Even though post production is never seamless, Sofia Wellman pulled together a talented post production team for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It.”

Sofia Wellman interviewing Dr. Jessica Spencer, Emory University, for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman

Sofia Wellman | Dr. Jessica Spencer | "What's Love Got To Do With It"

Interviewee confirmed. Interview date in stone. Set up complete. Now Sofia Wellman is on. She never tires of interviewing people. She says, “If you listen, there is so much to learn. Everyone has a story, authored by them.”

Sofia Wellman interviewing Anjli Aurora Hinman, CNM - for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman

Sofia Wellman | Anjli Aurora Hinman | "What's Love Got To Do With It"

Trying to make the most of the interview space, Sofia Wellman had the film crew include the fish aquarium. She never knew what challenges were ahead with the space provided. With a great film crew, Sofia Wellman always made it look intentional.

Sofia Wellman interviews Dr. Susan Kolb for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman

Sofia Wellman | Dr. Susan Kolb | “What’s Love Got To Do With It”

Sofia Wellman said no surgery was required, but it made an interesting film set for her interview with Dr. Susan Kolb for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It.”

Sofia Wellman interviews Shirley Chambers, the founder of The Karin Kabalah Center, for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman

Sofia Wellman | Karin Kabalah Center | “What’s Love Got To Do With It”

Sofia Wellman interviews Shirley Chambers, the founder of The Karin Kabalah Center. Shirley Chambers is the best-kept secret because the ancient teachings she has brought forward positively changes the lives of her students.

Sofia Wellman interviews Michael Bernard Beckwith at Agape International Spiritual Center for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It”

Sofia Wellman | Michael Beckwith | “What’s Love Got To Do With It”

Making Agape International Spiritual Center Auditorium, which holds thousands of people each week, into an intimate film set for Sofia Wellman’s interview with Michael Bernard Beckwith.

Sofia Wellman interviews Gay Baynes for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman

Sofia Wellman | Gay Baynes | “What’s Love Got To Do With It”

In addition to being the interviewer, Sofia Wellman was also the fire keeper. She thought it would be fun to have a cozy fire in the scene until she had to add logs to it every 10 minutes.

Sofia Wellman interviews James Van Praagh for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman

Sofia Wellman | “What’s Love Got To Do With It” | James Van Praagh

Sofia Wellman directs the set up for her interview with James Van Praagh for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It.”

Sofia Wellman at Karin Kabalah Center interviewing for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman

Sofia Wellman | “What’s Love Got To Do With It” | Film Set

After hours of setting up for an interview, the last detail is the sound person making sure the mic is strategically placed on the interviewee.

Sofia Wellman Interviews Jon Robson, integrative health practitioner, for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman

Sofia Wellman | “What’s Love Got To Do With It” | Jon Robson

A film interview with Jon Robson for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It.” He is an integrative health practitioner, who is highly trained in the science of self-healing.

Sofia Wellman with Greg Smith, Sound Editor, for the film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman

Sofia Wellman | “What’s Love Got To Do With It” | Documentary

Sofia Wellman working with her post production sound mixer/sound editor inside the iconic Paramount Building in Times Square.

Sofia Wellman, filmmaker, on a film shoot for “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Film by Sofia Wellman in Central Park

Sofia Wellman | Filmmaker | "What's Love Got To Do With It”

Interviewing people on the street all day in Central Park on a cold November day. My hands were frozen when I finished, but my heart was warm from all the compassionate people I met.

Sofia Wellman | Director | “What’s Love Got To Do With It”

Sofia Wellman directing the editing process for her newest film “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” featuring Dan Siegel, Michael Bernard Beckwith, James Van Praagh, Allan Schore, Beatrice Beebe, Pat Ogden, Gloria Karpinski, Kathy Steele, Alan Sroufe, Randi Kreger, Barbara Findeisen and many more thought-provoking personalities.