NUWERKS
NuWerks was a production company originally formed by Goodman to produce a short animated proof-of-concept film for a script called, King of the Northern Lights.
Since that time, Nuwerks and it’s divisions, Imaginings and HypnoCast, have been publishing and producing videos, books, and audiobooks.
NuWerks and HypnoCast are now combined.
Early in his career he became a hypnotherapist by way of UCLA Medical School. He now owns the trademark HypnoCast. This trademark is usually present on any of his published works.
The Science behind Story Narrative.
- WHY USING FABLES OR ANTHROPOMORPHIC SYMBOLISM IS EFFECTIVE IN IMPROVING HUMAN BEHAVIOR.
- It’s engaging and Memorable: Fables often tell entertaining stories with relatable characters. Fables can be created that communicate on multiple levels, making them effective for adults and children. The use of anthropomorphic symbolism, where animals or objects take on human characteristics, creates a fascinating and imaginative world that captures our attention.
- Universal Themes: The archetypes in most stories are cross-cultural. Archetypes act as if they are preexisting in our brains, just waiting for a situation to give them life. We learn best through story. Fables usually convey universal archetypal themes and moral lessons that are applicable cross-culturally and across generations. They simplify what is complex in life and chop up behaviors into digestible chunks of ideas that resonate with people from different backgrounds.
- Non-Threatening Learning: Because fables use objects instead of directly addressing individuals, they provide a safe and non-threatening way to discuss sensitive or difficult current issues. This can help learners feel more open to introspection and self-improvement.
- Emotional Connection: Changes can occur over time, but to make rapid change it takes emotion. Characters in fables often evoke emotions and empathy, leading to a stronger emotional connection to the message. This They act as empathogens, reinforcing the impact of the lesson and encouraging more positive behavioral changes.
- Practical Lessons: Fables are often designed to teach practical life lessons and ethical principles, such as the importance of honesty, kindness, hard work, and humility – many of the tenants of stoicism. By presenting these lessons in story form, it becomes easier to understand how to apply them in real-life situations.
- Encourages Critical Thinking: Fables often pose moral dilemmas. Characters have to make ethical Too many times in life we just react without really “thinking.” Stopping our reaction for, even moments, can allow thinking to catch up and consider the consequences of our actions.
- Cultural Preservation: Many fables are rooted in cultural traditions and folklore, helping to preserve and pass down valuable lessons and knowledge from one generation to another.
- Teaching Complex Concepts: Anthropomorphic symbolism becomes a really useful tool when teaching complex concepts. By using metaphorical representations, abstract ideas become more accessible and understandable.
Overall, fables and anthropomorphic symbolism create a safe way to examine our own thoughts and behaviors, while weaving a narrative that is engaging and moving. Many of the fictional books and movies that become popular in the 21st Century – just as they were in prior centuries – are modern fables.
Gordon Goodman wrote Emma and the Gobbletygoos and donated the audio recording to to Retinoblastoma International. It starred Emma Ashford (who is now a songwriter in New York) and a dream cast from the daytime show, Days of Our Lives (Melissa Reeves, Thaao Penghlis, Matt Ashford), narrated by Deidre Hall. Matt Ashford was the producer.
The Puffy the Pillow Show was written and produced by Gordon Goodman and Tony and Sanaa Cannella (now Sanaa Kelley, who has a huge following on social media with Reel Foley Sound). The live-action pilot was meant to be combined with animated episodes.
The Knights of Royal Pond was originally a script intended for feature-length animation. It became a fully produced audio presentation instead, with sound effects and musical themes and backgrounds. Now available on Audible.
The King of the Northern Lights is a story about a gnome, raised by a witch, who eventually becomes Santa Claus. It was produced in Bulgaria as well as a soundtrack he wrote that was recorded by players from the Sofia Radio Orchestra.
More Books and Recordings
NuWerks/HypnoCast has a long list of productions not listed here. Other productions may be found on the HypnoCast or Production pages.