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Bear and Bee Productions "What Are Emotions?"
Earns Global Recognition

Garnering Prestigious International Awards & Festival Selections

The episode, recently featured on Independent Shorts Awards [view here], What Are Emotions? provides a fresh, engaging take on emotional intelligence. Through vibrant graphics, explanations, and plenty of bloopers at the end of the show, audiences learn about happiness, sadness, anger, and the role of neurotransmitters like serotonin, oxytocin, dopamine, and epinephrine.
Designed as a family-friendly, social-emotional learning (SEL) tool, What Are Emotions? helps young audiences understand happiness, sadness, anger, and the science behind emotions—introducing key neurotransmitters like serotonin, oxytocin, dopamine, and epinephrine in a kid-friendly way. With an emphasis on learning through laughter, this episode has captivated audiences and earned recognition from top-tier festivals across the globe.

Why What Are Emotions? Matters

The driving force behind What Are Emotions? is Tawanna Cullen, who wanted to create an episode that helps children understand themselves better. In an era where emotional intelligence is crucial for children’s development, What Are Emotions? bridges entertainment and education, making social-emotional learning (SEL) accessible to kids in a dynamic, fun, and engaging format.

"I wanted to create something that helps kids understand themselves better," says director Tawanna Cullen. "Many don’t fully grasp the biological side of emotions or the difference between emotions and feelings. This episode breaks it down in a way that’s easy to understand."

Actors Helaina and Fia also emphasize how the show makes learning enjoyable. "I loved discovering new things while acting. Learning how dopamine affects emotions was fascinating," says Helaina.

"Emotions are special, and they matter. No one should feel like their emotions aren’t important," adds Fia.

With its growing recognition, What Are Emotions? stands as a groundbreaking resource in children’s educational media, helping young minds explore self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the science behind feelings—all while keeping learning fun and engaging.

What Are Emotions? continues its rise, with festival selections extending into 2026, proving its lasting relevance in children’s media.

Upcoming Festival Screenings:
Independent Shorts Awards – May 30 & June 4, 2025
International Celebration of Cinema – November 7, 2025
Travancore International Film Awards (TIFA) – April 2, 2026
Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards – August 29, 2025

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About The Talky Talk Show The Talky Talk Show is a family-oriented web series committed to bringing educational and entertaining content to children and families. With each episode, the series strives to foster meaningful learning and inspire confidence in viewers of all ages.

Director’s Statement The Talky Talk Show is a passion project born out of love for creativity, education, and family collaboration. By incorporating elements of emotional intelligence and mindfulness, I aim to empower children with tools to understand themselves and the world around them. With bloopers at the end of each episode, we remind viewers that learning and creating can be fun and lighthearted. I hope The Talky Talk Show leaves children and families smiling, thinking, and feeling inspired.

Media Inquiries & Interviews: Contact Tawanna Cullen  Filmmaker & Founder, Bear and Bee Productions
Website: www.tawannashantelle.com Instagram: @tawannashantelle | @thecullensisters | @talkytalkshow