Out of My Head

When fear accompanies chronic illness, it always makes it worse.

Siri Hustvedt

Past Screening Events

World Premiere at MoMA Doc Fortnight 2018

World Premiere at MoMA Doc Fortnight 2018

Tuesday, February 20 — Monday, February 26, 2018

Out of My Head made its world premiere in New York City at the prestigious Doc Fortnight 2018, The Museum of Modern Art’s annual international festival of nonfiction film and media, on February 20, 2018. The film was shown daily through February 26th.

Audiences engaged in spirited discussions following screenings with filmmakers Jacki Ochs and Susanna Styron. In addition to the filmmakers Dr. Richard Lipton, author Andrew Levy, Dr. Robert Shapiro, author Siri Hustvedt, cast member Emma Larson and film editor Francisco Bello appeared at various screenings throughout the week.


ReelAbilities Film Festival

ReelAbilities Film Festival

Thursday, March 8 — Monday, March 12, 2018

Out of My Head will be featured at ReelAbilities Film Festival, the largest festival in the US dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities.

  • Thu 03/08 7:15 PM
    JCC Rockland at the Regal Cinemas Nanuet (Rockland County)
  • Fri 03/09 2:00 PM
    Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (Manhattan)
  • Sun 03/11 2:00 PM
    Museum of the Moving Image (Queens)
  • Sun 3/11 8:30 PM
    JCC Manhattan (Manhattan)
  • Mon 03/12 7:00 PM
    Lehman College (Bronx)

Brain Week Rhode Island

Brain Week Rhode Island

Friday, March 16 — Sunday, March 18, 2018

Join the Rhode Island-based Association of Migraine Disorders for the first-ever Rhode Island screening of Out of My Head. Whether you have migraine disease, are a loved one, friend or co-worker of someone that suffers with migraines or are none of the above (chances are you are one of the above, though), you will be amazed by what you learn from this film.

Admission is free but reservations are required.

  • Fri 3/16 3:15 PM at George Auditorium, RI Hospital, 593 Eddy St., Providence, RI
  • Sun 3/18 4:00 PM at Smith-Buonanno Hall, Brown University, 95 Cusing St., Providence, RI

Open Mind Film Screening at UCLA

Open Mind Film Screening at UCLA

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 6:30 PM

Andrew Charles, M.D. will join Susanna Styron in discussion after the screening. Dr. Charles is a Professor of Neurology and Director, UCLA Goldberg Migraine Program Meyer and Renee Luskin Chair in Migraine and Headache Studies, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Admission is free but reservations are required.

Location: California Nanosystems Auditorium, UCLA


The Jacob Burns Film Center

The Jacob Burns Film Center

Monday, May 21, 2018 7:00 PM

Q & A with filmmakers Jacki Ochs and Susanna Styron to follow the screening.

JBFC Theater
364 Manville Road
Pleasantville, NY 10570


Berkshire International Film Festival

Berkshire International Film Festival

Friday, June 1 — Sunday, June 3, 2018

Out of My Head has been selected for the 13th Annual Berkshire International Film Festival (BIFF) which will showcase 80 of the latest in independent feature, documentary, short and family films from 28 countries. It will be preceded by Susanna’s short narrative film House of Teeth.

BIFF screenings take place in Great Barrington and Pittsfield, MA.


Migraine Research Foundation NYC Event

Migraine Research Foundation NYC Event

Thursday, September 20, 2018 7:00 PM

Free and open to the public with registration followed by a reception with the filmmakers.

NYIT Auditorium
1871 Broadway
New York, New York 10023


LA Femme International Film Festival

LA Femme International Film Festival

Saturday, October 13, 2018 8:10 PM

Regal Theater 14 at the LA Staples Center
1000 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015


21st Annual East Lansing Film Festival

21st Annual East Lansing Film Festival

Saturday, November 3 — Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Studio C!
1999 Central Park Drive
Okemos, Michigan

Two screenings:
November 3, 4:00 PM
November 6, 9:00 PM


Coeurs Des Science at UQÀM & Migraine Québec

Coeurs Des Science at UQÀM & Migraine Québec

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 6:00 PM

Amphitheater (SH-2800) at the Sherbrooke Pavilion at UQÀM
200 Sherbrooke Street West
Métro Place-des-Arts, Montreal, CA

Out of My Head will be shown with french subtitles

The screening will be followed by a discussion with:
Dr. Liam Durcan, neurologist/McGill Health Center (MUHC)
and Assistant Professor/McGill University
Louise Houle, coordinator and patient expert, Migraine Québec


Breaking Down Barriers Film Festival, Moscow, Russia

Breaking Down Barriers Film Festival, Moscow, Russia

Friday, November 23, 2018 7:10 PM

Opening Night, Friday, November 23, 17:10
Sunday, November 25, 14:10
Almaz Cinema Almaz
Hall of Church Councils of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior

Out of My Head has been invited to the IX International Breaking Down Barriers Film Festival, designed to draw public attention through cinema to the problems of people living with disabilities, and to show examples of advocacy, success, realized talents and opportunities. The film will be shown with Russian subtitles.


Duke University Medical Center

Duke University Medical Center

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 7:00 PM

Duke University Medical Center
Department of Neurology
Bryan Research Building 103 - Auditorium
Research Drive
Durham, North Carolina


St. Joseph

St. Joseph's Hospital

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 6:30 PM

Miller Auditorium
50 Charlton Avenue East
Hamilton, Ontario, CA

Event is free - RSVP to drgiammarco@bellnet.ca


St. John Film Society_US Virgin Islands

St. John Film Society_US Virgin Islands

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 7:30 PM

St. John Film Society & The St. John Arts Week Present
Out of My Head
St. John School of the Arts in Cruz Bay
Frank St., Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI

Followed by Q&A with Producer Jacki Ochs


CHAMP presents in Santa Monica, CA

CHAMP presents in Santa Monica, CA

Monday, April 1, 2019 7:30 PM

AMC Santa Monica 7 Theater
1310 3rd St. Promenade
Santa Monica, CA

Tickets must be reserved in advance
Followed by Q&A with the filmmakers


A Migraine Canada Presentation

A Migraine Canada Presentation

Sunday, April 7, 2019 1:30 PM

The Cinematheque:200
1131 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Doors open at 1 pm

Event is free - RSVP to jillian.reardon@ubc.ca


Migraine App M-sense presents

Migraine App M-sense presents

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 7:00 PM

Kino Moviemento
Kottbusser Damm 22
10967 Berlin, Germany

A discussion with experts including a reception with food and drink will follow the screening.
Please reserve free tickets in advance.


Moraine Valley Community College

Moraine Valley Community College

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 11:00 AM

Moraine Business and Conference Center
Building M, Moraine Room 3
9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL

Screening to be followed by panel discussion with Dr. Brad Torphy
from the Diamond Headache Clinic, patients, and patient advocates.
Moderated by Mary Franklin, Executive Director of the
National Headache Foundation.

Sponsored by Moraine Valley’s Student Nursing Organization


FMX Family Medicine Experience

FMX Family Medicine Experience

Wednesday, September 25 — Friday, September 27, 2019

11:45-12:15, Friday Sept. 27
Learning Lab - Expo Hall Booth 639
Intro to OUT OF MY HEAD migraine documentary

Exhibition Hall Booth 1724 throughout conference
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA


FilmColumbia 2019

FilmColumbia 2019

Sunday, October 27, 2019 4:00 PM

Morris Memorial Venue
17 Park Row
Chatham, NY

Festival passes on sale October 5th
Tickets to the public on sale October 12th

Q&A with filmmakers following the screening


Shelburne Museum

Shelburne Museum

Sunday, November 17, 2019 2:00 PM

Vermont Premiere!
Pizzagalli Center for Art & Education Auditorium
6000 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482

Q&A with Jacki Ochs to follow


Migraine World Summit OnStage

Migraine World Summit OnStage

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:00 PM

Join Migraine World Summit via Facebook streaming from the Grand Hyatt New York for a very special evening to discover the latest innovations in migraine therapy and why 2020 marks a whole new era for people with migraine. Featuring Emmy-nominated comedian, actor, writer ad producer Whitney Cummings and best-selling author, entrepreneur, and Olympic medalist Amanda Beard.


KINO LORBER distributes OUT OF MY HEAD

KINO LORBER distributes OUT OF MY HEAD

We are thrilled to announce that OUT OF MY HEAD is being distributed by KINO LORBER, which offers the best in contemporary, classic and documentary films that aim to engage, provoke, stimulate, and entertain today’s audiences. The film is available for educational licensing and DVD, loaded with bonus features.


Bedford Playhouse Screening and Q&A

Bedford Playhouse Screening and Q&A

Bedford Playhouse in Bedford, New York is screening Out of My Head on January 31st at 7 PM. Please join director Susanna Styron for a Q & A immediately following the screening.


Dutch Language Version

Dutch Language Version

Sunday, January 1, 2023 5:17 PM

The Belgian headache organization Hoofd-Stuk has created a Dutch language version to help spread the word about migraine in Dutch speaking regions.


Estonian Language Version

Estonian Language Version

Sunday, January 1, 2023 10:45 PM

The Estonian Migraine and Headache Patients Association - Eesti Migreeni ja Peavalu Patsientide Ühing - is creating an Estonian language version of Out of My Head to encourage migraine awareness in Estonia.


Human Arts Association Donates Media Licenses Cost-Free to Campuses Across the USA

Human Arts Association Donates Media Licenses Cost-Free to Campuses Across the USA

Read student and professor testimonials here. Also Watch the trailer and see the ABOUT menu for more film details.

Four-year colleges and universities in the USA can request the DVD and screening license package cost-free; this includes Public Performance Rights, Digital Site License and classroom use. The number of licenses which can be donated is limited. Academic institutions should take advantage of this offer while the supply lasts.

OUT OF MY HEAD screenings enhance curricula for many campus departments including all health related fields, as well as health and student life services. Notable disciplines include pre-med, medical, nursing, psychology, sociology, pharmaceutical, and public health.

Use the blue Email Us button above to request donation of the OUT OF MY HEAD media license and DVD for your institution. Be sure to provide contact name & shipping address for your department or school library in the email.


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