“ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAN...A GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND”

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS SINCE THE MOON L ANDING

JULY 2019

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DOCUMENTARIES S C I E N C E

BOMB-MAKER TO PEACEMAKER1 x 57’ / 1 x 67’ HD

Delving into the life and career of Richard Garwin, the scientist behind the hydrogen bomb and the touch screen, who has also advised every president since Eisenhower to Obama. Through being involved in solutions to challenges such as Nuclear Proliferation and Global Warming, exploring Garwin’s life is an attempt to understand the complex nature of war, peace and the future of humanity.

DARK SIDE OF THE CHEW 1 x 58’ HD

It’s the world’s second most common form of litter, but it’s invisible to most. How did we become so addicted to chewing gum and how is our consumption impacting our health and our planet? Travel the world and speak to manufacturers, activists and scientists to unravel the shocking truth behind our obsession. This film will give you a lot to chomp on if you’re hooked on this seemingly innocent, age-old habit. ALSO: Two other science films available from the same production house

DUST STORM - NEW 1 x 50’ HD

Dust Storms are a growing threat. This film, aired on the BBC, explores what causes them, why they are occurring more often and more severely across the world; how we can predict them and what can be done to help lessen their impact. Uncover how scientists at NASA use satellites to model and observe dust in the atmosphere, and how a global Sand and Dust Storm Early Warning System is being set up.

E-LIFE - NEW 1 x 52’ / 1 x 75’ HD

Computers, phones and tablets are an intrinsic part of life. But what happens when we upgrade? Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing environmental threats of the century. The film exposes the illegal trade in discarded tech, tracking it to toxic scrapyards worldwide, exploring the effects on the environment, the economy and the people dismantling waste in unsafe conditions. Airs on RTVE, RTHK and more.WINNER: Impact DOCS Awards (Award of Excellence - Special Mention)

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DOCUMENTARIES S C I E N C E

NUCLEAR HOPE 1 x 56’ HD

In the 1950s nuclear energy programs started with optimism for the future. Now, many feel the risks of Chernobyl and Fukushima are not worth it. We follow communities faced with storing 2 million nuclear packages - some argue it will bring jobs, while others fear it will jeopardize the lives of millions. We do not pick a side but ask, where do you put the most toxic substance that the earth has?

THE PERFECT RUNNER1 x 47’ HD

Aired on Smithsonian, this film crosses the highlands of Ethiopia, to the most remote place in Arctic Siberia, to the world’s toughest ultra-marathon. Best-seller The Perfect Runner weaves cutting-edge science with gripping adventure, leaving the viewer with an inspiring understanding of our common evolutionary inheritance as the running ape.

TESLA’S CHILDREN - NEW 1 x 44’ HD / UHD1

Inspired by genius Nikola Tesla, the creator of robotics, the remote control, radio and X-Rays, this is the story of five renegade inventors and their inventions, all attempting to improve the world. One uses moonlight to cure disease while another uses diamonds to power electronics! These mavericks are not only changing the existing scientific paradigm, they’re overturning it. Airing on RTVE and others.

SEARCHING FOR FLIGHT AF-447 - NEW 1 x 90’ HD (with 1 x 52’ HD coming soon)

Air France flight 447 disappeared into the South Atlantic. After 5 research operations, the plane was finally found and its black box was recovered. An incredible expedition was mounted to find the wreckage over an area the size of Belgium, 3900 meters under the sea. Explore the €30million adventure, as a team of the most competent scientists collaborate in the hunt for Flight AF-447.

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DOCS & SERIES S P A C E

LATEST RELEASES:

SPACE COLONIES - NEW 3 x 52’ HD (also available as stand-alone episodes)

Licensed to N24, Discovery Science (USA) and Foxtel, this 2018 series from best-selling Space producers Somadrome outlines the future possible habitats for humanity. All available as stand-alone episodes.

As the planet suffers from overpopulation and climate change, we explore asteroids, the moon and Mars as the next possibilities for human colonization. With stunning CGI and expert interviews, we explore low gravity, temperature extremes and the difficulties attached to answering the big question...: ‘where next?’

EPISODE ONE: Asteroids: Effects of space flight on the body and an analysis of the colonisation of asteroids - the pro’s and con’s of a floating colony.

EPISODE TWO: The Moon: Covers energy sources, structuring the colonies and an overview of the benefits and downsides of colonizing the Moon.

EPISODE THREE: Mars: Reviews living conditions, effects on health, equipment required and exploring the overall opportunity of inhabiting Mars.

RACE TO THE RED PLANET - NEW 3 x 45’ HD

A manned mission to Mars has been the dream of scientists and engineers for decades. This three-part series explores the highly competitive race to get there – nine months out and nine months back, to discover the mysteries of the Red Planet. With unique access to exploration experts and agencies, this series was filmed in partnership with astronauts and engineers in the Exomars mission (European Space Agency, NASA, SpaceX, Mars One and Roscosmos).

EPISODE ONE: Engineering: Drawing on high-end animation and interviews with US, German & Russian engineers, witness the tools being built to get to Mars.

EPISODE TWO: Training: Explores the three biggest challenges to human existence on Mars: psychology, physiology and contamination.

EPISODE THREE: Why the Red Planet? This episode looks at what we know about Mars, from the ice concentrations, to the gas, to the ferrous earth – and the possible future colony supplying natural resources back to Earth.

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COMING SOON:

VOYAGES INTO SPACE - NEW 1 x 52’ HD

Explore the developments made in space travel in the 21st century, looking at the STS-106 mission which launched in 2000. We compare this with the advancements since, including autonomous space shuttles, and lighter, more high tech space suits with increased flexibility, making exploration of our solar system safer as we move towards accomplishing the dream of a manned mission to Mars.

SPACE: FRIEND OR FOE? - NEW 1 x 52’ HD

Asteroids, alien life, lethal viruses and black holes are just some of the dangers our planet faces from space. But as we look to the skies, the Moon, Mars and further flung galactic bodies such as Titan and Europa might have the right conditions to support human life. We explore the dangers space might inflict upon us, contrasting them with safe zones we could realistically inhabit.

THE DANGERS OF SPACE TRAVEL - NEW 1 x 52’ HD

We investigate the trials and tribulations space explorers have faced over the last 50 years - everything from the disasters that haunted the preparations leading up to the moon landing of 1969, to the numerous shuttle crashes endured by Richard Branson and Elon Musk as they attempt to open up space travel to the super-wealthy.

MOON LANDING: THE WORLD’S GREATEST HOAX? - NEW 1 x 52’ HDGovernment conspiracy, or monumental breakthrough in the history of the human race? When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first steps on the surface of the moon on July 20th 1969, the world was suddenly split between those that believe the Apollo 11 landings, and those that don’t. We’re out to investigate both sides of this hot debate. In this show we’ll search for a definitive answer by recreating the moon landing for ourselves, testing the various competing theories against each other with incredible, painstaking detail - ideal for the 50th anniversary in 2019!

THE FOLLOWING TITLES ARE AVAILABLE AS SINGLE EPISODES OR ‘BEYOND EARTH’ A 3 x 52’ HD MINI-SERIES:

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DOCS & SERIES S P A C E

13 FACTORS THAT SAVED APOLLO 132 x 52’ HD

After an oxygen leak 200,000 miles away with limited power and supplies on board the spacecraft, NASA teams fought to engineer solutions to carbon dioxide poisoning, dehydration, and freezing temperatures to ensure the crew’s survival. Using spectacular footage, interviews with Apollo scientists and stunning effects, explore the 13 remarkable factors that brought the crew home. Airing worldwide.

APOLLO ASTRONAUTS: TRAINING NASA’S MOON MEN1 x 52’ HD

What did it take to be one of the select few to walk on the moon? NASA’s selection program for Apollo Astronauts was rigorous and intense, cutting down hundreds of applicants into just a handful of men. Airing worldwide, this documentary explores the journey from the Earth to the moon, as the pilots become photographers, physicists and geologists before astronauts.

THE APOLLO EXPERIENCE: APOLLO 172 x 52’ HD

Between 1968 and 1972, NASA sent 24 men where no human had been before or since, to explore the Moon on foot. The final mission flew in 1972 and closed the chapter in NASA’s triumphant Apollo Program. Using spectacular NASA archive, mission audio and astronaut interviews, the film chronicles one of the greatest moments in history.

IS ANYBODY OUT THERE?1 x 52’ HD

Debates have surrounded alien life for years. From crop circles to Area 51, Earth has always been fascinated by the possibilities beyond our galaxy. This best-seller explores recent discoveries by the Kepler satellite, which have intrigued the world, revealing that thousands of planets like ours exist where life could be possible. Several messages have been sent into space, but when will we get an answer?

BEST-SELLERS:

LIFE BEHIND THE STARS1 x 45’ HD

Everything around us, even our bodies are made of atoms that were once created inside the stars. This stunning journey uncovers one of the most beautiful phenomena on Earth - an invisible rain of cosmic particles that tie our lives to the most energetic places in the Universe. Uses CGI, animation and expert interviews.

THE SKY IS NOT THE LIMIT: THE CHRIS HADFIELD STORY 1 x 52’ 4K / HD

Chris Hadfield beat 5000 applicants to enter NASA’s Space Program in the 90’s. Commanding the ISS twice, he became an Internet sensation creating a real music video IN space for David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’! This film outlines his incredible achievements and can also be delivered in 4K. Airing in the UK and worldwide.

NASA’S 10 GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS2 x 52’ HD

Airing on Discovery Science (USA) and worldwide, this mini-series from top space production house FreeSpirit provides a comprehensive breakdown of NASA’s finest achievements. Beautifully shot and with stunning visual effects, relive the moments that captured millions of imagainations and inspired the world across five decades, including the Moon Landings, the Hubble Telescope and the Mars Rover.

THE SATURN V STORY 1 x 52’ HD

President Kennedy pledged to put a man on the moon by the end of the 1960’s, but there was little faith it could happen. In order to win the race to space, the USA would create a multi-billion dollar space program. Using stunning NASA footage, this best-seller explores the challenges faced to fulfil the pledge, the story of the most powerful machine ever built, and the people who believed it could fly.

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BEST-SELLERS:LIFE IN OUTER SPACE2 x 52’ HD (both also available as stand-alone epiosdes)

Scientists are convinced that within the next decades, we will finally unveil one of the greatest mysteries of the universe, and find life beyond Earth. Airing on Discovery Science (USA), France 5 and more, the first episode uncovers the missions planned to assess life on Mars, Jupiter and Saturn’s Moons. The second explains the discoveries beyond our solar system, and the mysterious exo-planets.

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