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IMANI, AKI, and JOHN step out of their comfort zone, embarking on critical mission to preserve their unique forest.

Introducing  THE STELLARS  from Creative Planet, a cinema-quality CGI animated movie designed with the youngest audiences in mind. This production is more than just entertainment; it weaves important educational themes into a character-driven story. It’s the perfect blend of fun and learning, carefully crafted to spark the imagination and curiosity of young kids. The characters even break the “fourth wall” several times through the movie, to directly engage with the audience about their ideas.

The educational content of the movie explores the essentials necessary for plant growth, the diversity of Earth’s ecosystems, and the critical role of forests as habitats. It underscores our bond with nature and our role in preserving it, along with the importance of the scientific method in understanding our world.

Join  THE STELLARS  on their mission!

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Resolution up to 8K
8192 x 8192

3D 60 FPS

26 min

Target group: 3 to 8 y.o.

Resolution up to 8K
8192 x 8192

3D 60 FPS

26 min

Target group: 3 to 8 y.o.

Watch the trailer

The movie will be available in Fulldome 8K 3D 60 FPS. Its stunning visuals are being created by the artists involved in such well-received Fulldome productions as “Dream to Fly,” “Hello Earth,” “Explore,” and “Magic Globe.”

Trailer is available also in fulldome version: https://vimeo.com/creativeplanet/the-stellars-trailer

Meet Aki, Imani, and John! or, as they call themselves, THE STELLARS!

The Stellars is the third production from our globally acclaimed Creative Planet team. This film has been meticulously designed for children aged 3 to 8. The theme – What do plants need to live? – was chosen based on an international study of educational curricula. With guidance from scientists and a child psychologist, we’ve tailored the characters, storyline, and emotional undertones to suit the developmental stages of young children

We are proud to introduce: The Stellars – Mission Green.

Imani, Aki, and John are three friends from an alien solar system. While on a space exploration mission, something routine for their tribe, they distractedly neglect their onboard “chores,” leading their ship to crash on an unknown planet – Earth. The accident damages the life-support system that sustains the cherished forest they keep onboard, which gives them their vital Yumi-Plumi fruits. However, forests in their society are usually taken care of by robots.

With no knowledge of plant care or any means of contacting their elders, they are fortunate to be able to turn to the planetarium audience for help. All hope now rests on the Earth children, who help the Stellars discover what plants need to survive and to rescue their Yumi Plumi forest. There is a race against time – will the children be able to figure out the successive elements needed to nourish the plants?

Of course they will, as we’ve prepared subtle clues, ensuring that everyone will be winners. However, to make sure it won’t be too easy, young viewers will have to travel together with our heroes to visit an ancient-growth forest on Earth, to search among the trees there, teeming with life. They will have to help launch the scout ship, navigate through space, locate the right spot on Earth – and then escape from an angry bear!

In the world of children’s stories, good always prevails, and seekers always manage to find their Holy Grail. Thus, thanks to the young viewers, the Stellars will find the last piece of the puzzle, and so revive their nourishing forest. They will learn a lesson from the ecosystem about cooperation and responsibility – and eventually return home, to their parents.

Upcoming screenings

We love attending planetarium events!

Would you like to see THE STELLARS on the dome? See below where you can watch our movie, and where you can meet us in person.

Dome Fest West 2024 – Trailer Screening
May 2 – 5, 2024, Boulder, CO, USA
Meet us at this festival! We will be there!
Jena FullDome Festival 2024 – Trailer Screening
May 11 – 14, 2024, Jena, Germany
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Fulldome Festival Brno 2024 – Trailer Screening
June 4 – 6, 2024, Brno, Czechia
Meet us at this festival! We will be there!
Jena IPS Special FullDome Festival 2024 WORLD PREMIERE OF THE STELLARS
July 18 – 20, 2024, Jena, Germany
Meet us at this festival! We will be there!
IPS 2024 Conference – Full movie screening during Cocktail Party!
July 21 – 24, 2024, Berlin, Germany
Meet us at this conference! We will be there!

More screenings will be confirmed and published soon. Do you see a festival missing? Let us know!

World Premiere

Creative Planet, as a fulldome producer, serves two distinct types of customers, or rather “content receivers”. The first group consists of planetarium professionals who present our movies to planetarium visitors. The second group comprises the planetarium visitors themselves. Each group deserves its own movie premiere, as they have different interests in this event. Therefore, we have decided to handle each event separately.

1. Industry Premiere

This event is dedicated to professionals and marks the very first screening of our movie. We are proud and happy to announce that it will take place at the Jena IPS Special FullDome Festival on Friday, July 19th, 2024, at 12:15 PM. We warmly invite all of you to join us for this premiere and share in the excitement of our latest production.

2. Community Premiere

The Community Premiere is a week-long celebration during the first week of September 2024. We invite planetariums around the world to host their local premieres during that week, coming together as part of a collective Community Premiere Event. This initiative is designed to strengthen connections between planetariums and their local audiences. By participating, venues can boost their community engagement and create memorable experiences. We will also try to connect online to each local event remotely to enhance the impact.

Full Preview

As the movie is not ready yet, the full preview is not yet available. We should have it for you ready in July.

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Educational content

The Stellars is not just another interesting story. We have dedicated two years to refining the narrative to meet our high standards for integrating educational content seamlessly. Our primary goals are:

  • To ensure that educational goals are woven into the story without breaking the clarity and engagement of the narrative.

  • To base the educational content of the film on an analysis of the curriculum and consultations with specialists, ensuring that the knowledge presented is age-appropriate, complete, and scientifically accurate.

  • To target a carefully defined audience, tailoring not only the educational content but also the storytelling style to their specific needs.

  • To ensure that the film meets the specific and different needs of all our stakeholders—planetarium managers, teachers, children, and parents—providing a rich and fulfilling viewing experience.

With the main topic of “The Basic Needs of Plants to Grow and Thrive,” the show presents and explains a broad selection of science content, including:

  • The different types of environments found on our planet.

  • The importance of natural habitats like forests, which are home to many living things.

  • Our connection to the natural world and the various actions we can undertake to protect and appreciate it.

  • The scientific method: how we can find answers to our questions by observing, making guesses, and testing them.

  • Additionally, In the film, the characters undergo a transformation, recognizing the immense power of teamwork, which leads them to start working together.

Technical Details

MAXIMUM RESOLUTION: fulldome 8K 3D 60FPS and all smaller derivates and combinations (30fps, 4K, 2K, 1K)
AUDIO: 5.1 or 2.0 | ORIGIN: Poland | MAIN TARGET GROUP: 3 – 8
MOBILE PLANETARIUM VERSIONS: Fisheye and Mirror projection, up to 4K 3D 60fps
LANGUAGE VERSIONS CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTIONEnglish, Polish, French, German

LICENSING OPTIONS: 1-year license, 10-year license

8K 2D 60 FPS Availability: August 2024.
8K 3D 60 FPS Availability: Spring 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will this movie work in my planetarium?
A: The movie is produced in the commonly used fulldome format, making it compatible with any planetarium setup. We deliver according to your specific requirements, providing either the PNG sequence of fulldome frames or an encoded MP4 file. Additionally, we can assist with slicing the content for your multiprojector system if this is needed.

Q: Will this movie work in my mobile planetarium?
A: Yes, the movie is fully compatible with mobile planetarium setups. We provide the final files ready for direct playback on your system, accommodating both spherical mirror and fisheye lens configurations.

Q: Is this movie interactive?
A: In the movie, characters break the fourth wall by being aware of the audience’s presence and initiating communication with the kids. However, while the children can respond, their answers do not change the story, so it is not fully interactive in a two-way sense.

Q: What are the deliverables?
A: We provide a comprehensive package tailored for planetarium use, including:

  • The movie in a format optimized for planetarium display
  • Audio mixed in 5.1 or 2.0 surround sound, with separate M&E (music and effects) and VO (voice-over) tracks available for in-house mixing
  • Additional language VO files or fully mixed audio tracks
  • A set of detailed movie descriptions
  • An educational guide designed for teachers
  • A marketing package to promote the film
  • A social media package to enhance online engagement

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Creators

Maciej Ligowski
Maciej LigowskiProducer, Director
Zuzanna Ligowski
Zuzanna LigowskiWriter
Maciej Rasała
Maciej RasałaArt director
Agata Staszczuk
Agata StaszczukAnimation director
Daniel Mikulik
Daniel Mikulik3D Generalist
Adam Łuszczyński
Adam Łuszczyński3D Generalist
Mateusz Wyszyński
Mateusz WyszyńskiCo-writer
Maciej Mucha
Maciej MuchaSales & Marketing
Marina Sandomierska
Marina SandomierskaAnimator
Basia Szymiczek
Basia SzymiczekAnimator
Julia Podborączyńska
Julia PodborączyńskaAccount manager
Maciej Ligowski
Maciej LigowskiProducer, Director
Maciej Rasała
Maciej RasałaArt director
Zuzanna Ligowski
Zuzanna LigowskiWriter
Mateusz Wyszyński
Mateusz WyszyńskiCo-writer
Daniel Mikulik
Daniel Mikulik3D Generalist
Adam Łuszczyński
Adam Łuszczyński3D Generalist
Maciej Mucha
Maciej MuchaSales & Marketing

See also:

Magic Globe

Produced by Creative Planet in 2020
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STORY: Using motion capture to bring characters to life, this beautifully produced fulldome feature film has a child-centred story that will enchant family audiences.

Magic Globe’s engaging story has a clear educational structure, designed to interest and challenge children from 5 to 12 years. Children can recap their prior knowledge and/or learn new concepts while the story carries everyone forward together, making it perfect for mixed-ability audiences.

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