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!
Reviews from the industry
This is the best piece of content I saw in the dome.
Wonderful show! The imagery is beautiful! Students enjoy interacting with the Stellars and celebrate when they are able to help them discover what their forest needs to grow. Teachers appreciate the content (ecology, forests, and habitats) and how age-appropriate it is for their students!
‘When a child laughs, the whole world laughs.’ – J. Korczak
This quote perfectly reflects the emotions experienced during a screening of The Stellars. Full of colors, sounds, and humor, this film is not only creative but, above all, INTERACTIVE! It’s the most sought-after experience among preschoolers! Thanks to engaging activities like answering interesting questions, children not only retain more information from the film but also learn active viewing and develop a wide range of interests. The “Wow” effect, shouts of joy, enthusiasm – all of this is brought to life by the characters of The Stellars! It makes for an unforgettable cinematic experience. Nothing sticks in the memory better than learning through play. Our little guests are thrilled, and the teachers appreciate the film for its valuable message and the moment of peace it provides, as the children are utterly ‘enchanted’ during the screening.
If competition is meant to ‘inspire,’ then I highly recommend The Stellars to every mobile planetarium.
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.
World Premiere
We had the incredible honor of premiering The Stellars, at the Zeiss Planetarium Jena—the oldest planetarium in the world—during the IPS Special Jena Fulldome Festival in July 2024. The theater was nearly full, with many familiar faces from the planetarium community, and hearing the audience laugh and interact with our film was something we’ll never forget.
The most surprising part? The premiere was attended by adults only (no kids!), yet the energy and enthusiasm filled the planetarium as if it were a room full of children. It was proof that the magic of storytelling truly transcends age. Creating this movie was such a long journey—and a huge learning experience for us. The feedback we’ve received, both that night and since, has been amazing and means so much.
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.
Marketing Materials
With a license, we provide a variety of different marketing materials to be used by the venue:
Film logo (title) version in print formats (CMYK) and online publication format (RGB)
Animated poster (Horizontal as above, and vertical)
Film poster version in print formats (CMYK) and online publication format (RGB)
Education guide in PDF format (currently in development)
Movie trailer (3 min) in fulldome and 16:9 4K versions
Short movie trailer (90 sec) in fuldome and 16:9 4K versions
Selection of static frames from the movie in fulldome and 16:9 4K versions for online publication
Sticker design with the movie title and characters
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 PRODUCTION: English, 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.
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
See also:
Magic Globe
Produced by Creative Planet in 2020
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.
Explore
Produced by Creative Planet in 2017
STORY:Explore is the latest production by Maciej Ligowski – Executive Producer of Dream To Fly – continuing the trend of bringing visual excellence under the dome to enhance the immersive experience of the public.
The story centers around the motive of human travel to Mars, but the show presents and explains a much broader selection of science including history of astronomy, geocentric and heliocentric models, Kepler laws of planetary motion, or orbital maneuvers.