A group of filmmakers has launched a campaign to interest young people in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) utilizing spaceflight as an exciting ‘launchpad.’

Having captured the final missions of the Space Shuttle program, and the first launches by Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX), the film’s producers have amassed a trove of never-before-seen footage that will be combined with astronaut-interviews to complete the feature-length documentary, Space Shuttle & The New Pioneers. The new campaign, initiated with crowdfunding site RocketHub, aims to produce a special Education Edition of the film that will be provided, along with supporting materials to educators, at no cost to schools. The group now seeks corporate partners to supply matching funds, distribution and support events to be held in cities and on television, the Web and beamed to mobile devices.

“We’ve received incredible support and personal help from individuals who work for NASA, Disney Imagineering, Sony Pictures and even James Cameron, to make this film happen,” said Space Shuttle producer David Knight. “Now we’re getting people from all walks of life involved through the RocketHub crowdfunding campaign, and seeking participation by corporations who want to support STEM education” he continued. The film was shot in 3D using highly portable camera gear, allowing for scenes that couldn’t have been captured previously. Cameras were taken inside the Orbiter, Endeavour, with the astronauts onboard, just prior to her final journey. Similarly, cameras were taken to the launchpads for both the Space Shuttles and the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, which has now delivered the first venture-funded spacecraft to the International Space Station. “The space hardware is amazing, but the real stars are the people who made this all happen,” field producer Haley Jackson stated. “With this film we’re letting the engineers, technicians and astronauts tell their stories, their passion and drive jump through the lens and onto the screen,” she continued.

Space Shuttle & The New Pioneers will be offered on 3D Blu-ray disk, DVD in 2D/HD, and to the home via cable and satellite. Special in-school screenings will be held in early 2013 supported by the crowdfunding campaign, which is ‘live’ through August 19^th at RocketHub.com –visitors to www.spaceshuttlemovie.com will be taken directly to the campaign page. Special items have been provided by fans of the film as awards to ‘Fuelers’ of the crowdfunding campaign, including signed posters of the shuttle made by leading photo-artist Rodney Lough, Jr., plush ‘Shuttle Bears’ made by a NASA employee, invitations to launches and even lunch with an astronaut.

Corporations interested in participation, which can include title sponsorship, support of in-school screening events, the film’s premier at the California Science Center, production and distribution of DVDs to schools and museums, the website with activities and extras for students and educators, can contact the producers at Terbine Entertainment on 702-696-8412.

A ‘sizzle reel’ containing previews from Space Shuttle & The New Pioneers is provided on the RocketHub page.  

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