Special Double Screening – Mission UMBRA and Mission SKÖLL
Discover Dorothy Project’s 360° celestial explorations with Mission UMBRA and Mission SKÖLL, featuring the creative team at the Montréal Planetarium.
On November 24, discover the behind-the-scenes stories of Project Dorothy’s missions through two stratospheric adventures!
Mission UMBRA is a 360° immersive experience that takes you back to the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, as the Moon’s shadow swept across the Mégantic region at over 4,000 km/h.
To capture this extraordinary celestial event, a small Québec-based team of artists, scientists and videographers launched a module named “Dorothy,” equipped with several 360° cameras, into the stratosphere. This technological feat made it possible to capture breathtaking images of the phenomenon from the edge of space.
Stunning images of our planet from above, along with the shadow that envelops us in a shared moment of wonder and introspection. A brief pause in our lives that invites us to reflect on our place in the universe and our relationship with our fragile home: planet Earth.
“A shared moment of wonder and introspection” – Cult MTL
“An exceptional and immersive perspective” – Ève Christian, Radio-Canada
The creative team will then present its latest mission in Iceland through the 23-minute documentary Mission SKÖLL.
In collaboration with the Icelandic Space Agency, Project Dorothy launched two modules into the stratosphere in August 2026 to capture the Moon’s shadow over this land of fire and ice. This mission, carried out using cutting-edge technology, was featured in a National Geographic report titled What Begins When an Eclipse Ends, written by journalist Carmina Balaguer.
“I was fortunate to experience the two minutes and seven seconds of totality from the observation spot reserved for astronauts. There, I reflected on how eclipses can offer us a glimpse of something similar to the ‘overview effect’ – the profound shift in consciousness astronauts experience when viewing our planet from space.” – Carmina Balaguer
The screenings will be followed by a Q&A session with the project’s creative team, who will share behind-the-scenes insights into these adventures at the intersection of art, science and space exploration.
“When Art and Science Meet to Spark Ecological Awareness” – CBC / Radio-Canada
Testimonials
Mel
« As spiritual as it is scientific. »
Claudette, 72 ans
« Thank you, I never would have believed I could experience something like this in my lifetime. »
Ludovic, 10 ans
« It confirmed that I wanted to become an astronaut. »
Gabriel
« We know that the layer of the atmosphere that protects us is thin, but it is impressive to see it with our own eyes. »
Armel
« Thank you, you made me live a dream… tears, tears. »
About Project Dorothy
Project Dorothy is a nonprofit environmental documentary film project founded by Mathieu Baptista in 2017. It explores and documents the interconnectedness of Earth’s natural phenomena from the stratosphere. The team brings together creatives and science enthusiasts dedicated to revealing the beauty and fragility of our planet through high-altitude balloon missions.
Its activities include creating immersive virtual reality experiences, producing environmental documentaries and conducting scientific research. Inspired by nature, guided by scientific exploration and driven by the urgency of environmental conservation, Project Dorothy seeks to deepen the connection between humanity and Earth.
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