In this expansive yet intimate experience that combines the wonder of the universe with the warmth of listening to a wise Elder whose teachings can help us understand that the stars are in fact our oldest relatives.
Designed for presentation in domes and planetariums, this 21-minute XR work brings to life four star stories, gathered and told by renowned Ininew (Cree) astronomer/star knowledge expert and author Wilfred Buck. From the practical to the poetic, these “tellings” of the Northern night sky provide guidance on navigation, the earth’s cycles, and how to live a good life with future generations in mind. Wilfred Buck’s Star Stories offers a rarely heard perspective on astronomy and cosmology. Marvel at immersive night sky cinematography, cosmos CGI, and beautiful macro cinematography of meteorites set to a transporting soundtrack
Credits
Created by
Lisa Jackson
The Macronauts
Directors
Lisa Jackson
The Macronauts:
François Guinaudeau
Antonin Gaud (Acakos Iskwew / Star Woman)
Clotilde de Swarte (Kiwitin / Going Home Star)
Noé Sardet (Sisikwun / The Rattle)
Arnaud Mariat (Namiw / Sturgeon)
Written by
Lisa Jackson
Producers
Lisa Jackson
Brittany Ryan
Co-Producers
Amee Lê
Jason Ryle
Art Direction / 3D Artists Antonin Gaud François Guinaudeau Motion Designers Arnaud Mariat Julien Lassignardie Production Manager Noé Sardet Production Coordinators Clotilde de Swarte Amee Lê Co-Designer (Sturgeon) Chloé Juillard Astro-Photographers Arnaud Mariat François Guinaudeau Antonin Gaud Cinematography Noé Sardet François Guinaudeau
Additional Camera
Clotilde de Swarte
Richard Mardens
Editing
Clotilde de Swarte
François Guinaudeau
Additional Editing
Arnaud Mariat
Sound Design
Benoît Dame
Jérémie Jones
Sound Mix
Benoît Dame
Additional Post-Production Support
David Schmidt
Cree Translation & Narration
Randy Morin
Cree Sound Recording
Cosmic Pad Studios
French Translation Amee Lê
French Narration
Sébastien Aubin
English Narration
Wilfred Buck
Music By
Matthew Cardinal
Constellation Illustrations
Mistawasis Buck
Watercolors
Noé Sardet
Macro and microscopic imagery of meteorites filmed on the Royal Ontario Museum