Space Explorers, The ISS Experience

2019 | Canada | Directed by Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphael | Produced by  Félix & Paul Studios

 4 episodes x 30 min


Licensing





An unprecedented perspective on life in orbit

The largest production ever filmed in space, Space Explorers: The ISS Experience is an epic four-part immersive series that invites you to join eight astronauts on life-changing missions aboard the International Space Station. Shot over two years with exclusive access to the crew, The ISS Experience offers an intimate take on the joy, wonder, and dangers of life in orbit.

Episodes
EPISODE 01 - ADAPT

The largest production ever filmed in space, Space Explorers: The ISS Experience is an epic
four-part immersive series that invites you to join 8 astronauts on their lifechanging missions
aboard the International Space Station. Shot entirely in space over two years with exclusive
access to the crew, the ISS Experience offers an intimate take on the joy, wonder, and dangers
of life in orbit.
ADAPT (TRAILER)

EPISODE 02 - ADVANCE

The daily workload of conducting pioneering scientific experiments continues on the Space
Station as the crew prepares for the departure of three astronauts who have completed their six
month stay. A changing of the guard offers an opportunity to reflect on the vital role of women in
space.
ADVANCE (TRAILER)

EPISODE 03 - UNITY

The third episode celebrates the international collaboration at the heart of the ISS. Overcoming challenges together, astronauts demonstrate the importance of unity and cooperation in space, while reflecting on the vital lessons for preserving our planet from this unparalleled vantage point.
UNITY (TRAILER)

EPISODE 04 - EXPAND

In the last episode, astronauts venture outside the International Space Station on thrilling spacewalks. These critical missions push the boundaries of human exploration, providing unique insights into the construction and maintenance of one of humanity's greatest technological achievements.
EXPAND (TRAILER)

SPACEWALKERS EXTENDED

Take in a view of our world like never before. Experience history as you immerse yourself in the world’s first-ever spacewalk captured in cinematic 360-degree outside the ISS. In spring 2021, Felix & Paul Studios sent the first-ever cinematic 3D 3600 camera designed to operate in the vacuum of space to the International Space Station. The result is a spectacular fully immersive experience that will allow you to witness the world’s first spacewalk captured in cinematic 360 as if you were actually there. Take in a view of our world like never before. Features ESA Astronaut Thomas Pesquet and JAXA Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide.
SPACEWALKERS EXTENDED (TRAILERS)
Credits
ASTRONAUTS
                                                            Anne McClain
David Saint-Jacques
Nick Hague                                                                   
Christina Koch

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY

                                                            Félix Lajeunesse

Paul Raphaël

PRODUCED BY

Felix & Paul Studios in association with TIME Studios

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS

                                                        Stéphane Rituit
Jonathan Woods
Mia Tramz
Ian Orefice                                                                                
Clàudia Prat
Ryan Horrigan

PRODUCERS

                                                           Mathieu Dumont
Sinan Saber                                                                  
VR TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
Felix & Paul Studios

VR CAMERA TECHNOLOGY

 Felix & Paul Studios
     Z-Cam                                                                   

ISS PAYLOAD DEVELOPER

Nanoracks

IMMERSIVE SOUND & MUSIC SUPERVISION

Headspace Studio
MUSIC BY
Frédéric Bégin
PRODUCED WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF
                                  ISS U.S. National Laboratory
NASA
Canadian Space Agency
European Space Agency                                                 
Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency
ROSCOSMOS State Corporation for Space
Activities
PRODUCED IN PARTICIPATION WITH
GLOBAL XR CONTENT TELCO ALLIANCE
LOGO LG U+
LOGO KDDI
LOGO CHINA TELECOM

Félix Lajeunesse

Director & Producer

Félix Lajeunesse is a visionary creator specializing in immersive experiences in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. Co-founder of Felix & Paul Studios in 2013, he has directed or co-directed around thirty VR experiences, including Strangers with Patrick Watson, The People’s House with Barack Obama (an EMMY® Award winner), Miyubi with Jeff Goldblum, and the Space Explorers series in collaboration with NASA. Today, he shares his expertise with a new generation of bold and creative storytellers.

Paul Raphaël

Director & Producer

Paul Raphaël is a filmmaker and visual artist who combines creativity and technology to reinvent immersive storytelling. An Emmy® Award winner, he is known for the depth and ingenuity of his work in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. As co-founder of Felix & Paul Studios with Félix Lajeunesse, he co-developed the studio’s pioneering camera technology and co-directed over 30 projects, including Strangers and Space Explorers, the latter of which was filmed aboard the International Space Station. This content is part of The Infinite, the world’s largest VR exhibition.



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