AUSTRALIANS IN SPACE - DOCUMENTARY TRAILER

This documentary is not just about rockets, space, satellites and science. It’s about aspirational role models, national pride, confidence and showcasing Australia’s wider technological capabilities while helping young people set aspirational and achievable goals in STEM.

The Australians In Space documentary will showcase both Australians in space in Australia and those already working overseas.

You can make a 100% tax deductible contribution below to help this documentary take flight.

The full length documentary outlines the amazing stories of ascent of relatable Aussies doing amazing things in the space industry, people that Australian teenagers can relate to and aspire to become.

Australians In Space - Confidential Trailer

Individual Stories

There are Australians around the world in all major space companies, from SpaceX, Boeing, NASA, JAXA, the European Space Agency, Lockheed, Airbus, Blue Origin, and Planet, as well as the fast growing Australian satellite, rocket, launch, mission control, ground station, and data analysis companies - which are now growing at an unprecedented rate.

First Up - Chris

To correspond with his next adventure in Chris Boshuizen’s space career, we are sharing a limited sneak peek of rough cuts of his in-depth background interviews in San Francisco, pre-pandemic to give you a feel for the calibre of the achievements that Australians are already making in this fast growing industry.

He was fortunate to be chosen to fly on Blue Origin with William Shatner in 2021.

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RAISING FUNDS IN 4 STREAMS

100% tax deductible contributions: Foundations, companies and individuals can benefit from 100% tax-deductibility (DGR) by contributing to the project.
As a landmark Australian documentary, the Documentary Australia Foundation provides a way to contribute here to gain the 100% tax deduction. The Foundation have raised over $20m for important Australian Documentaries and support this project. You can also contact us for more information on how to benefit from the tax deduction .
Pre-sales for broadcasters/ VoD services, theatrical distribution and investment.
Self-funding contribution from the producer (already over $35K)
Government film financing.

WHY

For the past two decades, young Australians grew up without seeing locally designed or manufactured technology. Computers, cars, phones, and even lawnmowers are not made here. Younger Australians have become accustomed to be consumers of overseas technology, not makers or creators. Without a vision of possibility or role models, young people have already lost confidence to take on world-beating challenges to contribute to improve the world, way of life, or to participate in the technology economy.

This documentary is not just about space, satellites and science, it’s about aspirational role models, national pride, confidence and showcasing Australia’s wider technological capabilities, and setting aspirational and achievable goals.

If we can see our peers “do” space, we can build the confidence to succeed in any technology; alternative energy, batteries, storage, and to solve the big problems.

This trailer is to show just the beginning of Australians learning about the world-class talent we have borne, already competing with the best in the world and succeeding.