PLANET FANTASTIC
‘Everything Imaginable’
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What is planet fantastic?
Planet Fantastic is an edutainment science fiction and fantasy film screening and industry-talk series informed by the arts and sciences. Our initiatives help develop creators in science fiction and fantasy film and television, while supporting emerging STEM innovators.
Who is Planet Fantastic for?
- Writers, directors and producers in the arts with a focus on science fiction and fantasy film and television
- University, college, and high-school students emerging in STEM, an educational approach using science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
- Film crews, union members, and visual effects producers
- Fans of science fiction and fantasy film and television from the obscure to the mainstream
what we’ve done
- Provided career development and project development for college and university students, as well as emerging to mid-career writers, directors, and producers from diverse backgrounds
- Received endorsements from prominent figures and organizations
- Sourced, managed, and organized a 450-person global industry event at the world’s first permanent IMAX theatre
- Sourced speakers/producers from North America and Europe to speak remotely: Richard Donner (Superman, Goonies, Lethal Weapon 1-4, The Omen); a producer of the X-Men franchise; and a three-time Oscar-winning VFX inventor.
- Presented Brownman Ali, Canada’s “pre-eminent jazz trumpet player,” to open the screening of Richard Matheson’s The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) with the film’s haunting musical score.
What is planet fantastic?
Planet Fantastic is an edutainment science fiction and fantasy film screening and industry-talk series informed by the arts and sciences. Our initiatives help develop creators in science fiction and fantasy film and television, while supporting emerging STEM innovators.
Who is Planet Fantastic for?
- Writers, directors and producers in the arts with a focus on science fiction and fantasy film and television
- University, college, and high-school students emerging in STEM, an educational approach using science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
- Fans of science fiction and fantasy film and television from the obscure to the mainstream
what we’ve done
- Provided career development and project development for college and university students, as well as emerging to mid-career writers, directors, and producers from diverse backgrounds
- Received endorsements from prominent figures and organizations
- Sourced, managed, and organized a 450-person global industry event at the world’s first permanent IMAX theatre
- Sourced speakers/producers from North America and Europe to speak remotely: Richard Donner (Superman, Goonies, Lethal Weapon 1-4, The Omen); a producer of the X-Men franchise; and a three-time Oscar-winning VFX inventor.
- Presented Brownman Ali, Canada’s “pre-eminent jazz trumpet player,” to open the screening of Richard Matheson’s The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) with the film’s haunting musical score.
SCREENING
Presenting science fiction and fantasy film from the mainstream to the obscure.
SPEAKER, TALKS AND PANELS
Featuring talks and panels with prominent industry speakers in the arts, entertainment and sciences.
STUDENT & EMERGING TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Providing students with industry development.
Past Events
MEDIA
Past Events
Media
“Looking at these stars suddenly dwarfed my own troubles and all the gravities of terrestrial life.”
– H.G Wells, The Time Machine
SUPPORTERS & ADVISERS
“…I’m pleased to support this unique initiative Planet Fantastic for the development and education of Canadian creators in science fiction and fantasy while incorporating STEM education.
An especially important facet of this initiative is having science inform the writing, directing and producing of science and technology shows and movies. This allows for far more accurate telling of science and space-based stories, thus fulfilling the oft ignored but key educational component of entertainment …”
— CHRIS HADFIELD (ASTRONAUT)
An especially important facet of this initiative is having science inform the writing, directing and producing of science and technology shows and movies. This allows for far more accurate telling of science and space-based stories, thus fulfilling the oft ignored but key educational component of entertainment …”
— CHRIS HADFIELD (ASTRONAUT)
“We believe the training, education and entertainment of emerging to mid-career filmmakers and audiences in science fiction and fantasy film and television is an invaluable asset to the Canadian film and TV industry and lends itself to increased global consumption of our shows. Providing our producers with the tools and support they need for success is commendable …”
— TAKE 5 (THE HANDMAID’S TALE, VIKING, THE TUDORS)
— TAKE 5 (THE HANDMAID’S TALE, VIKING, THE TUDORS)
“…Toronto has both a vibrant film festival and effects industry. But the science fiction and fantasy genre which has always been the cutting edge for effects is woefully under-represented in Toronto. I believe there is a large appetite for screening and learning about science fiction and fantasy. This is the core concept of Planet Fantastic…”
— VISUAL EFFECTS SOCIETY (TORONTO SECTION)
— VISUAL EFFECTS SOCIETY (TORONTO SECTION)
“I’m pleased to lend my support to this science fiction and fantasy initiative Planet Fantastic,… The development and entertainment of emerging to mid-career Canadian talent in the science fiction and fantasy genres for film and TV is a welcomed asset for our industry.”
— WHIZBANG FILMS (STAR TREK DISCOVERY)
— WHIZBANG FILMS (STAR TREK DISCOVERY)
“We support this initiative for the development of filmmakers and writers in science fiction and fantasy and look forward to seeing how we can potentially collaborate in the future …”
— RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL UK
— RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL UK
SUPPORTERS & ADVISERS
“…I’m pleased to support this unique initiative Planet Fantastic for the development and education of Canadian creators in science fiction and fantasy while incorporating STEM education.
An especially important facet of this initiative is having science inform the writing, directing and producing of science and technology shows and movies. This allows for far more accurate telling of science and space-based stories, thus fulfilling the oft ignored but key educational component of entertainment …”
— CHRIS HADFIELD (ASTRONAUT)
An especially important facet of this initiative is having science inform the writing, directing and producing of science and technology shows and movies. This allows for far more accurate telling of science and space-based stories, thus fulfilling the oft ignored but key educational component of entertainment …”
— CHRIS HADFIELD (ASTRONAUT)
“We believe the training, education and entertainment of emerging to mid-career filmmakers and audiences in science fiction and fantasy film and television is an invaluable asset to the Canadian film and TV industry and lends itself to increased global consumption of our shows. Providing our producers with the tools and support they need for success is commendable …”
— TAKE 5 (THE HANDMAID’S TALE, VIKING, THE TUDORS)
— TAKE 5 (THE HANDMAID’S TALE, VIKING, THE TUDORS)
“…Toronto has both a vibrant film festival and effects industry. But the science fiction and fantasy genre which has always been the cutting edge for effects is woefully under-represented in Toronto. I believe there is a large appetite for screening and learning about science fiction and fantasy. This is the core concept of Planet Fantastic…”
— VISUAL EFFECTS SOCIETY (TORONTO SECTION)
— VISUAL EFFECTS SOCIETY (TORONTO SECTION)
“I’m pleased to lend my support to this science fiction and fantasy initiative Planet Fantastic,… The development and entertainment of emerging to mid-career Canadian talent in the science fiction and fantasy genres for film and TV is a welcomed asset for our industry.”
— WHIZBANG FILMS (STAR TREK DISCOVERY)
— WHIZBANG FILMS (STAR TREK DISCOVERY)
“We support this initiative for the development of filmmakers and writers in science fiction and fantasy and look forward to seeing how we can potentially collaborate in the future …”
— RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL UK
— RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL UK
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