So, space is trending. Ok. That's nice.
We all enjoyed to see the impact on the public about the Rosetta Mission, the Curiosity Mission...
But that's not enough. Space is not making the front page of the news, as it used to be during the moon missions for example. We want to change that, at least for a little while. We want people to be interested in space research again. We want to create interest in youth people's mind. And the only way to do this is to do something big. Like, going to space.
We want this documentary to be an educational tool. We want it to be shown in every school all over the world. We want children and everyone else around the world to understand that space research is vital for our survival as a specie.
Finally, we hope that if people's interest is growing, space agencies may be able to receive more fundings in order to develop further their experiments that are, in the end, vital for mankind.
Who are we ?
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Jean-Noël PIERRE. 35 years, founder, French.
He fell in love with space and filmmaking since his youngest age. Life led him on different paths, and one of those paths led him to the New York Film Academy in 2003. Jean-Noël now works as a system admin in a company which allows him also to shoot well-received internal videos. Directing, editing, telling stories are in his blood. His past experiences led him to experiences 16mm film Arriflex cameras, DV and Mini-DV, he then recently chose to shoot with DSLR. For the People4Space's project, he's considering to shoot with BlackMagic Design's cameras.
If the project succeed, he will be the one going to space.
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Philippe Vandeninden. 29 years old. Belgian.
Philippe grew with a camera in his hand. His father is working in the film industry, and he had the opportunity to handle and test various type of video hardware. He knows how to set and use a professional camera, manages to use effectively a steadycam. He's also more than able to light a scene, and to record a clean sound. He will co-shoot and edit the movie with Jean-Noël and will advise him on technical choices to be made.
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Loïc Erard. 29 years old. French.
Space enthusiast, Loïc is currently working as a web developer. He enjoys motorbike riding, travelling, and tasting various foods from everywhere.
Because of his excellent technical knowledge, Loïc will be in charge of the web dimension of the project, on the software aspect as well as on the hardware one.
He will also manage the online communities built around the project.
The documentary
The documentary is about how to become an astronaut. What is the process to go there ? What is the purpose to go there ? How can it benefit to mankind ?
We will show all the training, and answer every questions, even basic ones, with simple words.
But prior to that, we want to show you Earth from different perspectives. From a Zero-G flight (ongoing negociations), to a Lockheed U-2 able to fly up to 60.000ft/20.000m).
We will then start the training. How does it affect someone, mentally, physically ? How long is it ? What are the requirements one must accept in order to go up there ? What are the different steps of the training ? For example, did you know that astronauts learn how to remove a tooth ?
Then there will be the launch. We want to work hard with our future partners in order to give you the best shots from inside the rocket, inside the helmet, as well as from outside if possible.
Finally the International Space Station. How does it feel to be there ? What is it like to look at Earth for the first time ?
We will also interview the crew and ask them about their motivations, how do they feel to be up there, watching at Earth every single day, how their experiments are vital for us down there.
Finally, we will also use that time up there to make YOU, people, active participants to the documentary, via different projects you would like us to do, or by joining us to live events that may involve some space enthusiasts celebrities (ongoing discussions).
We would also like to open the ISS to everyone on Earth by Street-Viewing the inside with Google's help, and by shooting VR videos for owners of headsets such as the Google Cardboard or the Oculus Rift.
Imagine being inside the ISS Cupola and having that feeling of watching at Earth... Wouldn't that be great ?
The cost
From our first contacts and estimations, going to the International Space Station would cost at least 20.000.000$. We say "at least", because the first discussions we had with the company Space Adventures led us to a price of 50.000.000$. However, SpaceX perspectives with spatial tourism may lower that price, but we will need to discuss this further with the involved space agencies and contractors, and working with all of them is for us a priority. It's not about paying a ticket to go to space. It's about working together in the first place to make our project happen.
To begin the project, we're asking 150.000€ (168.000$). We think this is an acceptable amount to ignite the project and to test people's interest, your interest, in the project.
If we complete this crowdfunding, we will then continue it via our website, People4Space.com but in parallel, we will contact as many investors as we can in order to reach the desired amount.
Note that the money will go on a dedicated bank account and a small part of it will be used to create a legal structure, and to buy some equipment in order to start shooting as soon as possible (camera, audio, storage).
However, if we do not make it, you will get your money back, as a proof of good will. Indiegogo's policy for this kind of fixed funding guarantees that.
Why should you fund us ?
Because you understand the importance of such a project, of its impact on people.
Because you want space knowledge to be accessible to everyone, regarding their age or origin.
Because you would like to see your children be marveled at the power of mankind's will as well as the wonders of this huge universe we are living in.
Because it will be something that has never been done before : people gathering altogether in order to make an exceptional documentary about space - in space - possible. This could be a historical event and define a new step for space research and space industries.
Join us on this amazing journey. This is going to be something worth remembering and inspiring.