Charming Short About a Curious Boy Who Becomes Astrophysicist Carl Sagan - STAR STUFF

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Star Stuff is a wonderful short film that comes from writer and director Ratimir Rakuljic. The film centers around a curious young boy who grows up to become famed astrophysicist Carl Sagan. The story follows the boy as his motivation drives him to learn about the stars and what they are. This leads to discoveries that drove him to his life's work.

Inspired by the work and life of Carl Sagan, a 20th century astronomer and science popularizer.

What are the stars?

In search of an answer to that seemingly simple question, Carl, a curious child, sets off on a great voyage of discovery.

As one question is answered, more appear. Soon enough, where once stood but a curious boy, a great scientist will rise.

Inspired by the work and life of Carl Sagan, a 20th century astronomer and science popularizer. ----- What are the stars? In search of an answer to that seemingly simple question, Carl, a curious child, sets off on a great voyage of discovery. As one question is answered, more appear. Soon enough, where once stood but a curious boy, a great scientist will rise. ----- Watch Doris Teur's “Sky Calls to Us” video: https://youtu.be/qpjxzKvD7rM Listen to Kenley Kristofferson’s original score: https://soundcloud.com/kenley-kristofferson/star-stuff-soundtrack\ Take a quick look behind the scenes: https://vimeo.com/135277268 For more information on the production, take a look here: http://ratimir.com/2015/08/star_stuff-premiere/ I hope you enjoyed the film, and don't forget to look at the night sky :) ----- CREDITS WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: Ratimir Rakuljic PRODUCED BY: Monika Drahotuski, Ratimir Rakuljic & Andrej Smoljan ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: Petar Milic DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Filip Tot MUSIC BY: Kenley Kristofferson EDITED BY: Monika Drahotuski SOUND DESIGN: Andrej Smoljan PRODUCTION DESIGN: Ljupka Tanevska MAKE-UP ARTIST: Bianka Zugelj CASTING BY: Barbara Jukopila CHILD CARL: Domagoj Culina (voice by Izzy Stannard) YOUNG CARL: Luka Satara (voice by Anthony Haden Salerno) CARL SAGAN (voice): Ken Spassione, Jr. SAMUEL SAGAN: Ozren Muic RACHEL SAGAN: Leonarda Obradovic MR. SCHECHTER: Lado Skorin LIBRARIAN: Visnja Skorin SNOONY: Vedran Butorac TEACHER: Ivica Gunjaca SET CONSTRUCTORS: Davor Prskalo & Davor Travinic ASSISTANT CAMERA: Neven Muretic GIMBAL OPERATOR: Dominik Robert Balasko LIGHTING TECHNICIANS: Filip Staresinic & Pavel Posavec CONSTRUCTION GRIP: Damir Zeleznik Piko VISUAL EFFECTS AND ANIMATION: Ratimir Rakuljic ADDITIONAL DIGITAL COMPOSITING: Drazen Zeljkovic ADDITIONAL 3D MODELING: Benjamin Vukovic & Emmanuel Esteban LOCATION MANAGER: Djina Jakir HAIR STYLIST: Ana Bulat PROP 3D PRINTING BY: Zlatko Grom VOICE OVER SERVICE PROVIDED BY: New York Dub CATERING BY: Jelenovac STUDIO FACILITIES PROVIDED BY: Jadran Film 2015.