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ABOUT US

Planetary Collective, helmed by Guy Reid and Christoph Ferstad, uses perspective-shifting narratives and breathtaking visuals to create films , immersive experiences and art installations that prompt audiences to reconsider their place in our universe and our relationship with our planet.

Planetary Collective introduced Frank White’s concept of ‘The Overview Effect’ to the world through their short film ‘Overview’ (2012), which garnered over 8 million unique views online. ‘Planetary’ (2015) is a feature length documentary film premiered at SXSW, exhibited at over thirty festivals worldwide and distributed by Vimeo as an original production. ‘Orbital’ (2024), which takes viewers on a journey from the big bang into Low Earth Orbit, is a first of its kind immersive film commissioned by COSM and their ultra high resolution 24K LED CX Display.

Planetary Collective co-founded the organization ‘Constellation’, a coalition of diverse astronauts, which works to communicate the messages of understanding our interdependence, international cooperation and long term thinking through film and in person events. 

UPCOMING PROJECTS

A NEW REALITY [FILM]

Human Civilization is at a crossroads, looking to the future. Many of us are entranced by Dystopia. We need to be able to see a positive future in order to work our way towards it: To see the possibility of a civilization that recognizes its true nature as embedded within our shared planet — a Planetary Civilization.

A New Reality embarks on a journey to identify the foundations of a Planetary Civilization. It begins with the Apollo space program and the first moments we saw the Earth from space, and unearths groundbreaking discoveries by the scientific genius Jonas Salk who discovered the vaccine for Polio.

We travel across the world to see the work of planetary scientists who have identified the physical operating boundaries of our planet. These pivotal concepts are explored through the lens of sociology and design - giving the audience a clear view of the foundations of a Planetary Civilization.

BLUE MARBLE [TELEVISION]

Embark on an epic journey with 'Blue Marble,' an 8-part TV series that delves into the intimate and often transformative stories of 15 international astronauts, including Jose Hernandez, Ron Garan, Nicole Stott, and Anousheh Ansari. It's a close-up look at their life journeys, the hurdles they overcame to travel out of our planet's comfortable embrace, and the profound impact of their experiences once in space.​

'Blue Marble' goes beyond the spacesuit to reveal these astronauts' triumphs and challenges. From a child of migrant farmworkers, a young woman escaping the Iranian Revolution, to Top Gun pilots and engineers, each story explores resilience and determination — and the discovery of the mystery and beauty of space.​

PAST WORK

ORBITAL (2024) [IMMERSIVE]

Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic animated journey from the Big Bang to the flourishing of Life on Earth, to Low Earth Orbit. A new film by Guy Reid and Planetary Collective, Orbital transports you through an abstract landscape of light, inspired by bioluminescent earthly beings and atmospheric aurorae. Guided by the astronauts of Constellation Coalition, men and women who have looked back and experienced the awe of our place in the universe, you will feel your own "Overview Effect" as you meditate on our planet in Shared Reality.

CONSTELLATION (2016 -) [ORGANIZATION]

Constellation is an Asronaut led nonprofit organization - our mission: to inspire positive social and ecological action. Constellation unifies the voices of people who have seen our planet from space to help foster greater unity in our problem-solving processes here on Earth. Constellation seeks to generate social momentum, spark thoughtful conversation, and drive meaningful change by offering a unique and unifying perspective on the challenges we face on Earth. Constellation was originally incubated by Planetary Collective.

CONSTELLATION (2016-2020) [PHASE I]

From 2016 to 2020, Constellation built partnerships with National Geographic Society, NASA & Kennedy Space Center, The Association of Space Explorers, the United Nations, and the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. Through these partnerships, Constellation created a series of immersive lectures, performed by a group of diverse astronauts.

During Phase I, Constellation recorded interviews with 35 international astronauts, creating the Constellation Astronaut Archive. It was the first of its kind, an archive of the human and emotional reaction to spaceflight.

PLANETARY (2015) [FILM]

The planet is in crisis. The issue is deeper than we might think. The fundamental problem lies in the way we see the world. PLANETARY, a new feature documentary film from Planetary Collective, presents a stunning visual portrait of our Earth, taking us on a journey across continents with intimate interviews with astronauts, scientists, environmentalists and philosophers.

For more info about PLANETARY (formerly CONTINUUM) and how you can support & pre-order the film, check out: http://www.weareplanetary.com. Full website coming soon. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/WeArePlanetary) and Like us on Facebook (facebook.com/planetarycollective) to stay connected. PLANETARY is a feature length documentary that expands on the mind-blowing perspective shared by astronauts and indigenous elders alike — that each and every one of us is inseparable from each other, the planet and the universe as a whole, a realisation that is both humbling and comforting. If more of us start to experience the simple truth of our interdependence and connection, we believe there is hope for the next stage in our human journey. PLANETARY is meant to inspire awe and wonder by seeing things as they are, placing our individual stories in the context of the larger planetary / cosmic story. CAST Peter Russell – physicist and author of ‘The Global Brain’ Mae Jemison – astronaut, doctor & science educator David Loy – Buddhist scholar and author of ‘The World is Made of Stories’ Joanna Macy – environmental activist and author Wade Davis – anthropologist and author of ‘The Serpent and the Rainbow’ HH 17th Karmapa – spiritual leader of the Tibetan people Lawrence Ellis – complexity-science consultant and spiritual activist Paul Hawken – environmentalist and author of ‘Blessed Unrest’ Ron Garan – NASA astronaut and founder of Fragile Oasis Janine Benyus – natural sciences writer and expert on biomimicry Sobonfu Some - Dagara spiritual teacher from Burkina Faso Sam Mickey – professor in Integral Ecology at the University of San Francisco Cynthia Brown – teacher and writer of Big History Barry Lopez – environmental writer, artist and journalist Anam Thubten – Buddhist teacher in the Nyingma tradition Bill McKibben – environmentalist, author and founder of 350.org Grandmother Mona – one of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers Alan Senauke – Zen priest and author Bernie Glassman – Zen Buddhist roshi and co-founder of the Zen Peacemakers Angel Kyodo Williams – author and Zen priest Brian Swimme – cosmologist and author Charles Eisenstein – economist and author Sean Kelly – philosopher, author of ‘Coming Home’ Drew Dellinger – poet and social activist Elizabeth Lindsey – Polynesian explorer and expert on cultural intelligence Ethan Nichtern – meditation teacher and author Joan Halifax – American Zen Buddhist roshi and anthropologist Luntana – Arhuaco medicine man Wes Nisker – performer and comedian Mary Evelyn Tucker – scholar on the intersection of religion and ecology Tiokasin Ghosthorse – a spiritual agitator, natural rights activist Jon Grimm – professor of religion & ecology at Yale’s School of Forestry CREW Directed by: Guy Reid Produced by: Steve Kennedy Director of Photography: Christoph Ferstad Edited by: Steve Kennedy Executive Producers: Christoph Ferstad, Paul Hawken Co-producers: Peter Glatzer, Adrien Grenier Consulting Producers: Lawrence Ellis, Elizabeth Lindsey Associate Producers: Jeff Gitterman, Andrew Appel, Gary Lin, Pati Sands Production Manager: Blaire Embrey Original Soundtrack: The Human Suits (humansuits,com) Come sign up for updates on the film here: weareplanetary.com Watch our short film OVERVIEW: vimeo.com/planetarycollective/overview Read more about Planetary Collective here: weareplanetary.com

OVERVIEW (2012) [FILM]

Seen over 8 million times to date, Overview is an award winning and widely celebrated short film that reveals the incredible and sometimes surprising experience astronauts have when they see our earth from space – a perspective-altering experience often described as the Overview Effect. 

Check out the trailer for our feature film PLANETARY: https://vimeo.com/60234866 For more info about PLANETARY (formerly CONTINUUM) and how you can support & pre-order the film, check out: http://www.weareplanetary.com. Full website coming soon. On the 40th anniversary of the famous ‘Blue Marble’ photograph taken of Earth from space, Planetary Collective presents a short film documenting astronauts’ life-changing stories of seeing the Earth from the outside – a perspective-altering experience often described as the Overview Effect. The Overview Effect, first described by author Frank White in 1987, is an experience that transforms astronauts’ perspective of the planet and mankind’s place upon it. Common features of the experience are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment. ‘Overview’ is a short film that explores this phenomenon through interviews with five astronauts who have experienced the Overview Effect. The film also features insights from commentators and thinkers on the wider implications and importance of this understanding for society, and our relationship to the environment. CAST • EDGAR MITCHELL – Apollo 14 astronaut and founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences • RON GARAN – ISS astronaut and founder of humanitarian organization Fragile Oasis • NICOLE STOTT – Shuttle and ISS astronaut and member of Fragile Oasis • JEFF HOFFMAN – Shuttle astronaut and senior lecturer at MIT • SHANE KIMBROUGH – Shuttle/ISS astronaut and Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army • FRANK WHITE – space theorist and author of the book ‘The Overview Effect’ • DAVID LOY- philosopher and author • DAVID BEAVER – philosopher and co-founder of The Overview Institute ———- CREW Producer: STEVE KENNEDY Director: GUY REID Editor: STEVE KENNEDY Director of Photography: CHRISTOPHER FERSTAD Original Score: HUMAN SUITS Dubbing Mixer: PATCH MORRISON ———- TECHNICAL INFORMATION Filmed with Canon 5D Mk ii. Additional footage from NASA / ESA archives Duration: 19 minutes ———- Planetary Collective: http://www.planetarycollective.com/ Overview Microsite: http://www.overviewthemovie.com/ Human Suits (original score): http://www.humansuits.com/ For more information: The Overview Institute: http://www.overviewinstitute.org/ Fragile Oasis: http://www.fragileoasis.org/