Take A Journey To Space!
Zero Gravity is a feature documentary that follows a diverse group of middle-school students from San Jose, CA, who compete in a nationwide tournament to code satellites aboard the International Space Station.
Seen through the wondrous eyes of three young students and their first-time coach, they each take an intimate and personal journey to space as their team grows from amateur coders to representing California in the ISS Finals Tournament — the culmination of a summer-long adventure that sees their incredible accomplishment performed by astronauts in orbit.
How To Watch Zero Gravity
At present, Zero Gravity is available exclusively at film festivals, many of which are available online! See our upcoming screenings below. Please check back often for updates on future screening dates, times, and tickets!
You can also go to our Screenings page for the full schedule and our past screenings. If you would like to host a community or educational screening, please Contact Us.
OCTOBER 15 – 24, 2021
FRIDAY HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL: WASHINGTON
Zero Gravity plays virtually from Friday Harbor, Washington! Click here for tickets! Visit the FHFF page for more info on the festival.
OCTOBER 20 – 24, 2021
TALLGRASS FILM FESTIVAL: WICHITA
Our Kansas premiere takes place in Wichita! Zero Gravity plays Saturday, Oct 23 @ 11:30 pm! Visit the Tallgrass page for more info and tickets.
OCTOBER 21 – 31, 2021
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION FILM FESTIVAL: PALO ALTO, CA
Right next to NASA AMES in Palo Alto and Stanford! The UN affiliate festival aims to change the world, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part. Zero Gravity plays on UN Day, October 24 @ 1pm (free admission)!
Visit the UNAFF Festival page for more info, screenings, and tickets.
OCTOBER 23 – 30, 2021
SCAD SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVAL
We’re in competition at this prestigious and charming festival! Zero Gravity plays Thursday, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am, followed by Q&A with Director Thomas Verrette, who earned his BFA Film and Television in 2007!
Visit the SCAD Festival page for more info and tickets.
NOVEMBER 4 – 14, 2021
ST. LOUIS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Zero Gravity is an official selection and we are delighted to also be included in the educational program! Visit the SLIFF page for more info, screening times, and tickets.
NOVEMBER 5 – 14, 2021
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL
One of the largest film festivals geared towards childrens content in the world! More info coming soon! Visit the CICFF Festival page for more info, screening times, and tickets.
NOVEMBER 6 – 21, 2021
FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Our Florida premiere right down from the Space Coast! Zero Gravity plays twice — Saturday, Nov 13th @ 7:00 pm and Thursday, Nov 18th @ 5:00 pm! Visit the FLIFF Festival page for more info, screening times, and tickets.
NOVEMBER 8 – 18, 2021
DOC NYC
Our New York premiere will be at the biggest documentary festival in the country! Zero Gravity plays Sunday, Nov 14th @ 11:20 pm in person, and also virtually through Nov 28th! Visit the DOC NYC page for more info and tickets.
“Campbell Middle School’s innovative Zero Robotics program gets thrust in the spotlight in director Thomas Verrette’s inspirational documentary, filmed primarily in the South Bay. Verrette takes a “Spellbound”-like approach, focusing primarily on three students, Adrien Engelder, Advik Gonugunta and Carol Gonzalez as they participate in Tanner Marcoida’s class.
The goal is to create code that will program satellites, and then participate in a NASA-sponsored competition where astronauts will put the programs to the test. Verrette’s mission isn’t limited to outer-space pursuits, and he carves out time to meet the parents and to reflect on the Bay Area’s diversity and the challenges that immigrants trying to make a living encounter here. It’s a winner.”
Discover More
Zero Gravity is a monument of teamwork and collaboration, from the students in the film, to the astronauts in space, and the crews and filmmakers on the ground. Take a deeper look into all the team players that made this incredible story possible…
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News and Press
Zero Gravity wins Jury Award from OTB Awards!
Zero Gravity recieved the Jury Award for Best Feature Documentary! Visit the Only The Best International Film Awards site for more information.
Zero Gravity WINS Gold Award at Houston
FilmFestivals.com: BEST FOR FESTS ‘Zero Gravity’ wins the Golden Remi Award at Worldfest Houston 54
Read the full article here: https://www.filmfestivals.com/blog/zero_gravity/best_for_fests_zero_gravity_wins_the_golden_remi_award_at_worldfest_houston_54
What’s Up Magazine: ZERO GRAVITY at Annapolis Film Festival 2021
This exciting and powerful film aims to inspire adults and children alike through the achievements of the children and as a symbol of excitement around space exploration, […]
“Zero Gravity is a breath of fresh air, reminding us of the power of collaboration and creativity. In the film, one young innovator says: ‘When people says the sky’s the limit…they’re wrong. There’s more…’ We hope Zero Gravity soars beyond its highly successful premiere at Cinequest.”
