About "Poet To The Stars"
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We did not set out to make this short film about Shimon Peres.
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We originally interviewed the former President for the award winning documentary film, The University.
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On realizing how unique the footage was and how impactful and insightful Shimon Peres' words were, the team of The University felt that that "Poet To The Stars" just had to be made.
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Its release on the first anniversary of his passing, is a fitting tribute to a remarkable man.
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We hope you enjoy as we do!
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Original Interview Produced & Directed by Matt Rutherford - The University
"Poet of the Stars" Director - Michael Potter - Ilan Ramon Scholarship Project
Executive Producer - Chris Stott - Geeks Without Frontiers
Executive Producer - John Morris Geeks Without Frontiers
Executive Producer - Carol S. Goldstein
Executive Producer - Mike Halsall
Editor - Maclovia Martel
Associate Producer - Tim Coleman
Music - Dustin Curtis Boyer
DP - Rami Katsav
Sound - Sharon Friedman
Make Up -Moran Fridner
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In the News: Jerusalem Post April 17, 2018
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The Ilan Ramon Scholarship Project Announces the Release of Short Film
Shimon Peres, "POET TO THE STARS"
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April 17, 2018 -- The Ilan Ramon Scholarship Project is proud to release this short film, Shimon Peres, “Poet to the Stars,” on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel. The film contains some never before seen interviews with Shimon Peres.
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"POET TO THE STARS"
A Short Film
Michael Potter, the executive producer, explained the genesis of the film. “We originally interviewed Shimon Peres in connection with the award winning documentary film, “The University.” The documentary team realized that his words were so impactful and inspiring that the team felt the footage had to be shared as a dedicated short film.”
Shimon Peres has always been a champion of as champion of technology and science as a positive force for societal change. Peres famously mused, “ "I did not dream of becoming president of Israel. My dream as a boy was to be a shepherd or a poet to the stars." His timeless message of the use of technology, science and innovation as a tool for changing the world is reflected in these interviews. https://www.poettothestars.com
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According to Avi Jorisch, author of Thou Shalt Innovate, "This film captures the heart and soul of the Jewish people and seems to suggest a much deeper and more profound inspiration that sparks innovation."
About The Ilan Ramon Scholarship Project
The Ilan Ramon Scholarship & Endowment has been established to honor the memory of the first Israeli astronaut, Ilan Ramon, who died while courageously exploring the final frontier of space.
The Scholarship & Endowment provides scholarship funding for Israeli citizens to attend either the Summer Space Studies Program at the International Space University.
The purpose of the scholarship is to attract talented young Israeli students with backgrounds in technology, science, medicine and other space activities to allow them to continue their pursuit of knowledge on the international stage with academic and scientific colleagues from many different countries. ​https://www.ilanramonscholarship.com
About The University
The Award Winning Feature Documentary film, "THE UNIVERSITY" including winner of the Best Documentary Film, The Raw Science Film Festival, Los Angeles.
On a NASA research base in Silicon Valley, there's an organization that's changing the world ... Singularity University (SU). SU brings together some of the smartest students from around the world, and gives them a crash course in the most powerful exponential technologies on the planet. The students are then given a challenge: create companies that will impact a billion people within ten years.
The film features such luminaries as Stephen Hawking, Buzz Aldrin, Ashton Kutcher, Will.i.Am, Michio Kaku, and others.bhttp://www.theuniversityfilm.com
About the Peres Center
The Peres Center is Israel’s leading non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization focused on developing and implementing unique and cutting-edge peacebuilding programs in Innovation, Peace Education, Medicine, Business, and Environment, reaching tens of thousands of participants over the last 20 years. Founded in 1996 by the late Ninth President of Israel and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Shimon Peres, the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation aims to realize his vision for a prosperous Israel within a peaceful Middle East. Later this year the Israel Innovation Center - Israel's first innovation destination of its kind will be officially opened. The Innovation Center will be an interactive science and technology center located in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. We will showcase how Israel has become ranked one of the most innovative countries in the world and will promote Israeli innovation. http://www.peres-center.org
Contact: Go to Info:
https://www.poettothestars.com/contact
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