8GR8 Films | Story-Driven Science was founded by writer/director/producer Manuel Stagars in 2016 to create independent and commissioned documentary films, podcasts and interview series about complex subjects in science, technology, and society.

Manuel’s films have won numerous prizes and have screened all around the world. He also composes film music and writes books. www.manuelstagars.com

By founding 8GR8, Manuel pursues his vision to spark conversations about a future that matters while informing, entertaining and inspiring audiences.

The 8GR8 team works with a variety of global production companies, distribution platforms, networks, academic institutions, foundations, and commercials clients.

  • ETH
  • Australia's Science Channel
  • Paramount
  • The Royal Institution of Australia
  • Disney
  • Fox
  • King's College London
  • Stiftung Mercator Schweiz
  • CBS
  • Swiss Radio and Television Network
  • Singapore-ETH Centre
  • Tongji
  • Mindhouse
  • MTV
  • Tohoku University
  • Santa Fe Institute
  • HWZ
  • Venture Kick
  • Gebert Rüf Stiftung
  • UCLA
  • Universal Music Group

Independent Documentary Films

Our films have won international awards and have screened at film festivals around the world.

Digital Transformation Film Documentary Manuel Stagars

  • Golden Tree International Documentary Festival
  • Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, Chagrin Falls
  • SCINEMA, Australia
  • International Innovation Film Festival, Berne
  • Winner Open Everything Film Festival, Vienna
  • Fraude Film Festival, Amsterdam
  • Deep Focus Film Festival
  • Global Science Film Festival
  • Transitions Film Festival, Melbourne

Podcasts

8GR8 offers high-end podcast production services to help clients tell their unique story to an audio-only audience and run their podcast projects smoothly.

Produced and/or created by 8GR8 (selection):