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

Independent Documentary Films

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

Digital Transformation Film Documentary Manuel Stagars

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

Projects

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

The Crypto Tour / Crypto Valley Pioneers

Together with the city of Zug, Manuel Stagars created the Crypto Tour that lets you explore the most important locations ...

Masterclass “Building Biotech Businesses”

Imagine a successful biotech entrepreneur tells you everything he knows. This is exactly what this masterclass is about. In twelve ...

Entrepreneurship Masterclass Switzerland

The first masterclass series featuring Swiss entrepreneurs who have conquered global markets out of Switzerland. The first masterclass, "Building Biotech ...

 

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):