8GR8 Films | Story-Driven Science was founded by serial entrepreneur, film producer and director Manuel Stagars in 2016 to create independent 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

With 8GR8 Films, Manuel has pursued 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.

Manuel is now focusing on 8GR8 Labs, a Venture Studio and Strategic Advisory for New Markets, Products and Financial Infrastructure.

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

Independent Documentary Films

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

 

Digital Transformation Film Documentary Manuel Stagars

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

Projects

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

Crypto Valley Pioneers

Crypto history is written in Zug, Switzerland since 2013. Crypto Valley originated here, and today it is the world's largest ...

The Crypto Tour

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):