Director Torsten Hoffmann will premiere a documentary called Fortitude – Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy, in Washington, DC, on July 16, 2024. Hoffmann says his latest feature film, made with the support of Screen Australia, is a “must-see for anyone interested in how technology is shaping the future.”
The documentary explores the rise of a new private space age, the often-overlooked dependence of the public and businesses on satellites, and showcases noteworthy female engineers and scientists working in the industry. It also examines the economic viability of certain high-profile space exploration projects and billionaire bravado.
In the documentary, Hoffman discusses the emerging space industry with leaders and policymakers from multiple national space agencies, the United Nations astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, leading venture capitalists and non-profit organisations such as Space for Humanity and the Secure World Foundation, as well as leading commercial names that include Northrop Grumman, Rocket Lab, Viasat, Voyager Space, Firefly Aerospace, Planet, Exolaunch, Astroscale, CONTEC, and Spire Global.
“An important reason behind making this documentary is to help inspire a new generation towards careers in STEM,” said Executive Producer Dylan Taylor, who is also an early investor in space start-ups and CEO of Voyager Space. “The exponential global growth of the industry means there will be more opportunities than ever before to be a part of the sector, regardless of background”.
“After the premiere, we aim to bring Fortitude to audiences around the world and are currently lining up various conferences, festivals, museums and universities for a global film events tour,” said Hoffman.
The documentary will be available on Apple TV on the same day as the Washington premiere. Production partners include Screen Australia, Multiverse Media, Spacewatch Global, PRORES GmbH, and Morgan Brook Films.
