About COSMIC CAMPFIRE
Cosmic Campfire is a groundbreaking film being produced by Arkeon Productions, a non-profit organization, for full dome planetarium and IMAX theaters, with the particular intention of inspiring Black, Latin, Asian and Native American students to consider S.T.E.A.M. related careers. The goal of Cosmic Campfire is to reach hundreds of thousands of 4th, 5th and 6th grade students of color – particularly those in inner city and rural school districts – and give them a thrilling once-in-a-lifetime experience that will expand their horizons, spark new dreams and assist in transforming the trajectory of their lives.
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ethnic students live in mid to high poverty levels
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participating in gifted and talented programs are students of color
%
working in aerospace are of Black & Hispanic/Latino backgrounds
The Team
Creator, Producer & Writer
SCHYLEEN QUALLS
Founder and CEO of Arkeon Entertainment is a producer, actor, writer and filmmaker with a decades-long track record of creating innovative and socially-conscious programming…
Director, Producer & Writer
DR. WILLIAM GUTSCH
Dr. William Gutsch has written, produced and directed over 100 shows for planetarium and IMAX theatres that have been seen on six continents.
Are you a
COSMIC SUPERSTAR?
Calling all astronauts, astronomers, astrophysicists, engineers and artists of color! You are a cosmic superstar, and your stories are important as they’re needed to inspire the next generation of superstars!
An overview of
OUR GOALS
With an emphasis on exciting world of Space Science, Cosmic Campfire will feature on-camera interviews with Astronauts, Astronomers, Astrophysicists and Engineers of color and diverse backgrounds. The overwhelming majority of scientists indicate their passion for science was sparked by learning experiences they had by age 11.
Reach
Extend out to audiences of all ages & colors to inspire more Black, Latin, Asian and Native American students to consider S.T.E.A.M. related careers.
Inform
Educate our youth and communities about the depths of the universe through the lense of diverse role models, our cosmic superstars.
Strengthen
Promote and strengthen our connection to earth, cosmos & one another. Only together may we find solutions to the World’s challenges related to education, energy, health and the environment.