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  • Episode 1.01

    Episode 1.01

    Flight Assembled Architecture
    We meet the engineers behind a flock of flying robots – robots that build enormous, organized structures without any help from humans.

    Wikispeed
    The Wikispeed is a car that proves that speed and gas guzzling don’t have to go hand-in-hand. One man’s dream car comes to life…with a little help from his friends.

    Brick Machine
    Meet Tiger-Stone, an innovative electrically powered brick-laying machine from the Netherlands – taking the pain out of back-breaking work!

    Recliner Guy
    Shifting gears slightly, we show you a road vehicle that you can operate without leaving the comforts of your living room recliner. This young Gadget Guy has strapped a motor to his big comfy chair!

  • Episode 1.02

    Episode 1.02

    Blog of the Ring
    We meet an online blogger who is obsessed with hot wheels: he writes about race cars and fast lap times from an old race track in Germany – the Nurburgring – that’s hallowed ground for car lovers.

    CN 235/295
    Spain’s new military planes may be as versatile as a cargo van, but they’re made for more heavy duty work: part transport plane, part flying hospital.

    Biome
    Just imagine a car that breaks down… but not mechanically – organically! We go behind the scenes to meet the 37 year old designer of this eco-vehicle of the future.

    Rickety Downhill Challenge
    Watch as a team of road warriors build home-made ‘derby’ cars, and compete for the rickety trophy at an abandoned stretch of road on the outskirts of town.

  • Episode 1.03

    Episode 1.03

    London Whitewater
    An old parking lot is converted into a modular, Olympic-ready whitewater rapid course!

    Aouda.X
    Deciding what to pick out of your wardrobe to take a trip to Mars? Try this remarkable space suit on for size!

    Tunnel Under History
    We head to Barcelona, where they are building an underground high-speed train line under some of the city’s most famous buildings… without disrupting any of the famous architecture.

    Lit Motors
    This 2-wheeled car is totally enclosed… and totally electric! Best of all, it never tips over. We meet the inventor responsible for this futuristic vehicle.

  • A Master’s Guide to Becoming a Director

    This is all about the creative process and the vision of the director. Effectively working with actors and crew, relationship with the producers, the importance of story telling, flow, and character development are explained. Also presented are a the main issues that directors face, what they are, and how to handle them from start to finish.

  • A Master’s Guide to Independent Filmmaking

    First-hand knowledge is presented from industry professionals. Getting started, experience, understanding your project, and how to get people to help you. Pitching, budgeting, and marketing your project and film are explained as well as broadcaster needs to enable funding to fall into place.

  • A Master’s Guide to Being an Actor

    This program shows you examples of what it takes to get into the industry. Insights into the reality of the film industry, attitude, agents, work ethic, auditions, connecting to and breaking down the script, and coaching are touched upon while presenting acting as a profession.

  • A Master’s Guide to Getting Kids into Film

    Tips on auditioning, juggling school and work, getting an agent, demands upon a parent, the business side, and keeping the process fun.

  • LGBTQ Acceptance: Joey’s Story

    LGBTQ Acceptance: Joey’s Story

    When reaching puberty at the age of 12, Joey was coming to the realization that that he was gay. Within his school and community, Joey felt that he was the one gay teenager. This terrified him. He confided in a “friend” who soon spread the word around school. Joey became the target of bullying and ridicule. Then it happened at home. His father could not accept that his son was gay and abandoned the family. Soon after, his mother abandoned him as well, leaving him to live with his “unaccepting” grandparents. He was alone in the world. The only way out, so he thought, was to take his own life. This is Joey’s heartbreaking story.

  • Stress & Cultural Expectations: Eileen’s Story

    Stress & Cultural Expectations: Eileen’s Story

    Eileen’s family emigrated from China to North America to create a new life for the children. The Chinese family culture and dynamics were important in the household. Eileen found it difficult to fit in with her peers and she was heavily relied upon at home for chores. She was also pushed hard to excel at school and placed in a school for advanced education. Unfortunately, at a young age, she was sexually molested and kept it a deep dark secret. Her self-identity would develop into a critical low level of self-esteem and alienation from any social life. High school was a nightmare. She found a message of hope from an unusual source and decided that, prior to entering university, she would transform her life with an ultimate spiritual and physical makeover.

  • Depression and Anxiety: Eleanor’s Story

    Depression and Anxiety: Eleanor’s Story

    Eleanor had a hard time fitting in. She was severely bullied through elementary school. High school wasn’t any different but this time it got a lot worse as she became very depressed and developed paralyzing anxiety to the point where she couldn’t breathe. It was physical pain for her. She wouldn’t be able to enter a room full of people nor could she be touched. Life was unbearable. It took time, support and focus but with therapy and medication, Eleanor blossomed into a happy young woman that now study’s psychology in University and works in an institution assisting troubled youth.