film COLLECTION
Superhuman Body
Health Sciences • Human SCIENCESThe Superhuman Body Collection features inspiring scientists behind ground-breaking biomedical innovations changing the future of human health.
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This collection features educational resources to explore the themes of the “Superhuman Body” film through the stories of scientists working on worldshaping ideas.
“Superhuman Body” is a film produced by MacGillivray Freeman Films (MFF) to dive into the inspiring and transformative world of biotechnology and biomedical innovation. I Am a Scientist partnered with the MFF team and IF/THEN to produce a collection of resources that build on the ideas you see on screen. Check out the film, then use the resources below to keep the exploration going in your classroom or living room!
COLLECTION INCLUDES:
AN IMAX FILM
COMING TO THEATERS!
Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels takes audiences inside the wonders of the human body and the incredible breakthroughs in science and bioengineering that are changing the course of human health.
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SPOTLIGHT COLLECTION
MADE POSSIBLE BY IF/THEN
With cutting-edge innovations on the horizon, the healthcare as we know it could change drastically. From prosthetic limbs that can feel to personalized medicine grown from your own cells, this collection dives into eight stories from across the exciting world of biomedical innovation.
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SPOTLIGHTS
BROWSE THE SPOTLIGHTS
We’re celebrating the film’s release with a sneak peek of the spotlights in this collection!
The full program will launch this summer, just in time for the 2024-25 school year.
So, what are the themes and goals of this collection?
TEACHING RESOURCES
This collection includes:
CLASSROOM POSTERS
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ILLUSTRATIONS
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SLIDE DECKS
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SCIENTIST SPOTLIGHTS
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TEACHER DIGESTS
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CLASSROOM POSTERS • ILLUSTRATIONS • SLIDE DECKS • SCIENTIST SPOTLIGHTS • TEACHER DIGESTS •
Activity Ideas
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The Superhuman Body Collection partners
MacGillivray Freeman Films is an American film studio based in Laguna Beach, California and founded in the mid-1960s by Greg MacGillivray and Jim Freeman. Their speciality is creating films that have emotion and passion, not just facts and figures. MacGillivray Freeman produces visual stories that can be experienced and shared across all platforms, creating new ways for their clients to interact with people and share stories that move them.
WEBSITE →YOUTUBE →INSTAGRAM →
IF/THEN® is designed to activate a culture shift among young girls to open their eyes to STEM careers. The organization is part of Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ commitment to fund game-changing advancements in Science and Nature. IF/THEN® supports current women innovators in STEM careers by providing grants and storytelling opportunities to lift them up as role models and STEM Ambassadors.
WEBSITE →LINKEDIN →INSTAGRAM →RELATED RESOURCES
COLLECTION CONTRIBUTORS
This collection was created in collaboration with artists and photographers from around the world.
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Ekaterina Kuleva
Ekaterina is an open-minded, hardworking and creative person. She can't see her life without travel and communication with extraordinary people. She loves: creativity in all its manifestations, interesting movies, music and psychology. When she is working on projects, Ekaterina pays attention to details and uses art to express her point of view.
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Erik Suswanto
Erik is a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator with a passion for creating beautiful artwork that blends texture and color. His works are mostly inspired by nature and his favorite music. When Erik isn’t drawing, he enjoys spending time in his tiny garden with the help of his two beloved cats, David and Dennis.
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Erica Derrickson
Erica Derrickson was the program’s original photographer. Erica collaborated closely with the I Am a Scientist creative team to develop the look and feel of the program. Her style and high quality portraits set the tone for all future program portraits.
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Erick Forester
Erick is a corporate headshot portrait photographic artist based in Nairobi, Kenya. He says, “My business isn’t photography, It’s the people I am photographing and my passion for them and their stories is reflected back in their passion for me.“
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Chris Disario
Chris is a Boston-based photographer who works in various kinds of photography ranging from headshots for actors to artificial intelligence, and even fashion!
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Karina Monakhova
Exploring the world is something Karina is very involved in. She is interested in seeing the whole world and capturing it in her art.
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Nicole Medina
Nicole Medina is a first generation Latina American and proud. She’s a Philly based illustrator with a love for art history, horror movies (the good and the bad), fun pattern and bold color.
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Nick Sirotich
Nick is an illustrator, designer, mural painter, and all around creative perpetually working on cool projects in Oakland California. He loves developing interesting projects with purpose while always keeping the fun and quality at the forefront.
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Tandem Photo
Tandem Photo is run by husband-and-wife team, Allison and Matthew, where they make it a priority to make every headshot session a fun and collaborative experience. Tandem Photo is based in Los Angeles.
