The North American premiere of OBSERVER, our newest feature documentary, took place during Movie Night at the 2025 NSTA National Conference in Philadelphia—and we’re still glowing from the experience!
We were deeply moved by the energy and passion of the thousands of educators who joined us. From laughter during the screening to heartfelt conversations at our booth, your enthusiasm reminded us of the powerful community committed to making science come alive in classrooms.
Photos by Durrell Hospedale
OBSERVER: The Power of Observation to Inspire Wonder in Science and Everyday Life
We created OBSERVER to spark curiosity in students, teachers, and lifelong learners. The film invites viewers to observe the world with fresh eyes and reflect on the hidden patterns life around us.
Premiering it in front of such a dedicated group of science educators was a full-circle moment. You are the storytellers who carry science into future generations—and we’re honored to support your work.
Red Carpet and Red Square Moments at NSTA
To mark the premiere, we rolled out a red carpet—and you brought the star power! 📸
If you posed for photos on the red carpet, you can view and download your pictures here.
Don’t forget to tag us when you share your photos! @scicommlab @wickeddelicate #observerfilm Please also credit the photographer: Durrell Hospedale.
Free Educator Screening Day + Resources
We’re excited to announce a free OBSERVER screening day for educators coming soon! Many of you asked how to share the film with your students and fellow teachers—this is your chance to watch it for free with anyone you’d like.
👉 Sign up for an educator account and subscribe to our newsletter to get updates on the free screening day.
You’ll also find free lesson-friendly videos and classroom resources to support your science teaching, including the educator guide for OBSERVER from NSTA.
Public & Institutional Screening Options
Want to host a screening for your class, community, or school? We want to make this film as accessible as possible for anyone to screen and offer heavily discounted public screening and institutional licenses for purchase here. If budget is a barrier, please reach out. We’re here to help.
What’s Next?
We’ve selected the winners of our NSTA free screening giveaway (congratulations!), and we’ll be holding more soon. Plus, we’re continually expanding our library of educator resources—including the highly requested red square templates, coming soon.
At the heart of OBSERVER is a simple idea: that wonder begins with looking closely. Sharing this film with you—the educators who inspire that wonder every day—was a privilege. We can’t wait to see how you bring it into your classrooms and communities.
With appreciation,
Sarah Goodwin, Executive Director
Elliot Kirschner, Executive Producer
