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Lafayette College

Silent Skies Documentary

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Silent Skies follows the groundbreaking journey of three Pennsylvania college students who orchestrated and piloted the first ever fully electric airplane stadium flyover. Serotonin was brought on to develop the story line, narrative, and post production.

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Stunning fans with a whisper-quiet show, this event signaled the dawn of America’s transition to electric aviation. The students completed a record breaking trip flying the airplane from its base in Hartford, CT to the stadium in Easton, PA, recharging at enroute airports directly from a fleet of electric F-150 trucks.

Plane Flying Over the City

The air travel industry faces an unprecedented challenge: decarbonization. Historically, new aviation technologies are met with consumer skepticism. Demonstrating electric aircraft today, ahead of widespread adoption, is key for building consumer trust, political support, and sustained investment.

 

The flyover was witnessed by 10,000+ attendees, thousands more on ESPN+ and created a precedent for the FAA to approve manned electric aircraft demonstrations over populated areas. Textron eAviation and Ford amplified the event through their social media channels and the film premiered at San Francisco Climate Week in 2023.

Attendees at Silent Skies Premiere, Including Writer/Director Casey Houge and Producer Remy Oktay

Writer/Director: Casey Hogue

Casey was brought on to oversee the direction of the film after production wrapped to develop the narrative, outline the story, and create the overall look and feel of the film. Through the process he identified tension points, narrative arcs to encompass the overall drama of the event, as told by Remy. Casey’s vision for the film was that of triumph and optimism, focusing on this story as a driver for change, not just in the film industry but climate action at large.

Producer/Project Lead: Remy Oktay

Remy is a visionary that merges creativity with engineering and sustainability through an entrepreneurial lens. As the pilot of the first-ever crewed electric plane to achieve a world record for stadium flyovers, Remy’s pioneering work pushes the boundaries of aviation and environmental innovation, embodying a forward-thinking approach to sustainable technology and cutting-edge design.

Silent Skies Producer/Project Lead: Remy Oktay

Screenings and Awards

San Francisco Climate Week Logo

North American Premiere

San Francisco Climate Week

San Francisco

April 27, 2023

Official Selection Big Syn International Film Festival London - 2023

Big Syn International Film Festival

Official Selection

London, England

May, 2023

Official Selection San Pedro International Film Festival - 2023

San Pedro
International Film Festival

Official Selection

San Pedro, CA

July, 2023

Anthem Awards 2024 Winner

Anthem Awards

Gold Winner: Responsible Technology & Community Engagement

New York, NY

January, 2024

OFFICIAL SELECTION 2024 - New York Tri-State International Film Festival - Silent Skies -

New York Tri-State
International Film Festival

Best Environmental Film

New York, NY

April, 2024

Official Selection Awareness Festival - 2024

Awareness Film Festival

Merit Award

Los Angeles, CA

September, 2024

Winner - Catalina Film Festival 2024

Catalina Film Festival

Official Selection

Catalina, CA

October, 2024

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Project Type: Documentary

Runtime: 18 minutes 8 seconds

Completion Date: April 27, 2023

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Shooting Format: Digital

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Film Color: Color

Silent Skies Producer/Project Lead: Remy Oktay Holding Anthem Award

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