"THE WILDEST DREAM" to be released in AUGUST 2010 in IMAX and movie theaters internationally

"The Wildest Dream" feature documentary recreating the tragic first attempt to climb Everest by George Mallory in 1932 will be simultaneously released in IMAX and other movie theatres in August 2010. This film, which was recently picked up by National Geographic Films, features the voices of Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Alan Rickman and Hugh Dancy, music by Joel Douek.
"The End of the Universe: Hubble's Final Chapter"

In his debut work with Dangerous Films, Joel scores this exciting, experiential, and emotional space science documentary.

With unprecedented access to NASA's training facilities, it follows a team of world-class astronauts through training, into space, and back to Earth.

This historic mission has visited the Hubble Space Telescope one last time, upgrading its ability to peer even more deeply into the mysteries of the Universe for years to come.

So come and join astronauts Mike Massimino, John Grunsfeld and team for a journey of a lifetime.

Due for transmission in 2010.
"OUT IN THE SILENCE" tells story of hatred and hope in small town America

Supported by the Sundance Institute and PBS, "Out in the Silence" follows the story of a small American town confronting a firestorm of controversy ignited by a same-sex wedding announcement in the local newspaper. The film is is also a key vehicle in an Outreach Campaign. Joel Douek composed the film's original score, which together with outstanding songs from artists Namoli Brennet, God-des & She, The Indigo Girls and others, appear on the benefit CD. More info...
B-FLIX Film Contest: Director Amy Redford picks Joel to score 'Tea for Three"

In this autumn's BFLIX contest, Bloomingdale's and Young Indies commissioned five short films as part of its fall fashion campaign. Bloomingdale's has subverted its traditional ad strategy; though each unique snippet of artistic vision has a subtle nod to the department store, none even remotely resembles a billboard or fashion ad. Joel collaborated with renowned director Amy Redford (The Guitar) to score her entry: TEA FOR THREE, where over tea, the past and the present collide with the relentless questioning of a six year old.

Joel Douek designs and builds first ever "KNIGHT VISOR"

Fashioned from futuristic imaginings, the Knight Visor captures the best of KITT and the CYLONS to create incomparable cool in stage eyewear. Designed and individually hand built by Joel. See it in action here.
"THE LAST MERMAIDS" wins BEST DOCUMENTARY at 2009 Student Academy Awards and SPECIAL JURY MENTION at TRIBECA

Filmmaker Liz Chae's unique short documentary "The Last Mermaids", which explores the last generation of Haenyos (women sea divers) of Jeju Island, South Korea, recently won the Gold Medal for Best Documentary at the 36th Student Academy Awards in Hollywood. The film was also won Runner Up and Special Jury Mention at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Yay!