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"The Wildest Dream" feature documentary recreating the tragic first attempt to climb Everest by George Mallory in 1932 will be released in IMAX and other movie theatres in August 2010. Distributed by National Geographic Films, it features the voices of Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Alan Rickman and Hugh Dancy, music by Joel Douek.

Marking the 400th anniversary of the telescope, Hunting the Edge of Space tells the story of one profound discovery after another, as telescopes improved and peered deeper and deeper into space.

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...

Working with Dangerous Films, Joel scored this exciting, experiential, and emotional space science documentary, which recently aired on Discovery Channel. With unprecedented access to NASA's training facilities, it follows a team of world-class astronauts through training, into space, and back to Earth.

In this autumn's BFLIX contest, Bloomingdale's and Young Indies commissioned five short films as part of its fall fashion campaign. 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.

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!