Universidad Ana G. Mendez (UAGM) in collaboration with Emmy Award Winner Director, Andrew Hernández, have worked in a film project to celebrate the legacy of the William E. Gordon Telescope. A film that can take the public trough a journey of the telescope most important contributions to science, education, society and culture.
Help us share the legacy
The money raised by the film will be used to continue the educational commitment of the Arecibo Observatory with Puerto Rico through the Science and Visitors Center that has been heavily impacted by earthquakes, a pandemic, and the recent collapse of the telescope.
THE BIGGEST DREAM
Not Rated, 1h 38min, December 2, 2021, Documentary
The loss of the Bill E. Gordon radio telescope has left a void in the world of radio science, the mountains that cradled it, and the hearts of many visitors and enthusiasts who appreciated the beautiful engineering marvel. It’s a difficult time for the scientists and those who grew up seeing the telescope every day in the fields of atmospheric science, planetary science, and Radio astronomy. Experience the legacy of a 57 year journey, from the small island of Puerto Rico to the deepest regions of the galaxy with the world's most powerful telescope.
DIRECTED BY
Andrew Hernández
MUSIC BY
Ben Tatcher
PRODUCED BY
Universidad Ana G. Méndez
CAST
Ing. Francisco Córdova, Dr. Michael P. Sulzer, Dr. Flaviane C. F. Venditti, Professor Abel Méndez and Génesis Vargas
Trailer
Creative Team
Director, Writer and Producer
Prof. Andrew Hernández
Emmy Award Winner Film Producer and Professor - Has more than fifteen
film recognitions, ten years of experience.
Music Composer
Ben Thatcher
Multi-instrumentalist, Film Composer, Music Producer and Sound Designer,
from Lincolnshire, UK.
Narrator
Bianca Graulau
Journalist and Environmental Activist from Puerto Rico
Producer
Marlyn Rodríguez
Experience Film Producer, CEO in Luminne Production LLC.. Awarded with
Best Film at Enfoque International Film Festival.
Associate Producer
Emanuel López and Xiomara A. Cruz
CEO in EX Photography & Film Inc. - Board Member in Enfoque International
Film Festival.
Director of Photography
Dickie Cruz
Emmy Award Winner in Best Technical Achievement and Best
Cinematography in Enfoque International Film Festival.
Re-Recording Mixer
Ariel Sonido & Manuel Nieto Vázquez
Owners of Aural Mind Audio Studio dedicated to audio, post-production and
musical composition for film.
Editor
Angel G. Nieves
Editor of Domirriqueños 2, Marcelo, and El Hijo Perdido - Won Best Editor in
the Horror International Film Festival.
Donations
Sit down with "The Biggest Dream" film director Andrew Hernández as he explains the scope and expresses gratitude for the collaborative effort that has helped make this movie a reality. The Biggest Dream is a passion project produced by hopeful individuals from different fields with a common goal to continue the legacy of the William E. Gordon radio telescope. The production team has pledged a goal of $25,000 to benefit the film's appearance in various festivals around the world. Our purpose is to get as many eyes and ears in on the importance and significance of this marvelous science facility. All funds will be aimed at this educational effort.
Movie Objective
The money raised by the film will be used to continue the educational commitment of the Arecibo Observatory with Puerto Rico through the Science and Visitors Center that has been heavily impacted by earthquakes, a pandemic, and the recent collapse of the telescope.
Help us share the legacy
We need your participation to fulfill the objective, to show this legacy to the largest number of people as possible. You can help us fund the efforts to acquire exposure opportunities for potential distributors. This process is important for the acquisition of added value through honors and awards in order to represent the Arecibo Observatory, the science community, and Cinema in Puerto Rico through exhibition spaces such as festivals, competitions, and international film events. The money raised by the film will be used to continue the educational commitment of the Arecibo Observatory with Puerto Rico through the Science and Visitors Center that has been heavily impacted by earthquakes, a pandemic and the recent collapse of the telescope.