Science for everyone
H2O takes us on a journey to discover the traces of water’s presence in the solar system. A gripping, fascinating adventure that reminds us of a vital truth: to understand the universe, the first door to push open is the door of curiosity!
Beyond its captivating story, the film also explores the water cycle through playful and accessible explanations, helping young audiences grasp how evaporation and precipitation shape our world.
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A
full
dome
show
Title
H2O - The Cosmic States of Water
Suitable for
5+ children
Runtime
29 min
Production
3D Emotion / Mediastro Promotion
Keywords
Water Cycle - Otter - Neptune - Imagination - Amazing journey - Humor
Languages
English, French, Dutch
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H2O
In the icy northern seas, little sea otter Sedna dreams of adventure beyond her familiar waters
H2O is a new science film for children by the makers of Hazelnuts, the global bestseller. It has been developed with partner planetariums to touch the hearts of those who watch this sweet-hearted, immersive and epic adventure.
feats
4k to 8k
60 FPS
relief
figures
heroes
Let’s meet the characters
Learn moreLearn moreLearn moreSedna the sea otter
This playful, dreamy little sea otter hardly realises how monotonous her existence is – and yet, when something out-of-the-ordinary happens, her heart beats a little bit faster. Her cute appearance, slightly resembling a cuddly toy, conceals a remarkably fearless character. Sedna is the heroine of this story. She will set off in search of something that is bigger than her, and attracts her. Although her species is sedentary, Sedna will go on the greatest of journeys.
Toklo the cormorant
A serious blowhard, fairly clumsy and just a little bit gutless, Toklo the cormorant is Sedna’s antagonist and also her joker. He is the embodiment of those who know a little but think they know a lot. Some adults in the audience will identify with his tendency to rely on guesswork.
Kuak the penguin
A secondary character in the story, Kuak, the ice cream-selling penguin who’s a bit of a grump and very sensitive to the cold, stands for continuity and the established order. The prospect of escaping from the slightly routine world he represents is what gives Sedna the urge to go adventuring. And the story will also transport Kuak, despite himself, to places his mind could not possibly imagine.
Characters
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all you need to know about H2O
Download our presentation booklet
and find out every information about the show. technical specifications sheet, characters presentation, scenery making, scientific approach, etc.
Commercial documentationPDF 3.10 Mo
You can also download our marketing assets
Extend the H2O experience beyond the planetarium — into the shop, the classroom, and even your home — with exclusive merchandise specially designed for the film.
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Music that’s more immersive than ever
Composed by Groff for Mediastro Promotion, and mixed by Bruno Preynat, the music in H2O was natively created for Dolby Atmos: the effects and instruments are dynamically delivered throughout the dome.Also exists in 7.1, 5.1 and stereo.
Character animation
To bring our characters to life like actual marionettes, we have developed a novel technique: the animators’ gestures are captured in real time in virtual reality, directly on a 3D stage, thanks to a VR headset. This method enables more natural and intuitive handling that gives the characters supple and lively movements, halfway between a cartoon and an animated soft toy. The result is organic and expressive, offering a unique visual experience.
Who we are
3D Emotion (director / co-producer)
Created in September 2001 by Vincent Arrouy and Stéphane Bertrand, the 3D émotion studio began producing shows for planetariums in 2005 with The Race to Earth. Since then, six other films have been produced, including Polaris and Lucia, both international successes. With GranPa and Zoe, and now, Hazelnuts, the studio is once again introducing endearing characters and lively adventures on a background of space discovery.
Mediastro Promotion (co-producer)
Mediastro Promotion is an association whose aim is to promote a maximum of scientific discoveries through the medium of shows. With Polaris and Lucia, Grandpa & Zoé, and now Hazelnuts. Mediastro Promotion is offering planetariums top quality full dome shows, where science is promoted through action, for the enjoyment of spectators of all ages.
