STEP STEP A city fighting to save its youth, a step team rising to the challenge
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The Ivory Game
Follow the illegal ivory trade from Africa to China through the under-cover stories of four dedicated activists for Africa’s elephants.
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STEP celebrates the unquenchable spirit of an all-female step team as they train, compete and work to be the first in their family to attend college.
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Telling climate stories from around the world through the Film4Climate Global Video Competition.
1st place - "3 Seconds" Learn MoreUnseen Enemy
A call-to-action documentary about a danger we all face: the increasing occurrence of epidemics and the threat of a worldwide pandemic
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In the News
"One of the most emotionally-charged documentaries you’ll ever see."
The Seattle Times
Midsummer in Newtown
In the News
Director Amanda Lipitz discusses why STEP is an important story in the face of current events.
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STEP
Connect the Dots
Film4Climate
Telling climate stories from around the world through the Film4Climate Global Video Competition.
Learn MoreUnseen Enemy
A call-to-action documentary about a danger we all face: the increasing occurrence of epidemics and the threat of a worldwide pandemic
Learn MoreSTEP
STEP celebrates the unquenchable spirit of an all-female step team as they train, compete and work to be the first in their family to attend college.
Learn MoreThe Ivory Game
Follow the illegal ivory trade from Africa to China through the under-cover stories of four dedicated activists for Africa’s elephants.
Learn MoreMidsummer in Newtown
A powerful film that encompasses two stories: a community that refused to be defined by tragedy, and the transformative power of the arts.
Now showingOcean Warriors
A global network of activists, journalists and scientists risk their lives to battle poachers and organized crime on the high seas.
Learn MoreWe The Voters
We The Voters: 20 Films for the People unravels how U.S. democracy works and asks Americans to seize the power of their vote
Learn MoreNaledi: A Baby Elephant's Tale
The true story of a baby elephant born into a rescue camp in Botswana, who, at one month of age, is suddenly orphaned.
Learn moreStories + Action = Impact
We create great stories, but inspiring change with lasting impact is what sets us apart. Through our films, television programs, and engaging digital series we introduce audiences to the most critical issues of our time.
Founded by Paul G. Allen and Jody Allen, Vulcan Productions creates content across all platforms, and spotlights Mr. Allen's work in wildlife, science, climate, oceans, education, technology, current social issues, history and the arts.
We shepherd ideas from development to production and campaigns that resonate long after the final frame leaves the screen.
Our award-winning projects include The Ivory Game, Racing Extinction, Naledi: A Baby Elephants Tale, Academy Award®-nominated Body Team 12, Mind of a Giant, We the Economy, We the Voters, Ocean Warriors, #ISurvivedEbola, Girl Rising and The Blues. Upcoming releases include STEP and Unseen Enemy.
Our films entertain. They electrify. They transform audiences from passive viewers into active participants who engage on issues that affect us all.
- Great storytelling about the real issues of our time
- Innovative, large-scale campaigns that turn action into impact
- Meaningful engagement with audiences to drive change
Making stories with measurable impact
Extraordinary resources, committed partnerships
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Vulcan Productions initiates, develops and supports projects of substance and enduring significance. We believe in the power of stories to change minds and ignite action. Through our collaborative partnerships, Vulcan Productions tells powerful stories that help audiences understand the world around them, respond to challenges, and bring about lasting change.
Meet our Team
Great films—those that not only entertain but challenge, provoke, and inspire—are rare. The talents of the team behind them must be of equal greatness.
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