Feature Film

Starcatcher

A kind-hearted space fairy, disguised as a human, embarks on a transformative journey to Earth, where her selfless acts of generosity unleash a miraculous connection to the stars and reveal the profound power of kindness and community.

Produced by

Astrella Productions

Directed by

Julia Dr. Kretschmer-Wachsmann

Project Description

Starcatcher brings to life a beloved Grimm Brothers' fairy tale with a vibrant visual experience and a magical musical performance. The story follows a kind-hearted space fairy who embarks on a mission to Earth, leaving behind her home planet and her beloved sister. Disguised as a poor human child, she ventures into the world, giving away her few possessions to those in need. Accompanied by a wise lark, she navigates her journey with compassion and bravery. When the poor girl has nothing left to give, something miraculous happens: Stars fall from the sky as silver coins into her beautiful new dress. With these coins, she builds a magnificent house with a foundation made of stardust — the material we are all made of. This home becomes a haven where everyone is welcome to celebrate life in all its diversity and to approach the world with love and kindness. Starcatcher delivers a profound message: true enlightenment comes from acts of kindness and generosity. By intertwining themes of charity and the universal connection of stardust, the show encourages audiences to see themselves as part of a greater whole, united by the magic within us all to make the world a better place.

About the Director

Dr. Julia Kretschmer-Wachsmann is a Hamburg (Germany) based producer and director. She holds a doctorate in musicology and literary studies. Also she is a trained Soprano, performing at many events.

In 2017 she created a planetarium live performance for young kids and families. Under the title "The Star Fairy and the Moon Knight" this performance is adapted for special season events like Easter holidays and Christmas time and was successfully performed by herself and other cast hundreds of times in several German Planetariums.

In 2021 she produced the 4K fulldome show"Der kleine HÃ¤welmann", based on a novel from German writer Theodor Storm, based on the same named Audio CD with many famous German singers, also produced by her. For the visuals she teamed up with Berlin based Illustrator and Animator Jan Siggel, who created beautiful colorful characters and landscapes. That show since then is running successfully in many German speaking Planetariums.

After that success, she produced "Sterntaler", based on a story by the Brothers Grimm. Again, Jan Siggel created the visuals. The German premiere in July 2023 was so successful that Julia translated the show and re-recorded all the music to present the english version "Starcatcher" which had its world premiere at the Fulldome Festival Brno 2024. After more than 50.000 kids enjoyed the German version, Julia is ready to spread the joy of Starcatcher into the world.