The Blimp-Maker

This documentary delves into Igor Pasternak's journey over the last forty years as he seeks to revolutionize cargo transport with his airships. Starting with an airship club in high school in Ukraine, Pasternak's passion led him to establish an airship-design bureau during his studies in civil engineering.

After moving to southern California, he founded Aeros, a company dedicated to building blimps for various applications, including surveillance. The film highlights his prototype, the Dragon Dream, which met a setback when its hangar collapsed, yet Pasternak remains undeterred in his vision to develop a fleet of Aeroscraft airships capable of lifting heavy cargo to remote locations.

Gabe Polsky, known for his acclaimed documentary Red Army, brings his unique perspective to this film, providing insights into Pasternak's relentless pursuit of innovation in the field of aviation.