Documentary Feature AFIN 136

INVISIBLE THREADS- From Wireless to War

Directed by Joseph Sikorski

AFIN 2022 Nominee

  • 2022
  • 1h 56m
  • USA
  • History
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Synopsis

On the eve of an imminent global conflict- spies, subterfuge and sabotage emerge in America as the birth of a new technology changes the world forever. While Tesla, Marconi and a mysterious German wireless plant compete for radio supremacy off the east coast of NY, the unseen casualties of war threaten to divide a nation. Hidden secrets, destruction and a legendary ship sinking were all part of a forgotten wireless plant called Telefunken... A story linked through history by invisible threads.

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Director's Biography

Joseph Sikorski, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Joseph Sikorski Director

Joseph Sikorski is an award-winning independent filmmaker/researcher who has appeared on CBS News, the Travel Channel’s Mysteries at the Museum, and Penn Jillette’s popular Sunday School podcast. His recent documentary TOWER TO THE PEOPLE- Tesla’s Dream at Wardenclyffe Continues was selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ for its prestigious Core Collection. He has spent over a decade researching his latest documentary INVISIBLE THREADS- From Wireless to War. As a dedicated supporter of the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, he continues to advocate on their behalf with the goal of restoring the historic site while creating an inspirational museum / innovation center.

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Recognised in this category at AFIN 2022, as announced that season.

  • Best Cinematography Honorable Mention

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INVISIBLE THREADS- From Wireless to War was an official Nominee for Best Visual Effects at the AFIN International Film Festival 2022, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.

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