stories that explore, reveal, and remember…
Mercury 7 Films is the creative home of filmmaker, Zachary Weil, focused on telling powerful, human-centered stories across documentary and narrative forms.
Drawing inspiration from the pioneering spirit of NASA’s original Mercury 7 astronauts, this label explores how individual lives intersect with defining moments in history — from the space age to stories still unfolding today.
Erased for Space: An Apollo Story
Currently in pre-production, Erased for Space: An Apollo Story is a two-part limited documentary series that explores the hidden, human cost behind the construction of two pivotal NASA facilities: the Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida, and the Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi.
about the filmmaker
Zachary Weil is a two-time Emmy® Award-winning producer // director, and the founder of Contact Light. His acclaimed documentaries, When We Were Apollo and When We Were Shuttle, aired on PBS and earned regional Emmy® awards. As a narrative producer, his genre-bending feature Dead Mail premiered at SXSW 2024, and is now streaming on Shudder and AMC+. His latest film, Liz Here Now, starring Oscar® nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, is currently in post-production..
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