SUPERPOSITION
Documentary | 90 Minutes | Color | 16:9 | Stereo | USA | 2025
Follow a team of the world’s leading scientists and engineers as they strive to build the most powerful scientific tool ever imagined, a quantum computer. Powered by the laws of nature, it could transform society. Amid breakthroughs and setbacks, they reach a turning point in practical quantum computing.
About the film
Imagine a world where new medicines are discovered in days instead of years, where batteries last for weeks, not hours, where data is nearly impossible to hack, and clean energy is no longer a dream but a reality. These breakthroughs, and many more, are within reach, thanks to one of the most powerful tools science has ever pursued: the quantum computer.Since physicist Richard Feynman’s call to action in 1981, scientists and engineers around the world have been chasing this vision, trying to harness the strange, powerful laws of nature to solve humanity’s most complex problems. Progress has been steady but hard-won, marked by skepticism, setbacks, and the quiet persistence of those willing to go further.In 2023, a major milestone was reached. A pioneering team at IBM unveiled Quantum System Two, an entirely new quantum computing platform, redefining what’s possible and pushing the boundaries of what was once considered science fiction. It was the result of years of lab work, deep research, and sleepless nights, an effort fueled by passion, sacrifice, and the belief that this technology could change the world.This film captures that story.Through unprecedented access to the people behind the machine, we dive into the lives, challenges, and breakthroughs of the IBM team. We’ll explore how the technology works, how the system was designed, and what it took, personally and professionally, to bring it to life.This is more than a story about science. It’s about vision, perseverance, and the power of human collaboration. A reminder of the good we can achieve when we work together. The future of quantum computing is still being written, but this was the moment everything changed.
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Credits
Ray Zablocki ( Director and Producer )
Ray Zablocki is a seasoned filmmaker and producer, he has spent over two decades producing creative projects for some of the world’s most recognized brands and media companies, including Warner Bros. Discovery, Sotheby’s, Google, IKEA, Benjamin Moore Paints, Condé Nast, and the Associated Press. With a foundation in design and technology, and a great respect for journalism, Ray specializes in documentary work that not only inspires but connects with an audience. Now, with his first feature length documentary, Ray brings his extensive background in storytelling to the world of long-form cinema, marking an exciting new chapter in his career.
Andrew Smith ( Director of Photography )
Andrew Smith is an award-winning, visually driven cinematographer with over 16 years of experience across documentary, narrative, and commercial work. His keen eye for composition and nuanced understanding of light have earned recognition from festivals including Cannes Lions, the Telly Awards, and the Brand Film Festival. Recent credits include additional cinematography on an upcoming feature by Terrence Malick, where he contributed over several years to a visual exploration of curiosity and humanity’s complex relationship with the natural and man-made world. He is currently filming a feature documentary following a diverse group of international women chess players in pursuit of the Grandmaster title a project that draws on his extensive experience working in remote and sensitive environments. With a foundation in photography, Andrew brings a refined visual sensibility to every project, aiming to craft authentic, resonant cinematic experiences across genres and scale.
Leo Fleming ( Editor )
Leo Fleming’s work spans a wide range of formats, from commercial and social content across all major platforms to documentaries and feature films. His portfolio includes national brand campaigns as well as intimate, character-driven narratives, all unified by a strong emphasis on storytelling and narrative structure. A meticulous approach to editing has earned him recognition including Emmy and Webby Awards, with additional projects premiering at film festivals worldwide, including South by Southwest.
Michael T. Vollmann ( Story Supervisor )
Michael is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and editor. His directorial debut, The 414s, premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and was acquired by CNN Films. He co-edited the 2020 Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Boys State and most recently served as lead editor and co-writer of The Romantics, a four-part Netflix series on the legacy of Bollywood icon Yash Chopra. His editing credits include Meltdown: Three Mile Island (Netflix), Truth to Power (LiveNation), Red, White and Wasted (Tribeca Film Festival), and The Blood is at the Doorstep (SXSW).
Grier Dill ( Animation )
Grier Dill has worked in agencies, film, and television for nearly 20 years in New York City. Now he leads a team of creatives that tackle ambitious TV graphics packages, cinematic visuals for film, animations, and every other kind of motion design that doesn’t fit neatly into one box. Once Within A Time ( 2022), Vitamins for Life (2017), Visitors (2013), Above Average Presents (2012).
Crystal Grooms Mangano ( Composer )
Crystal is a composer, music supervisor, and music editor whose work spans multiple genres. Her recent scoring credits include Mom & Dad's Nipple Factory, a touching documentary about one family's journey through breast cancer. Other projects include No Escape, a thriller following a vlogger pushing the limits of his world of excess; Across the Ocean, a story of two women finding their paths across continents; Duty Free, which explores ageism in America; and Asperger’s Are Us, a SXSW selection for which she earned a Hollywood Music in Media Award nomination. As a music supervisor, Crystal has worked on a range of projects including the Netflix series The Madness, Dolly Parton’sHeartstrings, and numerous independent films. She also serves as a music editor for Amazon’s Invincible.
PRODUCTION PARTNERS
Secret Weapon Studios - Production Services
Secret Weapon Studios is a group of independent directors, producers, production managers and coordinators with countless years in the industry. Featuring a one-of-a-kind vetted crew network, super-fast local crew searches, remote project management and 24/7 support for any filmmaker and content producer. They've built their offerings on the foundation of hard won, real-world experience on narrative features, documentaries, TV series, branded content and more.
Greg Olliver, Nuna Eboe, Daniel Seith
Jaselle Martino ( Line Producer )
Jaselle Martino is a Trinidadian-born Producer + Creative with a strong track record of creating engaging narrative, branded, and documentary content for over nine years. Her experience spans various networks and platforms, including HBO, Disney/ABC Television, PBS, and Hulu, among others. Disney+ 10-episode docu-series Growing Up (2022), Don’t Go Far (Cannes Film Festival 2018), Take Me Home (Toronto Short Film Fest 2017).
Witchcraft Motion Picture Company - Post Production Services
Noah Lang ( Post Producer )
Two time Independent Spirit Award Nominated film, episodic and branded producer based in LA and NY. Past clients include Hasbro, Knob Creek, IBM, Nespresso, Lincoln, JCPenney, Dior, JP Morgan Chase, Benjamin Moore, Moet & Chandon, Uniqlo, Chevy, Infiniti and many more with Digiday and Native Advertising nominations and wins. Cannes, Sundance, TIFF, Telluride, Tribeca, Deauville, LAFF, Frontieres, US in Progress, TAP, and SXSW alum.
SEPTEMBER CLUB - Editing
September Club is an editorial driven production company that specializes in documentaries — from feature films to digital shorts & docu-series. Our clients include directors, producers, distributors and brands. Our work has been featured at film festival such as Sundance, Toronto, Venice, Cannes and SXSW and has been produced in collaboration with clients such as Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, A&E Films, CNN Films, AppleTV+, BBC Films, Live Nation, NatGeo and ESPN Films.
This film was made with support and access from IBM Research.
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