THE ETHER SHIP

What if the key to communicating with extraterrestrial life wasn't in math or technology, but in music? "Ether Ship" delves into the extraordinary life of Willard Van De Bogart, a pioneering New Age artist and musician whose avant-garde sounds with his group, The Ether Ship, became a secret weapon in the government’s quest to contact UFOs. This is the true story behind "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Drawing inspiration from ancient philosophies, cutting-edge technology, and the counterculture of the 1970s, Willard's music sought to bridge the gap between humans and the unknown. Part musical odyssey and part conspiracy thriller, this documentary unravels the forgotten legacy of a man who was years ahead of his time. Blending archival footage, interviews with historians, government insiders, and UFO researchers, The Ether Ship pieces together the untold story of how art, science, and the supernatural converged in humanity's quest to connect with the Cosmos. 

DIRECTOR: Greg Mallozzi

RELEASE DATE: 2026