McNitt is a writer and director. She explores the cosmic collision of science and art. From astronauts to astrophysicists, McNitt works alongside scientists to tell stories about the human connection to the cosmos. Her films and VR experiences have premiered at festivals including Sundance, SXSW, Hot Docs, Cannes NEXT, AFI Fest, and Tribeca. She’s a two time Intel Science Fair winner, OneFifty creator, and Alfred P. Sloan grant recipient. McNitt is the creator of FISTFUL OF STARS a VR experience following the journey of The Hubble Telescope through the cosmos that drew an audience of over 6,000 people at BRIC! Celebrate Brooklyn. Her VR series SPHERES Executive Produced by Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel is an episodic journey through the songs of spacetime starring Jessica Chastain as the voice of the cos-mos. SPHERES made history at the Sundance Film Festival as the world's first acquisition of a VR experience. At SXSW '24, McNitt premiered her latest experience, ASTRA, a mixed reality journey that transforms your room into a spaceship for a mission to the deepest corners of the cosmos. ASTRA blends storytelling, mixed reality and interactive design with stunning environments, guiding you through a deeply personal yet universal adventure