Mars Express: Why This Sci-Fi Film Is Different | Interview with Jérémie Périn
This week, we're joined by French director Jérémie Périn to talk about his debut feature film, Mars Express — a bold and stylish animated sci-fi thriller now showing in cinemas across the UK and Ireland.Set in the 23rd century, Mars Express follows private investigator Aline Ruby and her android partner Carlos Rivera as they try to solve the case of two missing university students on Mars. Featuring voice performances from Léa Drucker, Mathieu Amalric, and Daniel Njo Lobé, the film blends noir mystery, futuristic world-building, and thought-provoking themes of AI and identity.In our conversation, Jérémie shares how he transitioned from television to feature filmmaking, the creative freedom animation allows, and the grounded approach he took to sci-fi storytelling. We explore the visual style of Mars Express, the role of music in shaping mood, the technical challenges of animating action, and how AI may shape the future of animation. He also offers practical advice for young directors trying to break into the animation industry.🎬 Mars Express is now playing in cinemas across the UK and Ireland.We now have a Patreon!If you enjoyed the episode and want to see more like this, you can support us directly by becoming a Patreon member:👉 patreon.com/LoveitFilmThe perks:🔹 Shoutouts at the end of every podcast🔹 Exclusive subscriber-only content (coming soon!)Host: Jamie LovettProducers: Chris Lovett & Jamie LovettFounder: Chris LovettCamera Operator: Carl LovettVideo Editor: Carl LovettSound: Carl LovettLighting & Grip: Carl LovettAll content in this video, including but not limited to audio, video, graphics, logos, and text, is the intellectual property of Love it Film and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of this content without express written permission is strictly prohibited.
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