Seres Genesis

Now Angel Mario Huerta tell us about his movie "Seres Genesis":

I’ve always loved science fiction, and I guess my main motivation was to create something I truly cared about—something that hadn’t really been done in my country before, at least not at a professional level. I wanted to prove that it was possible to make sci-fi in Mexico. Just imagining spaceships flying over Mexican landscapes was more than enough to get me excited about the project.

Seres: Genesis took around five weeks to shoot, and the entire experience was incredible—I had a great time making it. We used two RED ONE cameras, and it was actually the first feature film in Latin America to be shot with a RED. We started filming just as the first 100 units were released. I chose that camera because of its enormous potential and the fact that it was breaking new ground. I love a good challenge. Visually, I tried to emulate the look and feel of Battlestar Galactica, because I’m a huge fan of the show. It also just fit perfectly with the tone and storytelling style we were aiming for.

The budget was $1.2 million, which we raised through a government incentive program called 226 ISR. Honestly, it’s one of the best systems a government could offer to support filmmaking, especially since it brings private investors into the process—that’s a huge advantage.

As for distribution, I believe technology is making things increasingly accessible. Moving away from 35mm prints and their fragility is a big win for filmmakers everywhere. Digital formats make distribution easier, cheaper, and more controllable. In the long run, this shift will help level the playing field, allowing creativity—not just big budgets—to take center stage.