Genesis 88

Now Franc Sellers tells us about his webseries "Genesis 88":

The team's main motivation was to enjoy the creative process, to learn, and to bring a fictional story and its characters—who eventually became deeply loved—to life. The project was born from a genuine passion for storytelling and the pure pleasure of creating. The series consists of thirteen episodes that make up its first season, but it was conceived with continuity in mind. In fact, the final episode was written with an open ending, paving the way for future seasons.

The series was filmed using a Canon 60D DSLR camera. The choice was driven by practicality: the team had no budget, and the Canon 60D offered the best possible image quality within their limited means. Visually, the creators aimed for bright, vivid colors inspired by the original drawings featured in the opening credits and certain key scenes, evoking a comic book aesthetic. At the same time, they wanted to blend this look with the visual language of Latin American soap operas, infusing it with elements of suspense, mystery, action, humor, and science fiction—hallmarks of the genre they were paying tribute to.

No financial support or subsidies were received. The production was fully self-funded, with all expenses coming directly from the creators' own pockets. Filming was limited to weekends due to the team’s day jobs, family responsibilities, and personal commitments. Despite the challenges, they worked entirely out of passion and dedication. They believe the internet is now an invaluable platform for independent creators, offering visibility and reach that didn’t exist in the past.

The production process was filled with anecdotes, but one stands out in particular. During a key scene that took place in a restaurant parking lot, the team had already filmed several sessions there. On the final two, things got complicated. They began shooting around 8:00 p.m., when the restaurant manager approached and told them they had just 30 minutes to wrap up before a large busload of guests arrived. Miraculously, they managed to shoot twelve or thirteen takes with excellent results. What seemed nearly impossible turned into one of their most successful filming sessions—an unforgettable moment for everyone involved.