AI-dubbed Swedish sci-fi movie 'Watch the Skies' came about after the director had coffee and tarts with a local UFO chaser group (interview)

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May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM

• •Victor Danell, the director of "Watch the Skies," discusses the film's influences, including Spielberg and nostalgia, and incorporates the Swedish tradition of Fika.
• •The film utilizes AI-driven "visual dubbing" by Flawless AI to expand its audience.
• •The movie is set in 1996 and follows a teenage girl's quest to uncover the mystery of her father's disappearance, drawing inspiration from "The X-Files."
• •The film features the authentic UFO Sweden group, and the team used custom-built lenses to achieve a retro look.
• •The film's American debut is set for May 9, 2025.

In an exclusive interview, director Victor Danell discusses his upcoming Swedish sci-fi film "Watch the Skies," a nostalgic tale set in 1996 about a teenage girl investigating her father's disappearance tied to UFO sightings. The movie, set to debut in the US on May 9, 2025, features the use of AI-driven "visual dubbing" to reach a wider audience. The film draws inspiration from 80s and 90s sci-fi films and incorporates elements of Swedish culture, like the communal Fika. The film's authenticity is enhanced by its connection to the real UFO Sweden group and the use of custom-built lenses for a retro aesthetic.

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