A fascinating and fabulous exclusive interview with writer/director DEAN ALIOTO discussing his latest documentary, THE ALIEN PERSPECTIVE. The truth IS out there; just open your mind.
SYNOPSIS: THE ALIEN PERSPECTIVE offers a bold and groundbreaking take on the UFO and alien phenomenon. This first installment of a two-part movie series takes audiences on a journey unlike any before—exploring the UFO phenomenon not from humanity’s viewpoint, but for the first time, from the perspective of the visitors themselves. Seven years in the making, this unique project features insights from world-renowned scientists outside the UFO field, including NASA directors and esteemed professors from Oxford and more. These experts delve into the possible motivations and reasons behind extraterrestrial visits to Earth and their interactions with humans. The film not only examines compelling evidence from the most credible UFO cases but also explores how these encounters impact humanity on a deeper level. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, The Alien Perspective invites you to consider the phenomenon in a whole new light.
Written and Directed by DEAN ALIOTO, THE ALIEN PERSPECTIVE features exclusive interviews with Futurist, Astrophysicist Professor Michio Kaku; Actor, Comedian & UFO Researcher Dave Foley; Investigative Reporter/Author Leslie Kean; NASA Deputy Scientist of TESS Program Elisa Quintana; Philosopher Dr. Nick Bostrom; Philosopher David Chalmers; Retired Navy Master-at-Arms Sean Cahill; Former British Ministry of Defense Nick Pope; SETI Institute Senior Astronomer Seth Shostak; Ariel School Experiencer Salma Siddick; Academy Award-Winning Special FX Designer, Inventor Doug Trumbull; Astronomer, Inventor, Ufologist Marc D’Antonio; Author “Fire In The Sky” Travis Walton; Quantum Researcher Deep Prasad; Professor, Entrepreneur, Ufologist Paul Hynek; Professor of Biological Anthropology Dr. Michael Masters; Retired USA Security Forces, Author James Penniston; Retired Navy Radar Specialist Senior Chief Kevin Day; and France CNES Program Astrobiology Scientist Michael Viso.
From beginning to end, THE ALIEN PERSPECTIVE fascinates, entertains, and opens the mind. And that’s exactly what DEAN ALIOTO does in this exclusive interview. Examining not only the structure of the documentary, but the impetus behind it, Dean and I discussed, among others:
- the concept of extraterrestrial life and their potential perception of humanity
- 66 interviews from various experts, expanding from an initial plan of 15
- the interview process and selecting subjects
- the process was very much a discovery, where one interview would lead to another, as the subjects would recommend talking to other experts and individuals with unique perspectives on the UFO phenomenon.
- approaching interviews with an open mind
- moving beyond the typical human-centric narratives; seeking out individuals who could offer new angles and hypotheses, such as the extratempestrial theory and the simulation hypothesis
- imagining how extraterrestrial beings might view humanity, which helped shape the questions he asked
- the non-linear structure and the use of animation to enhance the storytelling
- presenting a fresh perspective on UFO phenomena, appealing to both believers and skeptics
- the intuitive process of filmmaking and the importance of letting the material guide the narrative
- developing a through-line
- it took 6 months of editing and rearranging the various interview segments before Dean was able to find the right structure and flow for the documentary
- killing your darlings
- organizing the interviews and theories into distinct “pods” or chapters
- end result was an unconventional, non-linear approach that allows the viewer to engage with the different perspectives presented
- collaboration with animation director Arvid Steen in enhancing the visual storytelling of the film
- visual approach helped bring more life and immediacy to the testimonies, allowing the audience to better imagine and connect with the experiences being described
- the power of combining the first-hand accounts with evocative visuals
- the evolution of the project from a short film to a two-part documentary series
- filmmaking insights
- and more!
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by debbie elias, Exclusive Interview 01/06/2025
THE ALIEN PERSPECTIVE is now available digitally worldwide including on AppleTV+ and Prime Video.
