Welcome to Following Films, the podcast where we explore the art and craft of filmmaking through conversations with the people who bring movies to life. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today, we’re diving into The Silent Planet's haunting and atmospheric world (2024), a sci-fi thriller that blends psychological tension with existential dread. Directed by Jeffrey St. Jules, The Silent Planet follows two inmates sentenced to a lifetime of hard labor on a remote world. As isolation takes its toll, their grip on reality begins to slip, forcing them to confront the past they’ve tried to forget. It’s a film that raises deep questions about memory, identity, and what it means to be truly alone. In this episode, I sit down with Jeffrey St. Jules to discuss the inspiration behind the film, its unique approach to storytelling, and how they crafted such an immersive, otherworldly experience. The Silent Planet is now available on digital