"Before Mars" complements the highly anticipated National Geographic global event series "Mars" from Academy Award and Emmy winning producers Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and Michael Rosenberg.
“Before Mars” is a heartwarming narrative that explores the themes of self discovery, belonging and family. For those of us who have a wanderer’s soul, our idea of “home” is one that can constantly change. But there is one thing that remains the same, at the end of the day, no matter where our adventures lead us, we can always find our home with the ones we love.
DEVELOPED & CREATED BY
Andy Baker
Tyler Korba
Lloyd Lee Choi
Rebecca Strom
Caitlin Van Horn
Jonathan Bregel
Tyler Ginter
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Variable
CAST
Hana: Nekhebet Juch
Joon: Uatchet Juch
Lily: Joyce Wong
Albert: Peter Judd
Christine: Shea Grant
Madison: Charlie Swan
Katie: Staci Stout
Danielle: Julia Collier
Thrift Store Owner: Tony Scheinman
Truck Driver: Gary Desbien
Carl: Carl Balbach
CREW
Production Company: Variable
Director: Lloyd Lee Choi
Executive Producer: Andy Baker
Executive Producer: Tyler Korba
Executive Producer: Tyler Ginter
Writer: Rebecca Strom
Director of Photography: Kate Arizmendi
2nd Unit Director: Jonathan Bregel
Art Director - Caitlin Van Horn
Producer: Alex Friedman
Production Manager: Paige DeMarco
Production Manager: Jon Simonetta
Production Manager: Kevin Lahr
Project Manager: Leah Wojda
Research Production Coordinator: Lizette Montesinos
Transportation Coordinator: Eric Paperth
Location Manager: Thomas Ahern
1st AC: Chevy Anderson
2nd AC: Mabel Santos Haugen
2nd AC: Lauren Perrin
2nd Unit AC: Rocco Campanelli
DIT: Jeff Levine
Gaffer: Geoff Taylor
Best Boy Electric: Ben Potter
Key Grip: Stratton Bailey
Best Boy Grip: Jackson Bosworth
Swing: Lorenzo Pace
Production Designer: Joe Sciacca
Leadman: Brad Burke
Art Coordinator: Mark Forlenza
Prop Master: Matthew Churchill
Set Decorator: Pele Kruden
Art PAs: Dan Ogorzalek, Derek Basler, Bella Eve
Wardrobe Stylist: Jami Villers
Wardrobe Assistant: Ann Bryant
Hair & Make Up Stylist: Jacqueline Valega
Sound Mixer: Dan Bricker
Astronaut VO Actress: Kristin Lennox
ADR Recording: Mike Jablon at Lau Lapides Company
BTS Filmmaker: Caleb Lee Adams
2033 Rocket Launch DP: Oliver Millar
Special Effects: Jeff Moratti & Karl Thwaites, J&M Special Effects
Set Medic: Kevin Callahan
Production Assistants: Griffin Sager-Gellerman, Chris Marciano, Joseph DiCara, Deana LeBlanc, Mark DiMatta, Joseph Allen
Researchers: Kevin Connell & Natalia Mironova
Ham Radio Researcher: Michael Gilmer, N2MG
POST PRODUCTION
Post Production: Variable
Post Producer: Lareysa Smith
Editorial: Irving Harvey
Editorial Producer: Samuel Gursky
Supervising Editors: Dean Marcial
Editor/Assistant Editor: Caitlin Carr
Color: Company3
Colorist: Jamie O’Bradovich
Color Producer: Katie Andrews
Sound Design/Mix: Defacto Sound
Main Title Design: Brian Everett
Motion Graphics: Konrad & Paul
ORIGINAL SCORE
Composer: Edo Van Breemen
Bass & Guitar: John Walsh
Violin: Sebastian Chow
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, & EWI: Samuel Davidson
Additional Orchestration: Johannes Winkler
CASTING
Genuine: The Real People Company
Donald Case Casting
Background Inc.
Amy Hutchings Casting
EXTRAS
Andrew Friedman, Nicky Torchia, Kristina Zitto, Gia Antonucci, Elaina Braverman, Amber Charland, Emma Keller, Ayanna McLean, Abrielle Pinto, Deborah Rauthag, Caitlin Shilen, Cristin Shilen, Aaliyah Skye, Lily Torello, Dhante Bunbury, Michael Flynn, Paul Galbraith, Thomas Hilden, Clint Ridley, Fawn Strauch, Anne Barschall, Denise Crisci, Karen King, Joe Sblendorio, Caitlin Van Horn, Jon Simonetta, Adam Quinn, Ben Zeller, Daniel Zeller, John Franco, Stephen Pyle, Hayden Oliver, Devin Henry, Giuseppe Aldama, Wyatt Robbins, Ian Binnie, Benjamin Carter, Alyssa Picarelli, Gabriella Di Domenico, Gianna Ferazi, Kelly Marie Flynn, Kristin Flynn, Megan Flynn, Regina Byrne, Adreanna Oles, Steve Figura, John Klein, Ronald Roce, Michael Wood
SPECIAL THANKS
Courteney Monroe, Tim Pastore, Matt Renner, Hugh Fitzpatrick, Radical Media, Imagine Entertainment, AbelCine, ARRI, Eastern Effects, Handheld Films, Works Camera, Van Power, Partos Co., Neith Juch, MusicBed, Mr. T.J. Briggs of Ellenville, Ellenville Police and Fire Depts., Ellenville School District, The Town of Ellenville, NY
