Here is a concise summary of the provided transcript:
**Project Overview**
* The project is a short film called "The Cartridge" about two video game collectors searching for the valuable prototype of the first Mario game.
* The film was shot over 7 days, with a team of familiar collaborators.
**Conception and Creative Process**
* The idea was inspired by YouTube retro game collectors and a fascination with people who are deeply passionate about a specific interest.
* The creator wanted to develop relatable characters with rich backgrounds, which drove the story and setting design.
**Notable Collaborations and Achievements**
* Shigeru Miyamoto (creator of Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong) made a cameo appearance in the film.
* Custom 3D animations and original music compositions (including a remix of Mario themes and an ending credits song by Bigflo and Oli) were created for the project.
**Post-Production and Reception**
* The film's complexity and 20-minute runtime presented a challenge for the team.
* The creator is working on an even longer version of the story, featuring the same characters.
* The film's premiere at the Grand Rex was a success, with 2000 attendees, and the event supported a charity for hospitalized children.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, each with a number and in short sentence form, excluding opinions:
**Production Facts**
1. The project is titled "The Cartridge".
2. The story revolves around two video game collectors searching for a valuable Mario prototype cartridge.
3. The shooting schedule lasted for 7 consecutive days.
4. The project took approximately 8 months to prepare.
5. The initial plan was to shoot during summer, but it was eventually shot in winter.
**Casting and Characters**
6. The cast includes Alison as Tiphaine, Justine as Cathy, and Frédérique (also known as "joueur du grenier") as the seller.
7. The main characters, Flo and Gabi, were designed to have known each other for a long time.
**Crew and Collaborations**
8. Théo is credited with making "Technophobe".
9. Cyp contributed to the scenario, ideas, characters, and universe of the project.
10. Nodey worked on the music composition, incorporating Mario themes.
11. Bigflo and Oli created the ending credits music.
**Notable Appearances and Events**
12. Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong, agreed to appear in a sequence for the movie.
13. This project marked the first time the creator worked with 3D elements in one of their videos.
14. The movie premiere was held at the Grand Rex, attracting an audience of around 2000 people.
15. The event's benefits went to the "cékedubonheur" association, supporting hospitalized children.
**Miscellaneous**
16. The creator disguised themselves as Santa Claus during the Christmas-time shoot to boost team morale.
17. A tradition of having Ludo dance at the end of each shooting day was maintained.
18. The creator is working on a longer version of the story featuring Flo and Gabi.