A film brought to you by the same folks that made contract of evil. Call of the empire is a nonprofit short film produced for the sole purpose of personal enjoyment of the cast, crew and all star wars fans. To spoil or not to spoil new timothy zahn audio books coming star wars celebration vii in orlando. A new star wars fan film has burst onto the scene, and its making major waves on youtube. It features the galaxys most infamous bounty hunter and fan favorite, boba fett. The force and the fury is exactly the fan film we were looking for by keisha hatchett apr 28th, 2017, 8. Apprentice might be the best star wars fan film ive ever seen. A star wars fan film, for festival and convention circuit. The official star wars fan film awards is an annual contest put forth by lucasfilm and atomfilms to showcase and acknowledge the growing genre of fan films made by, for, and about fans of the star wars saga. This might be the best star wars fan film ever made.
If its a short movie, this will only take a few hours. I dont know, i get that this is for star wars fans and not people trying to make serious money off of filmmaking competitions, but ive seen relatively small, obscure brands pony up tens of thousands of dollars for. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. The only disappointment would probably come from you, knowing that i, a nonstar wars fan, had the privilege to watch an early star wars screening before it officially hits the theaters. Troops is a 1997 short mockumentary film directed by kevin rubio that debuted at san diego comiccon international on july 18, 1997 and was subsequently distributed via the internet. Ok star wars fans, we know how powerful we can be when we come together and take action. The distant echo is in an original story arc, intended. Galactic starcruiser, learn about the cute new mandalorian and child. Starkiller sound the new home of star wars fan audio. Its not flawless, and it may suffer from expectations that no film has ever had to live up to. The best short films will be screened at star wars celebration 2015 in anaheim, california. Watch the stormtrooper short that won the star wars fan. Lucasfilm is bringing back its star wars fan film awards, after having retired the contest in 2012.
And while this film falls short of a true hollywoodlevel film work, darth maul. A clone wars fans first reaction to order 66 duration. This is dark legacy, a tenminute excluding credits star wars fan film focusing on the sith. This film gives us a glimpse at the jedi of the new order, and obviously a lot has changed. The distant echo is in an original story arc, intended for fans of both legends and canon, where characters from legends interact with a few characters seen in the new films the force awakens. The force is strong with this one utah film commission. Jul 11, 2017 this is dark legacy, a tenminute excluding credits star wars fan film focusing on the sith. Home to podcasts, parodies, and fully dramatized original stories.
The film is set between the events of revenge of the sith and a new hope, and was produced in cooperation with the make a wish foundation. Make your own star wars fan film for lucasfilms 2016. The star wars fan awards has been expanded to include photo and visual art categories in addition to the existing fan films category. Inspired by shakespeare in love, the film shows the great beard taking a cosmic romantic journey. The episode was originally intended to be the second episode of a seventh season, but production on the television series was halted before the episode was completed.
Dark legacy, an impressive star wars fan film focusing on the. To get it done, over the past two years he worked with a an allvolunteer cast and crew out of the san diego area. The film is set 50 years after return of the jedi, which is a relativity unexplored area in the star wars timeline, and a most interesting one. In the film, imperial stormtroopers from the infamous black sheep squadron patrolling the dune sea on the planet tatooine run into some very familiar characters while being filmed for the hit. Winner of the 2015 audience choice and best nonfiction star wars fan film awards. Darth vader fights between losing padme and serving the new master who promised to save her. The film parodies the tv series cops as a team of stormtroopers patrols tatooine and. Starkiller sound is a community by and for the fans who specialize in bringing their fanhood to life via podcasts, parodies, and especially audio dramas. This week in star wars, we get ready to make our reservations for the star wars. The distant echo is in an original story arc, intended for fans of both legends and canon, where characters from legends interact with a few characters seen in the new films the force awakens and the last jedi. Star wars fan film awards 2016 is accepting submissions. The film is set between the events of revenge of the sith and a new hope, and was produced in cooperation with the makeawish foundation. Marine veteran filmmaker creates star wars fan film.
Watch the stormtrooper short that won the star wars fan film contest close. Congratulations to the star wars fan film awards 2016 winners lucasfilm and are proud to present the winners of the star wars fan film awards 2016 a celebration of fandom and a galaxy far, far away. A lot of times when making fan films, though, many of us do precisely what gl is warning against. Inspired by the award winning 2003 video game star wars. This film is very well done of course, and is notable as a backstory for obiwan kenobi. Following in the footsteps of, our goal is to bring you the very best in star wars fan audio. Have you ever wanted to make a star wars movie of your very own. The maker of the film reached out to dork side of the force to r. Premiering at the 1997 san diego comiccon, troops was one of the first major star wars fan films made.
The following is an interview with tye nelson, the writer and director as well as a cast member of the distant echo. When your friends come ask them to bring any star wars costumes they might have, as well toy laser guns or plastic lightsabers. Help us make star wars history with the first ever live action adaptation of the darth bane trilogy. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. The submission phase of the 2016 star wars fan film awards is now open. Starkiller sound is a brand new community for star wars fan audio on the internet, picking up where left off. The company will start to accept submissions no longer than five minutes this month through. The team at apsis motion pictures have released a new fan film titled star wars. Overall i thought the production value and watchability were pretty high, but the video is super dark and theres a glare on my computer so it may have just been an entirely black screen with dialogue.
The star wars saga continues with movies made by fans. The granddaddy of star wars fan films, troops made its debut on the internet in 1997. The film is a parody of cops, set in the star wars universe. Star wars the clone wars s7e2 a distant echo reaction. May 04, 2017 made way back in 1999, george lucas in love remains one of the best star wars fan films ever. We need your clicks to raise money for jedi noahs foundation to cure pediatric brain cancer. A star wars fan film 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Please enjoy this addition to the star wars universe. There are currently no images in this section, please consider adding some. The following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. Dec 12, 2017 overall, the movie wasnt disappointing. The distant echo is in an original story arc, intended for fans of both legends and canon, where characters from legends interact with a. The inaugural contest in 2002 was the first time lucasfilm had officially sanctioned the genre.
The execution is weak, acting and direction is clunky and too much time is spent on plot lines which defy. Lucasfilm is rewarding the creativity of fans and if you would. Star wars fan film script writing by nathan butler of prelude to hope most diehard star wars fans have heard george lucas infamous quote, a special effect without a story is a pretty boring thing. Lucasfilm and are proud to present the winners of the star wars fan film awards 2016 a celebration of fandom and a galaxy far, far away. May 26, 2017 the team at apsis motion pictures have released a new fan film titled star wars. In fact, it was actionpacked and was very, very entertaining. Fueled only by their passion, a group of fans set out to make a fan film using the greatest story ever told. Watch the film impressive and powerful an incredibly wellmade film riveting from start to finish we want a sithfocused star wars movie after watching this cool fan film a gorgeously dark film exemplary production values and special effects very dark and very good. The clone wars 7x2 reaction a distant echo duration. Steven shulgach collecte des fonds sur kickstarter pour son projet star wars. The fan film that has star wars fans clamoring for more comes from eric demeusy, a lifelong fan. Star wars uncut the fanmade galactic saga continues. At this years star wars celebration, they even held a contest for star wars fan made movies, with a panel of judges that included rogue one. Marine corps veteran and independent filmmaker, has produced the dark resurgence.
With hailey nebeker, jaci twiss, tye nelson, hunter nelson. Its purpose is a nod to all star wars fans, and their passion, says its writer and director, tye nelson, who also stars as jacen solo. Filmmakers of times list of the top 10 star wars fan films talk about their work. The fans may have symbolically won, as evidenced by these cool directors making new star wars movies, but it seems like the star wars brand is now going to have to stay on message. A light in the darkness is a star wars fan film made by fans, for fans. The star wars franchise has become one of the most wellknown movie and transmedia franchises ever created. Scripted by brent friedman, it is the second installment in a fourpart story arc focusing on a ragtag unit of clone commandos, clone force 99. Pages in category fan films based on star wars the following 41 pages are in this category. Star wars fan film rebel scum is too good to exist the nguyen brothers risked their lives to make a star wars fan film that felt truly star wars. Fanbase press interviews actor and filmmaker tye nelson of. In 2007, the contest was renamed the star wars fan movie challenge. The distant echo is in an original story arc, intended for fans of both legends and canon, where. A fan edit making waves on youtube, a phantom edit attempts to make the best of what are, whether you like the prequels or not, poorly written and conceived scripts.
Star wars uncut is a crazy fan mashup remake of the original star wars movies. Celebrating fanmade short films inspired by a galaxy far, far away, the star wars fan film awards will return for the first time in three years, welcoming different genres and styles. A star wars fan film, which can be viewed on youtube, follows the journey of the traditional characters, paying homage to the storylines and genre. The saga continues with over 1500 participants reimagining the classic star wars episode v. Knights of the old republic and prequel to the 2015. Celebrating fan made short films inspired by a galaxy far, far away, the star wars fan film awards will return for the first time in three years, welcoming different genres and styles. Please see the full list of winners below and be sure. Dec 02, 2017 the distant echo is in an original story arc, intended for fans of both legends and canon, where characters from legends interact with a few characters seen in the new films the force awakens. George lucas claimed he wanted all of his film director friends to be. This is a cause that is very close to our hearts and it honors the biggest star wars fan you could. Jun 02, 2016 star wars may be free of george lucas.
The old republic revan fan film a fan film based off of, the science fiction novel, star wars. Use the search bar above or click on one of the sections below. Aug 19, 2016 at this years star wars celebration, they even held a contest for star wars fan made movies. Dec 11, 2015 in many ways, the prequels are not worthy of the disrespect that they garner, but lets face it, if they were not part of the star wars saga, then they would have fallen into obscurity long ago. The old republic revan by drew karpyshyn, produced by diehard fans.
It is due the loyalty of star wars fans that they are still so popular and efforts are made to salvage and excuse them today. The contest celebrating short films shot and edited entirely by fans of the. Its time once again to choose the audience choice award winner of the star wars fan film awards, and voting is now open, so get in and get involved. Mar 07, 2016 and while this film falls short of a true hollywoodlevel film work, darth maul. A group of smugglers discover they picked the wrong cargo in this exciting new star wa check out echoes of darkness. Dark legacy, an impressive star wars fan film focusing on. In the film, imperial stormtroopers from the infamous black sheep squadron patrolling the dune sea on the planet tatooine run into some very familiar. An incredibly wellmade film riveting from start to finish we want a sithfocused star wars movie after watching this cool fan film a gorgeously dark film.
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