I first became a fan when i randomly chose to see star trek iv. Enterprise episode the aenar was a subtle nod to cawleys hometown of ticonderoga, new york. Trailer for chance encounter a fan made star trek short film. Mudd in your i a star trek fan film complete on vimeo. A second fan film from the makers of chance encounter. The final frontier, it is the last film featuring the entire cast of the original series. Philip delancy, hayward morse, emily wyatt, and ayvianna snow in chance encounter. Chance encounter a star trek short film by gary obrien. I have been a star trek fan since i was about 10 years old i think, and in. A star trek meets the walking dead mashup, of sorts, the film combines spooky zombie horror tropes with comedic moments and fun characters to create a wonderfully enjoyable space adventure. Directed by gary obrien, chance encounter uses all original characters. Star trek media list a list of 655 titles created 20 aug 2017 short films a list of 36 titles created 07 jul 2017 star trek unofficial a list of 9 titles.
Enterprise had tpol and voyager had tuvok, both of them vulcans like spock. The story is clever and it is easy to relate to the characters in it. Cbs is entirely able to rigorously pursue every fan film if it wants to, but. Picards first season now at an end, showrunner michael chabon answers the biggest questions about the finale and the first 10 episodes of the show. The undiscovered country is a 1991 american science fiction film directed by nicholas meyer. A tale of two cities chance encounter interview with gary obrien.
This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with cbs, paramount pictures, or any other star trek franchise, and is a noncommercial fan made film intended for recreational use. While star trek is best known for looking to the future, the show has also never wasted an operatunity to delve into classical music. Chance encounter, a star trek short film, begins shooting today. Nothing in the fan film can be taken from any actual star trek production. A year ago, writer director gary obrien and cowriter peter laight released their firstever star trek fan film chance encounter and fans were blown away.
Please read this group is united by a love for star trek fan films. A quick behind the scene look at the making of chance encounter a star trek fan production. Chance encounter trailer a star trek short film youtube. Star trek and all related marks, logos and characters are solely owned by cbs studios inc. The holy core a star trek fan film, kickstarter now live. Every star trek movie ranked from worst to best star trek. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Even so, this massive body of work continues to exist and grow. Our whole cast was gathered together for the first and last time yesterday as we successfully completed our last day of filming.
A chance encounter with the old rascal has caused some drastic changes aboard harry mudd, that interstellar rogue, is up to his old tricksand maybe some new ones. Chance encounter 2017 a star trek fan film if you didnt know, as well as being a wage slave and film blogger, i am also a screenwriter, producer, caterer, florist, dead body and whatever job comes up during the low budget filmmaking process. Directed by gary o brien, chance encounter uses all original characters. A star trek fan film trailer a gentle and heart warming science fiction love story, with all original characters, set within the star trek universe. And almost unheard of is a fan film that features a vorta and two jemhadar because the makeup demands are so far beyond the capacities of most fan productions. Due to the generosity of a private donor the holy core became fully funded and went back into.
Of course, the dominion forces are exactly what our heroes encounter. Chance encounter a star trek short film project video thumbnail. Chance encounter interview with gary obrien treksphere. The official star trek fan film guidelines are here and they are onerous. Based in oxfordshire in the united kingdom, over the past eleven years gary and paul had collaborated on eight other short films. There are so many great fan films of star trek it is impossible to pick a favorite. Over the years, characters have enjoyed performances or dabbled in opera themselves, always celebrating how this art form has endured and evolved over the centuries, being invented and reinvented by various species and communities. Star trek natures hunger, star trek encounters silence of the lambs on. Since then, raven has generated an impressive k views. Please login to upload images there are currently no images in this section, please consider adding some poster.
A star trek fan film set during the dominion war is a rare thing in our community. The two best, who have both great budgets but also former cast and writers including walter koenig, george takai, james doonans son, david gerrald and the list goes on and two nearly perfect duplication of the original sets. This short fan episode of star trek has a good feel to it. Chance encounter, a star trek short film, begins shooting. Gary thanks for your kind words about chance encounter there is still lots. It is described as a gentle and heart warming science fiction love story, with all original characters, set. No commercial exhibition or distribution of its content is permitted.
Cawley was given a background part in the new star trek movie following a chance encounter with director j. Chance encounter creators announce new star trek fan film. Chance encounter a star trek short film kickstarter. This article deals with fan made productions or fan films using elements of the star trek franchise. Sartaj garewal in chance encounter 2017 emily wyatt in chance encounter 2017 sartaj garewal and emily wyatt in. Back in january, we brought you the news that the makers of the outstanding star trek fan film chance encounter were once again set to. A gentle and heart warming science fiction love story, with all original characters, set within the star trek universe. Ive had a lot of great experiences both as a viewer and at events designed for fans related to star trek. There is a bit of cgi towards the end that feels a little bit out of place but if you watch the behind the scenes look you can see why they needed to do it. Mike once turned down a certain alist celebritys offer to join them for a night of partying after a strange encounter in an airport. Potemkin the night the stars fell from the sky p10. Paramount pictures and its licensees are the only organizations legally allowed to create commercial products with the star trek name and trademark. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates uk 1 february 2017 internet also known as aka. Sartaj garewal and emily wyatt in chance encounter.
The original series is the best known of these characters, but he is far from the only one. This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with cbs, paramount pictures, or any other star trek franchise, and is a noncommercial fan made film intended for. Contains two fullydetailed and highlyunusual taverns for you to drop easily into any setting. The official star trek fan film guidelines are here and. Chance encounter 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Overall, perhaps our biggest challenge is marketing the finished product and getting it made to a high enough standard to achieve generous viewership on line, and at film. Chance encounter a star trek short film production. The earth starfleet freighter ticonderoga referenced in the star trek. Starship farragutthe price of anythingfull episode by michael.
Sixteen independent star trek fan films released in calendar year 2014 with a. List of fan films highest to lowest rated fan film factor. It is the sixth feature film based on star trek, and a sequel to the 19661969 star trek television series. Chance encounter a star trek short film production update 9.
The fan film community has received some coverage from the mainstream media. Stay tuned for more updates soon as we prepare to enter post. Star trek fan productions are productions made by fans using elements of the star trek franchise. The motion picture would have plenty of time to work out all the kinks but alas, as the movie s dismal tomatometer and decades of fan gags about the motionless picture can attest, all of trek s time off didnt translate into an auspicious bigscreen debut for the crew of the. Chance encounter and is a gentle and heartwarming narrative set in the star trek universe. His first trek fan film, the mustsee chance encounter, was released in 2017 to. Gary obrien is raising funds for chance encounter a star trek short film on kickstarter. A star trek fan film 2017 sartaj garewal and emily wyatt in chance encounter. Climb aboard the fully automated high class prototype starship for a doomed ride.
The crew of the starship lexington encounters an enemy that has some new. The bar has just been raised for star trek fan films. I really enjoyed continues and new voyages but there is something special about the rag tag fan films like this one. The star trek fan film universe is a little more complex than. Mudd in your ia star trek fan film complete on vimeo. In every version of star trek, the crew must have a character that makes decisions solely based on logic and science. Chance encounter a star trek short film production update 4. And it follows the guidelines completely, including dividing the fan film into two lessthan15minute.
Paramount pictures, cbs, and their licensees are the only organizations legally allowed to create commercial products with the star trek name and trademark. The voyage home in a theater on a movie night with my grandmother. A gentle and heart warming science fiction love story, with all original characters, set within the star trek. Consequently, these fan productions are unauthorized and subject to legal issues. The bjo awards is a set of annual awards to recognize achievement in excellence among. On may 2 of last year, gary obrien and paul laight launched a kickstarter to fund their latest short film. Star trek media list a list of 655 titles created 20 aug 2017 see all related lists. This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated. Star trek fan films approved by paramount, with some rules. Fan film factor exploring the world of star trek fan films.
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