Chance encounter 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Star trek deception 2 a star trek fan film youtube. Their main rules are that no fan film set in star trek territory can be longer than 15 minutes. Enterprise episode the aenar was a subtle nod to cawleys hometown of ticonderoga, new york. Based in oxfordshire in the united kingdom, over the past eleven years gary and paul had collaborated on eight other short films. This 20minute, tngera fan film was a perfectlyacted love story with wonderful music, tight editing, very nice costumes and uniforms, and even some physical tngera sets. Star trek and all related marks, logos and characters are solely owned by cbs studios inc. The crew of the starship lexington encounters an enemy that has some new. I have been a star trek fan since i was about 10 years old i think, and in addition to. A gentle and heart warming science fiction love story, with all original characters, set within the star trek. During the first ever star trek fan event at paramount studios this evening, jj abrams made a surprise announcement which could have wide ranging impact for the fan productions based on pressure. Sandbox vr is giving fans the opportunity to join the crew of the uss discovery with the game star trek.
Whether its deepsea diving, constructing starships in orbit, or interspecies dating, trip is good to go. Ever wish you could step into the world of star trek and visit strange new worlds on an away mission. Dark horizon centers around captain jack mccall and the crew of the oceanaclass uss chamberlain, and. Give us a chance cast and creators of the new star trek series speak at new york comic con about the shows legacy, klingons and why its. I rewhatched every rerun of voyager constantly and years later once streaming online became a thing started whatching it yet again. Dark horizon is a fan fiction series created and written by michael gray. The voyage home in a theater on a movie night with my grandmother. It started with my dad whatching star trek voyager which i was instantly hooked on. I have been a star trek fan since i was 9 years old. Encounter at farpoint, the pilot, was broadcast to nielsen ratings of 15. Some of the best episodes are here, and the average quality is quite high. Gary obrien is raising funds for chance encounter a star trek short film on kickstarter. As production was underway on the film star trek iv. Engines of destiny has continuity differences compared to the relics novelization.
Chance encounter a star trek short film by gary obrien. The first season of the american television series star trek. The star trek fan film universe is a little more complex. List of fan films highest to lowest rated fan film factor. The first is a trekzone spotlight interview which is a part of a new series of interviews titled, fan films done right.
The final frontier, it is the last film featuring the entire cast of the original series. A gentle and heart warming science fiction love story, with all original characters, set within the star trek universe. And the title cant say star trek, but it must have the. Engines of destiny memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. The fan film community has received some coverage from the mainstream media. 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. His first trek fan film, the mustsee chance encounter, was released in 2017 to. The official star trek fan film guidelines are here and.
Superb acting, touching story, welldirected, fantastic costumes and vfx. Ghost ship a star trek fan production segment 2 youtube. Fpsd director of chance encounter fan film 0 points 1 point 2 points. For the past four years, the annual treklanta convention has hosted an awards ceremony for the best star trek fan films released during the previous year. They offered him the chance of producing the new series, but he turned them. 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 embark on a mission to bring us a fan film. One of my favorite star trek fan films is chance encounter, cowritten by paul laight and gary obrien, and directed by gary. This short fan episode of star trek has a good feel to it. Star trek fan productions are productions made by fans using elements of the star trek franchise. Fan films cover all franchises and properties, with some of the most elaborate productions riffing on major properties like batman, xmen, transformers, and beyond. Fan film factor exploring the world of star trek fan films.
They discuss a nonspoiler synopsis of chance encounter and the fan film guidelines. A couple of really good videos about chance encounter have been posted on youtube today. The series began in 2002 with the publication of the first story, forms change. The bar has just been raised for star trek fan films. For example, the guidelines limit the length of a fan film to 15 minutes or two parts that, combined, cant be longer than 30 minutes.
The story is clever and it is easy to relate to the characters in it. On may 2 of last year, gary obrien and paul laight launched a kickstarter to fund their. Star trek fan films approved by paramount, with some rules. Star trek, one of the most iconic and influential global television franchises, returns. Cbs halts fan film, for what might be a valid reason part 2. The undiscovered country is a 1991 american science fiction film directed by nicholas meyer. On may 2 of last year, gary obrien and paul laight launched a kickstarter to fund their latest short film. A chance encounter with a mysterious woman named guinan leads him to hitch a ride on the uss jenolen which crashes into a dyson sphere. Initially called the independent star trek film awards, the name was shorted to the bjo awards last year in honor of bjo trimble, the woman credited with saving star trek from an early cancellation by nbc by coordinating the. Chance encounter a star trek short film kickstarter. I first became a fan when i randomly chose to see star trek iv.
Syfy 11 star trek fan films, ranked 11 star trek fan. As i diehard, 54 yearold trek fan, who first followed the series as a small boy. Please read this group is united by a love for star trek fan films. Thinkin about doing a star trek marathon halloween night consisting of nothing but the best horror episodes, and in case others wanted to do the same, i thought maybe we could all list our favorite horror episodes. Jeff russo aimed for the series quality to be comparable to that of a feature film. And this isnt the only star trek fan film bobby has written. Start with50k silver and get a free epic champion on day 7 of new pla. The story is clever and it is easy to relate to the.
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. Exeter rewrote the rules of what a star trek fan film could be and helped to usher in what many call the modern age of fan films. Over the years, ive had a lot of great experiences both as a viewer and at events designed for fans related to star trek. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates uk 1 february 2017 internet also known as aka. The earth starfleet freighter ticonderoga referenced in the star trek. Gary thanks for your kind words about chance encounter there is still lots of work. The two most praised groups of all the star trek fan film producers, are star trek new voyages aka star trek. The fan film community is a vibrant, inspired galaxy of amateur filmmakers who, like many pro filmmakers today, focus their creative energies on iconic fictional universes. 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. Chance encounter interview with gary obrien treksphere. Star trek fan fiction a list of 30 titles created 08 nov 2017 tv series a list of 42 titles. Cawley was given a background part in the new star trek movie following a chance encounter with director j.
Mike once turned down a certain alist celebritys offer to join them for a night of partying after a strange encounter in an airport. Chance encounter a star trek short film project video thumbnail. Back in 2014, the fan series starship farragut released conspiracy of innocence, which bobby also wrote. The holy core a star trek fan film, kickstarter now live. It is described as a gentle and heart warming science fiction love story, with all original characters, set. Paramount pictures, cbs, and their licensees are the only organizations legally allowed to create commercial products with the star trek name and trademark. Discovery will follow the voyages of starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new lifeforms, and one starfleet officer who must learn that to truly understand all things. Star trek media list a list of 655 titles created 20 aug 2017 see all related lists. Usually for this era, fan films just shoot actors in front of green screens and composite in. For anyone who is a fan of star trek, and in particular ds9, this set is a musthave for the collection.
An old buddy of captain archers and renowned as a gifted orbital engineer, trip is a charming southerner with an offbeat sense of humor who is always on the hunt for the next big adventure. While star trek is best known for looking to the future, the show has also never wasted an operatunity to delve into classical music. Six years is a rather long gap between writing star trek fan films, and i was curious to learn a little more about this fellow. 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. Phase ii although each of their episodes has much to recommend it, you might start with world enough and time which is their third episode. It is the sixth feature film based on star trek, and a sequel to the 19661969 star trek television series. Chance encounter creators announce new star trek fan film. No commercial exhibition or distribution of its content is permitted.
On march 1 st they officially launched their kickstarter campaign to fund this project. On the maiden voyage of the new starship enterprise, the crew explores the mystery surrounding the creation of farpoint. Watch now for free featured browse more titles movies. The star trek fan film universe is a little more complex than other creative properties, as cbs and paramount licensing have now clamped down and enacted a new list of legal guidelines for fan films marching forward. Once there, the crew encounters a strange alien life form that can produce visions of personal events displaced in time. 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. Chance encounter feature the bar has just been raised for star trek fan films. The second episode, the naked now had fans and critics concerned that the. Star trek deception 2, a sequel to our original star trek deception fanfilm we released several years ago, is finally complete.
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