Star wars fan film award winners screening fan film friday birth of a monster. In this trailer, revisit past winners and entries ranging from animation to liveaction comedy, and get an important tip from lucasfilms pablo hidalgo. However, if youre a star wars fan, youre too busy waiting for the december 18 release of star wars. Star wars director jj abrams tells the bbc some of the rumours surrounding his new film are true. The star wars fan film awards, a celebration of fan creativity inspired by a galaxy far, far away, are back and the winners will have been announced. 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. Documentary, short 10 april 2015 usa a group of filmmakers set off to make a star wars movie. The commonly shared, rolling popculture achievement that once upon a. Inspired by the award winning video game star wars. Star wars 9 finds its creature designer screen rant. Writers can create their own star wars adventures written entirely in russian. Subscribe to star wars on youtube at like star wars on. Make your own star wars fan film for lucasfilms 2016 contest shares. The gritty tale of an imperial stormtrooper who is forced to confront his past in the heat of a battle.
Just in time to win moron of the year award for 2015. A star wars story award winning fan film by mike the marine. Fan films show casing the fans love of a galaxy far far away. Film awards films darth vader star wars fan stars fictional. The star wars fan awards has been expanded to include photo and visual art categories in addition to the. It was the first entry in the series to be produced by the walt disney company, which had purchased lucasfilms ltd. For some actors, like ford and fisher, being in a star wars movie is a great career catalyst. The original trilogy has some great performances from the likes of harrison ford, carrie fisher, mark hamill, oscarnominated alec guinness, and others. Winner of the 2015 audience choice and best nonfiction star wars fan film awards.
Lucasfilm has announced that the star wars fan film awards is now known as the fan awards. Make your own star wars fan film for lucasfilms 2016. With the recent announcement of the 2018 star wars fan film award winners, heres a comprehensive guide to the best star wars fan films that are floating around the internet. Maz kanata is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. For others, like natalie portman and ewan mcgregor, it kind of has no discernable impact. While fury road could possibly be the best action film or best cinematography, the best film for 2015 cant reasonably be determined until late. Please see the full list of winners below and be sure. Star wars fanon in russian, or, is the russianlanguage star wars wikia of fan invention. The official star wars fan film awards star wars fanpedia fandom. He has composed nearly all of the music heard in the star wars films. Lost star wars short film black angel finds its wings. I imagine there were a ton of entries this year, and it probably wasnt an easy task to narrow all of those down. The contents can include canon material but any storylines made are not recognized as canon.
Star wars of course stands as one of the great filmic touchstones of our times. This week in star wars, we get ready to make our reservations for the star wars. The highest profile of these programs has been lucasfilms official star wars fan film awards, launched in 2000. The film described as the epic fan film that will change the game comes from awardwinning team and lifelong star wars fans. Episode ix the rise of skywalker is a 2019 american epic space opera film produced, cowritten, and directed by j. Maz, a former pirate and smuggler, is more than 1,000 years old and manages an interstellar tavern in a castle on the fictional planet takodana. The star wars film series, which developed into a trilogy of trilogies and which has been rebranded as the skywalker saga, was released beginning with the original trilogy episodes iv, v and vi, 19771983, followed by the prequel trilogy episodes i, ii and iii, 19992005 and the sequel trilogy episodes vii, viii and ix, 20152019. He has also composed scores for multiple other wellknown movies and television shows. Academy award for the first star wars film, was back along with the iconic refrain he wrote 38.
But the star wars fan film awards 2016 is starting and they posted in the dos and dont this. Acting is a huge part of star wars, as it is the performers who bring iconic characters to life. Neal scanlan, the creature designer for rian johnsons stars wars. In 2007, the contest was renamed the star wars fan movie challenge. Entrants can submit their films now through january 16, 2015 the best selections. Winner of the 2016 filmmaker select star wars fan film award. Revan star wars fan film 2015 is a nonprofit fan film based on the book star wars the old republic. Kevin smith hosts and showcases all the awardwinners, from star warsthemed spoofs to documentaries and mockumentaries. Lucasfilm has announced the winners of the 2016 star wars fan film awards, and theyve released the short films of the seven winners for you to watch, which ive embedded for you below.
Seven short films in seven different categories were announced as the winners of the 2016 star wars fan film awards at star wars celebration europe. I hope this is not too off topic for the forum i had no clue where else to ask. It should be noted that the lesser evil was the correct 5 minute length for the contest. Having nothing to gain, and nothing but the passion to drive them, they create something they love. When i saw the first star wars film in 1977, i was blown away. Most fan films are humorous and they are mostly fanon although some may contain elements or mentioning of canon. To give you a sense of films that have won in the past, here is a playlist with all of the winners from 2015. Episode iv a new hope, has so far been the most decorated of the franchise when it comes to the academy awards. Lucasfilm announces the return of the star wars fan film. Galactic starcruiser, learn about the cute new mandalorian and child. The inaugural contest in 2002 was the first time lucasfilm had officially sanctioned the genre.
If you want to use music or sound clips in your video, only use sound materials provided in the pack on the website. Read more star wars fanonpedia is a polishlanguage star wars wikia of fan invention. This engaging mini movie won the filmmaker select prize at the 2015 star wars fan film awards and was chosen by kathleen kennedy herself. 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. We are continually amazed by the creativity of star wars fans, and this years entries truly dazzled and delighted us. The star wars fan film awards, a celebration of fan creativity inspired by a galaxy far, far away, are back.
Having nothing to gain, and nothing but the passion. The company will start to accept submissions no longer than five minutes this month through. It is the third installment of the star wars sequel trilogy, following the force awakens 2015 and the last jedi 2017, and the final episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. John towner williams was born on february 8, 1932, in floral park. The following script is from the new force behind star wars which aired on dec. A group of filmmakers set off to make a star wars movie. Knights of the old republic and prequel to the 2015 star wars fan. The best short films will be screened at star wars celebration 2015 in anaheim, california. Winner of the 2015 spirit of fandom star wars fan film award. Scanlans return is good news for star wars fans who enjoyed the designs for the many alien species that were introduced into the star wars world in the last jedi, particularly the porgs, who became fanfavorites before the movie was even released. The star wars fan film awards, a celebration of fan creativity inspired by a galaxy far, far away, are back and the winners will have been. Michelle, an imaginative sevenyear old, lies entangled in the schemes of her little brother while trying to save her toys and obey her mom. The best short films of that year were screened at star wars celebration 2015 in anaheim, california.
Star wars fan film awards star wars celebration anaheim. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Online streaming will be showcased during the festival. The scifi channel presents a tv spectacular honoring the best homemade satires of the star wars universe from lucasfilms first offical star wars fan film awards. The force awakens, she is a computergenerated cgi character voiced and performed through motion capture by lupita nyongo. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. Created by iron horse cinema, this old republic story depicts a talkative sith warrior named darth zeanis attacking a jedi master and his padawan on a planets wooded surface. The force awakens to get excited over award season just. Made way back in 1999, george lucas in love remains one of the best star wars fan films ever. The film was not nominated for any golden globes or producers guild award. It is not just down to the makers of the film, but those who star in it also. Abrams, introduced new characters and elaborated on the stories of favorites such as han solo and princess leia. This engaging minimovie won the filmmaker select prize at the 2015 star wars fan film awards and was chosen by kathleen kennedy herself.
Inspired by shakespeare in love, the film shows the great beard taking a. The awards formerly permitted only documentary, mockumentary, and parody entries, while prohibiting serious fan fiction. The forge studios extraction star wars fan film awards 2016 project. Fueled only by their passion, a group of fans set out to make a fan film using the greatest story ever told. Lucasfilm is bringing back its star wars fan film awards, after having retired the contest in 2012. Rescue mission is a passion project born from the idea of breaking the bounds of achievability. 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. The official star wars fan film awards is an annual contest put forth by lucasfilm ltd. 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. Star wars hasnt even come out yet, how can you be sure it will be good. Take a load off and enjoy watching many of the winning films of lucasfilms star wars fan film awards from 2015 2018.