Fan Film News - Part 19

5 FREE Freaky Filmmaking Programs for Macs

3 | March 3rd, 2009 | Posted in Analysis, Education, Fan Film, Filmmaking, Mainstream Media, Review, Software, TV

The economy is making life tough for everyone these days; we all have to cut back and find ways to stretch a buck. When it comes to creative projects like making a fan film, it’s even more crucial to scrimp where you can. However, if you have a Mac and are looking for some FREE ways to make your next flick—or at least give it some visual flair—you need to discover the cool creations of Zach Poff.

Zach Poff’s website mentions that he’s “a New York area digital media artist” as well as a teacher of Sound Art at Cooper Union School of Art in NYC. And another thing he does? The guy creates wild, free video software. From stop-motion animation to interactive audio sample triggering via video (Whaaa? You’ll see), Poff’s offing some unusual stuff here…and it’s all gratis! Read More »

Whedonverse Serenity / Firefly Fan Film Needs Extras

2 | March 2nd, 2009 | Posted in Fan Film, Filmmaking, Mainstream Media, News, TV

Disappointed by Dollhouse? Wish Joss Whedon was still bustin’ out Buffy? Well, we can’t help you with those, but if you’re dying to return to the world of Firefly and Serenity, here’s your opportunity to not only see a new story, but to be in it!

Big Damn Fan Films, LLC is looking for extras to be in a Western/Chinese bar brawl scene for its new flick, Browncoats: Redemption, which will be shooting near Ocean City, MD during the first two weekends of April.

You won’t get paid, but meals and drinks will be provided during production; if you’re coming from a distance, you have to cover your own transportation and lodging, although they have a deal set-up for discounted rooms with a local resort if you need ‘em.

If this sounds up your alley, drop the casting director, Heather F, an email, with the subject line of “Redemption Extra: Ocean City,” as well as a digital photo of yourself. Send it all [email protected] no later than March 26th, 2009. And if you go, drop FCT a line and let us know how shooting went!

Quantum Leap Fan Film Lands This Month!

0 | March 2nd, 2009 | Posted in Batman, Fan Film, Filmmaking, History, Mainstream Media, News, Public Screening, Star Trek, TV, Writing,

RASCO Motion Pictures stunned fandom a few years ago with Star Trek Vs. Batman, a seemingly terrible idea that was far more enjoyable than anyone would have suspected (see my old review for more). Now the RASCO crew is putting the finishing touches on a new effort that honors yet another cult TV series: Quantum Leap.

The Nineties time-travel show always had a strong following, so it’s sort of surprising that Quantum Leap: A Leap to Di For is the first fan film to add to the adventures of Dr. Sam Beckett. The 60-minute flick lands the hero in August, 1997, faced with the opportunity to save the life of Princess Diana, who tragically died that month in Paris.

The flick, produced entirely in Indiana, will debut on March 27, 2009 at Leapback 2009, a fan convention being held in Hollywood, CA to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the show. The fan film will hit the internet a month later on April 18.

As a plus for fans, Deborah Pratt, co-producer and writer of the original Quantum Leap series, is involved with the fan film, reprising her role as the voice of the temperamental hybrid computer, “Ziggy.”

While RASCO’s main force, writer/director Christopher Allen, been working on original films as of late—and will premiere his latest, A Time For The Heart at the IMAX Downtown in Indianapolis on April 18—he’s still excited about making fan films: “My last fan effort (Star Trek vs. Batman) opened more doors for my career than everything else prior to it. No one should underestimate the capability of what fan-based films can do, if done professionally.”

The Best Watchmen Fan Film Ever—And Other Oddities

0 | February 27th, 2009 | Posted in Analysis, Author, Batman, Books, Comic Books, DC Comics, Fan Film, Filmmaking, Gray Areas, History, Mainstream Media, News, Review, Superheroes, Watchmen,

**IT’S WATCHMEN WEEK ON FAN CINEMA TODAY!**

FCT has covered Watchmen fan films a few times (and even the occasional cool knock-off). With the feature film hitting theaters soon, you’d think there would be an onslaught of related fan productions hitting the web. You’d also be wrong. Hurm. Nonetheless, this week, we’ll take a look at some of the fan-created offerings out there on the web.

Wrapping up the week, here’s a few odds and ends, ranging from pseudo-animation to a compendium of Rorschach’s greatest hits (and by that, I mean punches, slugs, nose-crushers and knock-outs).

And…The Best WATCHMEN Fan Film Ever! See the flicks after the jump. Read More »

Who Raves With The Watchmen?

0 | February 26th, 2009 | Posted in Analysis, Books, Comic Books, DC Comics, Fan Film, Filmmaking, History, Mainstream Media, News, Review, Superheroes, Watchmen,

**IT’S WATCHMEN WEEK ON FAN CINEMA TODAY!**

FCT has covered Watchmen fan films a few times (and even the occasional cool knock-off). With the feature film hitting theaters soon, you’d think there would be an onslaught of related fan productions hitting the web. You’d also be wrong. Hurm. Nonetheless, this week, we’ll take a look at some of the fan-created offerings out there on the web.

Tuesday’s homemade musical tribute to the biggest graphic novel of all-time was a bit of a bust, but today, we’re serving up something pretty interesting. Either you’re gonna love or hate it; there’s no in-between. I’d be the first to say that the Watchmen connection in this fan production is tenuous at best, but in this techno tribute, it all comes down to one thing: Rorschach.

Usually Rorschach busts fingers; here, he busts a move. Brilliant.

Watchmen’s Rorschach Steps In Ink Blot

0 | February 25th, 2009 | Posted in Analysis, Author, Books, Comic Books, DC Comics, Fan Film, Filmmaking, History, Mainstream Media, News, Review, Superheroes, Watchmen,

**IT’S WATCHMEN WEEK ON FAN CINEMA TODAY!**

There aren’t many Watchmen fan films out there, but the vast majority focus on Rorschach, the ultra-damaged goods detective at the heart of the graphic novel. Interestingly, few fan films attempt to graft new material on to the original work, instead choosing to recreate scenes from the comic. Ink Blot is no exception, serving up the scenes where Rorschach visits The Comedian’s grave and then pays a visit on Moloch. See the video—and more—after the jump. Read More »

Who Raps The Watchmen?

0 | February 24th, 2009 | Posted in Comic Books, DC Comics, Fan Film, Filmmaking, Gray Areas, History, Mainstream Media, News, Review, Superheroes, Watchmen

**IT’S WATCHMEN WEEK ON FAN CINEMA TODAY!**

One of the few potentially interesting spots of fan creativity related to Watchmen are musical homages to the comic series. Watchmen has been lionized in song before; Pop Will Eat Itself led the way back in the 1980s with the (ahem) tribute, which noted “Alan Moore knows the score.” Of course, the Moore connection is the only exceptional thing about PWEI’s tune since all their tracks were essentially rewrites of one song—and even with 20 years distance, that song still sucks.

That said, you’ll be longing for the comparative subtlety of PWEI once you try out the “Who Watches The Watchmen” rap. It tries hard and has a catchy chorus, but despite the fact it wants to be the Watchmen answer to the , the delivery skillz are lacking. Still, you gotta give ‘em credit for even attempting such a nutty concept. Check out the song after the jump. Read More »

See Watchmen NOW—In Under 45 Minutes!

0 | February 23rd, 2009 | Posted in Analysis, Author, Books, Comic Books, DC Comics, Fan Film, Filmmaking, Gray Areas, History, Mainstream Media, News, Review, Superheroes, Watchmen,

**IT’S WATCHMEN WEEK ON FAN CINEMA TODAY!**

Decades ago, when Terry Gilliam was signed to direct the Watchmen feature film, he suggested that to be done properly, it ought to be a 12-part miniseries—with the budget to match. Fast-forward to today and everyone’s wondering how the heck director Zach Snyder will fit the massive graphic novel into a single film, even with a $130 million budget and a two-hour and 41-minute running time at his disposal.

With that in mind, you have to give Casey Ellis, a fan filmmaker at Indiana University, credit; with a budget of $1,000, he shot Watchmen: Rorschach, which tells the entire story in two hours less time than Snyder. That’s right: 43 minutes. I can’t claim that I sat through all of it—I couldn’t because Part One of the five part-flick is missing online. Apparently, it included a copyrighted song and YouTube pulled it (Shhh, don’t tell them about Hendrix’s “The Wind Cries Mary” over the closing credits in Part 5!)

Anyway, catch the surviving segments—and an exclusive interview with Ellis—after the jump. Read More »

Starting Monday: It’s Watchmen Week At FCT!

2 | February 21st, 2009 | Posted in Author, Books, Comic Books, DC Comics, Fan Film, Filmmaking, Gray Areas, History, Mainstream Media, News, Review, Superheroes, Watchmen

Next week, it’s all Watchmen, all the time!

Think you’re ready for the big-screen adaptation of the biggest graphic novel ever? Not ’til you’ve seen the different ways your fellow fans have explored every nook and cranny of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ masterpiece.

From musical tributes to odd-ball animated efforts to a fan-created rendition of the entire book, next week’s fan film focus will leave you grinning like a blood-spattered smiley face button.

Doctor Who Fan Film Kicks Some Anime

0 | February 20th, 2009 | Posted in Comic Books, Doctor Who, Fan Film, Filmmaking, TV

doctor who anime dr When it comes to cult media fans, it’s hard to find followers more fervid than both anime aficionados and the folks who live and breathe Doctor Who. It’s not surprising then that someone went all Reeses Peanut Butter Cup on ‘em, figuring they’d be two great tastes that taste great together. The result is what looks to be some impressive homemade Dr. Who anime.

I say “looks to be” because the finished fan film isn’t available yet. Paul “OtaKing” Johnson, a 31-year-old amateur animator from Sheffield, UK, is still hard at work knocking out his Who flick where the Good Doctor kicks some serious, er, backside. Below is a little “behind the scenes” teaser featurette he made, illustrating how he created a scene where bad guys make the mistake of trying to jump our hero.

As an anime oddity, it’s interesting to watch, but can this style carry a whole flick? Can two distinct genres share a fan film without driving each other crazy? Let’s hope finishes this intriguing project so we can find out.

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Quantum Leap Fan Film Lands This Month!

The Best Watchmen Fan Film Ever—And Other Oddities

**IT’S WATCHMEN WEEK ON FAN CINEMA TODAY!**

Who Raves With The Watchmen?

**IT’S WATCHMEN WEEK ON FAN CINEMA TODAY!**

Watchmen’s Rorschach Steps In Ink Blot

**IT’S WATCHMEN WEEK ON FAN CINEMA TODAY!**

Who Raps The Watchmen?

**IT’S WATCHMEN WEEK ON FAN CINEMA TODAY!**

See Watchmen NOW—In Under 45 Minutes!

**IT’S WATCHMEN WEEK ON FAN CINEMA TODAY!**

Starting Monday: It’s Watchmen Week At FCT!

Doctor Who Fan Film Kicks Some Anime

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