Star Trek has been around for many years. It started on, September 8, 1966, and has may films, TV shows, books, computer games etc. Over the years the fan base has grown incredibly.
What Are Star Trek Fan Films?
Fan-made Star Trek films have been a significant part of the Star Trek community, reflecting the passion and creativity of the franchise’s enthusiasts. Here are some notable ones. These films are usually made by fans with limited budgets but often showcase a high level of dedication and respect for the original material. They help keep the Star Trek spirit alive and expand on the universe in ways that official productions might not explore.
Some Popular Fan Films
1. **”Star Trek: Phase II” (formerly known as “Star Trek: New Voyages”)** – Created by James Cawley, this series aims to continue the adventures of the original Enterprise crew with the original cast’s spirit and style.
2. **”Star Trek: Renegades“** – This fan film, featuring some Star Trek alumni like Walter Koenig (Chekov), is set in the Star Trek universe but in a different time period, focusing on a group of renegade Starfleet officers.
3. **”Star Trek: Axanar“** – A highly ambitious project that tells the story of the events leading up to the Four Years War with the Klingons. The production values are notably high, and it has garnered attention for its professional quality.
4. **”Star Trek: Continues“** – Created by Vic Mignogna, this series aims to continue the original Star Trek series, picking up where the 1960s show left off, with a focus on maintaining the feel of the original series.
5. **”Star Trek: Of Gods and Men“** – This short film, featuring Star Trek veterans like Nichelle Nichols (Uhura), is set in the same universe but tells an original story that ties in with the original series together.
Go to Star Trek fan productions – Wikipedia for a complete list of fan films.
Start Trek Fan Film Guidelines
To control the quality, and profit reasons Paramount decided to invoke fan guidelines to making fan films. Below are some links will give you more information. STAR TREK FAN FILM GUIDELINES (UPDATE) (youtube.com), CBS and Paramount’s Guidelines for ‘Star Trek’ Fan Films (youtube.com), DCD-Only-2128 (youtube.com), New Star Trek fan film rules CRIPPLE fans! my angry thoughts -F U CBS! (youtube.com), Star Trek Fan Film Guidelines Slap to Fans (youtube.com), and the official list guidelines at Fan Films | Star Trek. There are many fans out there that are very anger over these guidelines.
Conclusion
In conclusion Star Trek fan films are great way to fill the need for more Star Trek. I like to personally thank the fans for keeping Star Trek alive for current and for future generations.
In the words of Spock “Live long and Prosper.”.