Fan Films
Fan Films
I'm sure you all know, that there is a kind of Phenomena out there called the 'Fan Film'.
Many many mainstream films have had homage paid to them from Amateur filmmakers, me included. From Star Wars (the most popular), to Indiana Jones, to Harry Potter, to The Matrix.
Have any of you out there made a 'Fan Film'?
I recently found out that my old 1993 film 'Hellbent' (my Homage to the Hellraiser movies) is now recognised as the very first Hellraiser Fan Film ever made... its getting a bit of a following too... which is really cool! And i have to say i'm chuffed to bits!
Many many mainstream films have had homage paid to them from Amateur filmmakers, me included. From Star Wars (the most popular), to Indiana Jones, to Harry Potter, to The Matrix.
Have any of you out there made a 'Fan Film'?
I recently found out that my old 1993 film 'Hellbent' (my Homage to the Hellraiser movies) is now recognised as the very first Hellraiser Fan Film ever made... its getting a bit of a following too... which is really cool! And i have to say i'm chuffed to bits!
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Last year's AMPS festival had a category for Best Fan Film ... I wonder if Ned has any comment.
I would have a few worries about copyright issues. Some film companies may be happy with the phenomenon as a form of viral advertising but others may not.
Many years ago when analog video editing first became practical there was a genre known as "scratch video". One of those won the prestigious Grierson Award ... but it must have breached the copyright of umpteen companies. Few people dared show it.
I love the way that directors who understand today's world are happy about fan movies ... but directors seldom have the rights to a movie. They usually belong to a big international company who may not have the same appreciation of fan works.
Dave
I would have a few worries about copyright issues. Some film companies may be happy with the phenomenon as a form of viral advertising but others may not.
Many years ago when analog video editing first became practical there was a genre known as "scratch video". One of those won the prestigious Grierson Award ... but it must have breached the copyright of umpteen companies. Few people dared show it.
I love the way that directors who understand today's world are happy about fan movies ... but directors seldom have the rights to a movie. They usually belong to a big international company who may not have the same appreciation of fan works.
Dave
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I heard that there were some films on youtube in the fanfilms category. Someone told me last night about a star wars one, but I've forgot the phrase he called it.
And links to any well known movies would be welcome.
Actually I've found one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzqittCLmGs
cheers
And links to any well known movies would be welcome.
Actually I've found one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzqittCLmGs
cheers
Yes, we had a FanFilms award at last years in the AMPS Fest, again this year. Some of the major Directors, particularly George Lucas for StarWars and Steven Spielberg for the Indiana Jones series have given their blessing to FanFilms and don't pursue copyright infringement provided the films are not made for financial reward. They see them as a positive form of homage.
ned c
ned c
here's a couple of superb fan films...
3 in the afternoon -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqr5G56UcqY
Chad Vader - Day Shift Manager
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wGR4-SeuJ0
How I wish I'd had the ideas first!
3 in the afternoon -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqr5G56UcqY
Chad Vader - Day Shift Manager
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wGR4-SeuJ0
How I wish I'd had the ideas first!
I like to make films, this is- my Youtube account. What's yours?
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"all of the above is nothing more than nonsensical ramblings, and definately should NOT be misconstrued as anyone's official policy"
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For Star Wars... you can't beat these fan films! They put George Lucas to shame!
Ryan V's Dorkman - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NE5elL30w4
Ryan V's Dorkman 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-is63goeBgc
And of course...
Hellbent (my Hellraiser Homage ) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb1Eea8BQkQ
Ryan V's Dorkman - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NE5elL30w4
Ryan V's Dorkman 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-is63goeBgc
And of course...
Hellbent (my Hellraiser Homage ) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb1Eea8BQkQ
Speaking of Fan Films... anyone know how to create a decent Darth Vader voice?
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Cheers Ian... i don't use Premiere. Know of any free audio editing packages?
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You could try Audacity which is quite a good free programme available from http://audacity.sourceforge.net
I use it to record commentary and music from CD. you can edit and export as a WAV file to your movie editing software.
I use it to record commentary and music from CD. you can edit and export as a WAV file to your movie editing software.
Brian Saberton
Cheers guys... i'm in the process of downloading it.
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