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A Stormtrooper’s Tale: Crafting a Star Wars-Inspired Animation in Just 3 Days with Maya and Unreal Engine 5

Star Wars Animation Magic: Created in 3 Days with Maya & UE5

In the vast and ever-expanding universe of Star Wars fan creations, a new gem has emerged, courtesy of M.P. Rabie, Director and Co-Owner at Day for Nite. Rabie has recently shared a captivating Star Wars-inspired 3D animation, a project born out of the desire to entertain and showcase his artistic prowess beyond the confines of previs and postvis work. The Inspiration Behind the Animation Rabie’s professional journey primarily revolves around previsualization (previs) and postvisualization (postvis), crucial stages in the filmmaking process that involve creating preliminary versions of shots or sequences. Despite the importance of this work, it often leaves creators like Rabie without tangible pieces to share with a broader audience. Seeking to bridge this gap and demonstrate his skills in a more accessible format, Rabie embarked on a creative endeavor to produce a short animation that could captivate both Star Wars enthusiasts and the average viewer. The Animation: A…

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Vader Episode 2: Mace Windu Returns – The Amethyst Blade Cinematic

It’s time for another AMAZING fan film. Once again, we have a fan film that in many ways outshines that Lucasfilm is putting out. And if you’re a fan of Mace Windu, you’re going to especially love this one. It’s three minutes of GLORIUS beauty and I think you will appreciate it as much as we did, if you haven’t already seen it. From Star Wars Theory, check it out below: Vader’s arrival on Naboo from Vader: Episode 1 Shards of The Past, is prefaced with the events you are about to witness with the Clone Troopers and the surviving Jedi Master from Order 66, Mace Windu, the one who wields the Amethyst blade… This fan-film is not for profit and with not be monetized on youtube or anywhere else, in accordance and respect to Lucasfilm’s explicit rules to me. This short fan-film is dedicated to all Star Wars fans,…

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Relic of the Jedi: A Star Wars Story FAN FILM

The wait is over! Relic of the Jedi: A Star Wars Story is finally here, watch as the ashes of the Empire settle and a group of five enter into a job that will make them rich. The five soon learns the hard way that all is not as it seems as they attempt to flee from the remnants of the Empire! This is a full 40-minute+ film and it’s absolutely worth your time so grab your favorite movie snacks and get comfy. From Infinite Potential Films, here is Relic of the Jedi: A Star Wars Story What did you think? Be sure to leave a comment and let them know how much you enjoyed it. Cast: Sharene Paller – Jaina Carl Dobson – Tren Jack Pattison – Dash Rendar Jessica Jayne Harney – Zen Ray William Butler – Corad Jason Redshaw – Count Veron This project has been created…

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NOT ALONE – Star Wars Short Film

It’s fan film time again and this one is a bit different from some that I bring you and I absolutely love it! This short will not take up a lot of your time so stop whatever you’re doing right now and give it a watch. Trust me, you’ll be glad you did. I’m happy to bring you another Star Wars Short Film today, this one from Cinematic Captures, titled NOT ALONE. It’s a very short film, but says a lot with just a little. In preparation for the construction of the Second Death Star’s shield generator, scouts are sent to the forest moon of Endor, however it’s soon apparent they’re not alone. See it here: So, what did you think? It’s really well done, paints a perfect (hilarious/fun) picture, and the effects, music, voice and everything is spot-on. It’s little gems like this that make me proud to be…

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BETRAYAL – Star Wars: Order 66 Short Film

It’s fan film time again! I feel like I haven’t done this in a while. I’ve missed it. This short film from Loacher Films is really well done. The acting is great, the video quality and modeling is nice too, but what really gets me is the very unique story idea. It’s a short film- under 4 minutes – so I’m not going to spoil the impact by talking about it too much. I think you should just watch it yourself and then let me know what you think of it. See it for yourself here: After you watch, drop us a line and let us know what you think. Would you want to see more from this story? I’m definitely curious about what happens next!

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Star Wars: Heir to the Empire – Chapter 7

I don’t know about you, but I, for one, am becoming emotionally invested in this series. Star Wars: Heir to the Empire has a new chapter up and since the last one left us hanging with Leia and Han in a precarious situation, I couldn’t wait to see how they would all get out of this one. These shorts are so well done and I can’t imagine the amount of work that goes in to pull it off. I really enjoy them and if you are hearing about this for the first time now, please go back and watch Chapters 1-6 before you watch this one. Now, are you all up to speed? Great! Let’s move on to the next chapter. What happened after that cliffhanger on the market scene? See for yourself here: If you haven’t seen the previous 6 chapters, you can catch them here Chapter 7 of…

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Star Wars: Heir to the Empire – Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of Heir to the Empire, by Timothy Zahn. Adapted into a short fanfilm. Here’s a new one from DarthAngelus and it’s a very fun short. If you’ve seen previous chapters, then you can also note that the voice acting/sound quality and the animation has really come along, too. What’s this one about? The Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and driven the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights. But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor’s warlords has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the New Republic…. “I like markets. I like them very…

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MACE WINDU – Star Wars Fan Film

It’s fan film time again and I love everything about this one. For one, I’m a big fan of Mace Windu and here we get to see a young Windu in action. Next, the acting was really great and the costuming was of professional level and keeping with the time period. It has the staple of a great Star Wars film – an awesome lightsaber duel. And the story is really great. While it’s a short film, you get immersed it in right away and I can’t wait to see more films by them. I wish they’d do more Windu but I’m sure anything they produce will be a fun, entertaining watch. Nearly 20 years before Phantom Menace, young Jedi Knight Mace Windu locates a missing Jedi. What he encounters is unexpected. See for yourself here: From the creators, Full Fledged Pro: Subscribe for more cinematic short films! Thanks for…

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Star Wars: Heir to the Empire – Chapter 5

It’s time for a new chapter of Star Wars: Heir to the Empire. If you have not been following this series, then I recommend you go back and see our other posts about it and also start from the beginning. The story will obviously make more sense if you go in order. Chapter 1 –2 –3– 4 For those of you who ave been following along, Chapter 5 is out now and we’re very happy to share it with you! What’s it about? Here’s the overview.: The Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and driven the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights. But thousands of light-years away, the last of the…

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Star Wars Smuggler’s Fate

All of this social isolation means I’m spending even more time at home than usual (and that’s saying something) and I’m finding one way I enjoy passing that time is with new videos. And if it’s Star Wars, well, you know I’m gonna watch it. Star Wars fan films are totally my thing. The good, the bad, the ugly – and everything in between! I’ve said it before but there’s something great about even the “bad” fan films. The spirit of Star Wars that goes into each one is special in and of itself. Here’s the latest one I’m enjoying: Star Wars Smuggler’s Fate. It’s just over 10 minutes long and is the final part of a trilogy, so be sure to watch the others first, if you haven’t. While this one is not Hollywood-level acting or videography, it has a charge to it. I also really like the costuming…

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Star Wars: Heir to the Empire – Chapter 3

It’s here! The next chapter. Here we have Chapter 3 of Heir to the Empire, by Timothy Zahn. Adapted into a short fan film, for your viewing pleasure. If you’re not familiar with this series, you need to go back and watch Chapters 1 and 2 before you watch this one. Trust me, it’s worth it. DarthAngelus has brought us something good in this series. The Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and driven the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights. But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor’s warlords has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart…

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BROTHERS OF THE FORCE – Star Wars Fan Film (2020 Documentary)

Follow two brothers as they explore their love for Star Wars, travel to The Celebration 2019, and learn that the end of the Skywalker Saga is actually just an entirely new beginning. Check Will & Nick Johnson’s journey to the end of the Saga! Those of you who are regulars here know that I love fan films. What you probably don’t know is that I love documentaries (and we’re not talking just Tiger King here guys). This documentary is about two brothers who find their love of Star Wars together. It covers 30 years of being a Star Wars fan. They show clips, photos and videos of their time at conventions, meeting cast members, and so much more. It’s about an hour and a half but it’s truly a fun experience to follow their “journey of a lifetime”. Check it out for yourself here: So, did you give it a…

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Remnants of the Order – A Star Wars Fan Film

If you’re stuck in your house for social isolation, it’s a great time to catch up on some Star Wars fan films! That’s what I’ve been doing and I have a few great ones to bring to you over the next few days (or weeks). Starting with Remnants of the Order. This one is from FantastFilms and it’s a full-length film that comes in a little over 20 minutes long. The acting is great, the characters have real personality, and the film overall is well shot. I really love the look and feel of the whole thing We even get to see some personalities from the Troopers and it makes them feel more humanized and not just like fighter bots like some films. If it feels a little slow in the beginning, give it time. I got so invested around mid-way through, I just had to see what happened next!…

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KENOBI – A Star Wars Fan Film

If you’ve been a reader here for a while, you know that I love fan films. There’s something special about the energy that fellow fans put into Star Wars projects and I love it! This film, KENOBI by Jamie Costa via YouTube is a perfect example of what I love so much about fan films. It has a true Star Wars feel to it, and it ticks all the boxes of what makes a great film. You can see it for yourself here: A really cool factoid about this fan film: they got James Arnold Taylor, the voice of Obi-Wan in the Clone Wars to be in their FAN film? This is sooo awesome! If you didn’t recognize him, he’s Leegus, the Empire Captain. How awesome is that little cameo? I just love it! This short film has amazing acting, storytelling and real emotions that pull you in and keep…

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DARK JEDI – A Star Wars Fan Film

I have another interesting fan film for you today. This one is fairly new so you may have missed it. It was published back on December 13th by urbanamadei on YouTube. It features a popular YouTube Parkour artist and a Holly wood stuntwoman for intense action fight scenes that look and feel realistic. Dark Jedi – A Star Wars Fan-Film with Parkour YouTuber Urbanamadei and Hollywood Stuntwoman Marie Mouroum from Star Wars Rise of Skywalker. Made by Lorenz Hideyoshi Ruwwe. See why one viewer said, ” This lightsaber duel makes the Last Jedi look like 6 yr olds with broomsticks!!” Check it out for yourself here: The choreography is clearly the star of the show on this one. The acting can come off a bit cheesy throughout, but that’s almost standard in fan films and didn’t prevent me from enjoying the short. However, it’s the choreography that steals the show….

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Star Wars Fan Film: Stormtrooper Target Practice

It’s fan film time again! You know how I love those. This one from Millquas Movies is so worth the watch. It’s a great concept, acted and shot well, and it’s truly comedy gold. It’s not new, but even if you saw it years ago, it’s worth watching it again. The first annual Storm Trooper Target Practice. Fan film made for the Star Wars fan film awards, 2015. Check it out: “You’re kind of tall to be a stormtrooper…” “Sorry sir, it won’t happen again.” Hilarious one-liners everywhere. This would be an amazing series. I’d tune in every week to see what shenanigans the Stormtroopers were getting into next. Seriously. What do you think? I thought it was a fun little short (under 8 mins) and now it has me daydreaming of my ROTC days if we were all Stormtroopers… haha

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Star Wars: Heir to the Empire – Chapter 2

It’s fanfilm time again! If you’re a regular here, you know how much I love those. And if you’re not, well, I hope you stick around because we love writing about all things Star Wars and Star Wars gaming. Up today we have Part 2 of Star Wars: Heir to the Empire from DarthAngelus. I covered Part 1 for you back in June so if you missed that, go check it out first. Chapter 2 of Heir to the Empire, by Timothy Zahn. Adapted into a short fanfilm. If you never read the Thrawn Trilogy, the whole trilogy of books is available via Amazon As the first three of many Star Wars spin-off novels, it marked the beginning of an era of rapid expansion of the Star Wars Expanded Universe. The titles of the three books are: * Heir to the Empire * Dark Force Rising * The Last Command…

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Star Wars Fan Film: The Young Jedi

Star Wars Fan Film The Young Jedi

If you’re a regular reader here, you know how I love Star Wars fan films. There’s something really magical about the way a fan community can come together to create beautiful works of art like we often see in these fan films. There are different reasons why people make Star Wars fan films but the love of the franchise is one thing that connects them all. It’s also the great connector that brings all of us, the viewers, in to watch these films as well. Here’s one from back in 2018. but it’s good and worth another watch even if you did see it before. It’s under 5 minutes long so this short is not going to take up your whole day, but you’ll be really impressed by it, I’m sure. It’s a lot of fun to watch and it has great visual effects, which makes sense, as that is…

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Star Wars: Heir to the Empire – Chapter 1 Fan Film

Star Wars Heir to the Empire - Chapter 1 Fan Film

Here we go! Another great Star Wars fan film to share with you today. This short comes in at just under 7 minutes so it’s a quick, easy watch when you’re on a break, or just looking for something fun to enjoy before you settle in to play your favorite Star Wars game. This one comes to us from DarthAngelus and it premiered on May 21st. If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend it. Chapter 1 of Heir to the Empire, by Timothy Zahn. Adapted into a short fanfilm. What’s it about? The Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and driven the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights. But…

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SKYWALKER’S APPRENTICE (2019 Star Wars Fan Film)

'S APPRENTICE (2019 Star Wars Fan Film)

Ah, time for another fan film. You know how much I love these! We are getting some new Star Wars fan films in 2019 and some of them are pretty awesome. Here’s one that is truly a work of art. It’s a great story (Starwalker lives on!) and it’s really well done. Nice acting and effects, music and everything. All the elements that make for a good film are here. So, what’s it about? In the wake of the destruction of Starkiller Base, a young Jedi Knight, one of the few surviving pupils of Master Luke Skywalker, gathers his own Padawans for a learning lesson in the ways of the Force. However, this simple exercise soon turns dangerous when a sinister visitor, a Knight of Ren, comes looking for the Jedi’s legendary teacher. Check it out here: Give it a watch and let us know what you think in the…

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Star Wars Revan vs Exar Kun Fan Film

Revan vs Exar Kun

Star Wars: Revan vs. Exar Kun 2019 Before Revan goes and fights the emperor Vitiate, he has one more challenge to face. A ghost of an old Sith Lord. Here’s another fun Star Wars fan film for you. This one is a lot of fun. It comes in at just under 8 minutes long so it’s a short film and it won’t take up a lot of your time. I think you’ll find it enjoyable though, especially if you’re a fan of Revan. There’s some great acting in here, some awesome fight choreography, and nice storytelling. I could go on, but I think you should just give it a watch for yourself: Cast: Adam: Revan/Director Tyrell: Exar Kun/Director David: Director/Cinematographer Flor: Cinematographer/wardrobe Rebecca: Cinematographer/wardrobe. WhiteStar Productions was created by Adam and his friends and they have offered this fan film as a sampling of what they’d like to continue to…

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Star Wars Fan Film “Shrouded Destiny”

Star Wars Fan Film - Shrouded Destiny

Here’s the start of a very interesting fan film. Shahbaz Sarwar was born and raised in Copenhagen, Denmark and has been working on a film draft for 2 1/2 years. This is a test shot of that script in action. I really don’t want to ruin it by telling you much more about the film/story itself. You just need to watch it. It’s just over 6 minutes, so it’s not going to take up a lot of your time, but I think you’ll be glad you watched. It had me both rolling with laughter and screaming at my screen. It’s good. Very good. I’m going to let you see for yourself, but allow me to tell you a bit about the creator and the project itself. This is what Sarwar has to say about it: Like many people, “The Force Awakens” really got a lot of people back into Star…

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ODYSSEY: A Star Wars Story – Fan Film

ODYSSEY A Star Wars Story (2018 Fan Film)

Odyssey has been a project in the works for over two years! It was a labor of love, talent, and hard work for sure. They have done a truly amazing job with this one. Honestly, it’s so above caliber that I almost don’t want to call it a “fan film” (and you guys know how much I love my fan films). Ever wondered what it would be like to see stormtroopers in a film like Saving Private Ryan? Well, this fan film is as close as you can get. This film is set in the Star Wars universe and it’s all about a war, and follows the life of a young rebel named Quinn on his first mission with the Odyssey Squadron. It has dramatic and uplifting music, great costumes (Rebel and Imperial uniforms that look professionally-made), great stories, and realistic acting. It ticks all the boxes for a really…

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Star Wars – Battle of Sullust – Fan-Film

Star Wars - Battle of Sullust - Fan-Film

Ah, fan films… one thing that brings the Star Wars community leap years ahead of other fanatics. We love our Star Wars stories, games, and lore. And it shows in the sheer amount of fan films that are out there, along with the production quality and the time that gets put into making them. In Battle of Sullust, we get to experience an awesome fan film with great CGI, music, story and backdrops. It definitely feels like a fan film, but this isn’t a bad thing, since if you’ve been a regular here, you know I love them. This story takes place moments before the events in Star Wars The Clone Wars: Nightsisters. Anakin Skywalker joins in the battle for Sullust against the Separatists, offering help to the soldiers of the 144th Legion after they were stranded on the battlefield after the death of their general. This battle is important…

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