Days Past - A Star Wars Fan Film
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- Years after the collapse of The Republic, Valera has carved out a life for herself in the galaxy's outer rim. But when an old student returns, she is thrust back into the life she left behind.
Days Past: A Star Wars Fan Film
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I loved how he threw the gun away at the end, proving such a disdain for the very thing he used to kill the one he cared for. What great attention to detail! Great job!
I totally agree. One of my many favorite moments of the film. Thanks for watching. We appreciate it! Spread the word!
@@shirleyjordan4998 Nicely done. As a fan since 1977, thank you for continuing my journey through the SW Universe. Remarkable work!!
@@shirleyjordan4998 fantastic job with your acting. This was awesome. It was sad, but had so much story and emotion. Just amazing.
Characters. Personnalities. Flaws. Inner conflicts. Humanity. Tension. Choices. Greyness.
What make stories great.
Everything Dysney doesn't want to put in its movies because they assume their audience is stupid.
Praise the fans who try to makes actual good content
Congratulations.
It's a small, simple story of a student and teacher at a crossroads. The kind of story that could be easily told on any setting or time, but still fits into the Star Wars universe perfectly. Well done.
A SW fan film with decent writing and actual acting??? I am shooketh. Love it!
Aviel Mann Ballo .. and not in a forrest for a change! Loving it too!
And no big group of people who all wanted to play the jedi and swing a light saber
Watch ( Birth of a monster | a star wars story). That's a decent fan made film
A lot if not most star wars fan films are pretty good ofc the acting isn't great and costume design isn't ground breaking they run on a shoe string budget but you can obviously tell they're just kids wanting to fulfill their imagination they just want to make the story they never got to see no need to put them down
@General Grievous you sure it isn't cuz you replied needlessly aggressive but whatever dude have a nice day
This is pure art. The ragnock, the trinkets in the hut, to the dialogue, the acting, and the three suns telling us it's not Tatooine... I'm lost on words.
I'm with Dewback Discussion, and I'm doing a full review on this, and we would love to show fanfilms on our website and at conventions. So I want to ask your permission for Days Past. Of course we would not monetize it in any way.
Much love, Joel
This fan film is above all others. The acting, the camera work, it’s all amazing! I wish it was a full fledged movie ):
Thank you! Hopefully one day!
@William Patterson the Darth Maul fan film and SWT's Vader Shards of the past are both brilliant for what they are… I.M.P.S., Scout, sooo many good ones...
but this one…
your wording was perfect!!!!
"...has a particular uniqueness to it."
Cool, perhaps it can stand as an open expansion to build more on...
everything is par excellence. the director of photography deserves major kudos also!
Better than the cheap Vader/Maul ones, for damn sure.
Possibly the best fan film I've ever seen. For once, it's not a home-made special effects expo. Just two people with an excellent script giving excellent performances. This is so well done. What an achievement.
Ok I've seen a few of these. They all reley on cheesy light saber moments and everyone is a legendary Jedi.. this is by far the best use of star wars lore on here. Not every story in star wars is about lightsaber duels and being a fight to the death hero. The rebellion is in us all who are willing. Awesome job. This is perfect example of "less is more" I believe George Lucas would be proud of this.
Lucas would hate these there are no potential to toys to sell to children. Emotions and stuff no cgi.
_"They all reley on cheesy light saber moments and everyone is a legendary Jedi.."_
Well, clearly you haven't watched too many if that's all you've encountered.
@@TrapnestShinigami No, I think Justin's assessment is pretty much spot on. Unless you're a shut in and this is all you do. Easily 80-85% of fan films involve Jedi and Sith and tests and betrayal and it gets pretty repetitive. There are some really amazing ones, so it's not entirely bad, but it does seem to make up a large percentage.
@@tylerskiss I'm sorry but that's just not true, and you telling me this just as *Birth of a Monster* is blowing up doesn't really help your argument.
I think the notion of _"Most Star Wars fan films are about light saber fights"_ is a pretty dated one. There's *Bucketheads* , *Odyssey* , *A Smugler's Trade* , *REBELBASE* , *Stormtroopers* , *REBEL SCUM* , *The Lost Patrol* , *TK-436* , *The Lost Starfighter* , *Tie Fighter* (Animated), *Jakku First Wave* and many more.
If you think _"All Star Wars fan films are about light saber fights"_ then you just haven't watched enough of them. It's false that _"About 80% of them are about Sith and Jedi"_ and it makes me sad that you would fall for that old myth about Star Wars movies.
On the other hand, it makes me happy to encourage you to watch my suggestions, because you'll find out there's a lot of love for stories about rebel soldiers, pilots, stormtroopers and recently a monster on a desert planet. They're made with so much love and passion, and saying all fan films are _"Sith/Jedi fights"_ is doing a disservice to the community and those amazing films that have nothing to do with them. Look em up on your own time and I sincerely hope you'll enjoy them :)
@@TrapnestShinigami BoaM has sweet fa to do with my argument (for lack of a better word). I can just point to observational statistics: flip through a bunch of SW FanFilms on CZcams at random and if you are honest with yourself, you'll notice the breakdown of the videos slants heavily toward the lightsaber fights over the more unique stories. Is there a chance your statistics will come up with an anomaly? Of course, but I just did it with 10 videos right now and every single video I got in this particular chain had a lightsaber duel as its main showcase.
I think an important detail to point out is I don't consider it a problem in any way. Heck, one of the videos I saw had amazing fight choreography. The quality of the FanFilms I'm seeing here is pretty amazing!
sometimes the simplest things are the best things, this was done without multimillion dollar set or animations, just a few actors, simple props, and some stellar writing and acting. Please don't ever stop making films of this caliber.
One of the things I love about fan-films is their ability to tell new stories without the need of a Hollywood mega-budget. "Days Past" does this with exceptional acting, instead of flashy visual effects, and for that, I can only give my strongest congratulations. In fact, I am adding "Days Past" to my personal list of fan-films that I include amongst the official productions when I do a Star Wars super-binge.
Congratulations on a superb production!
Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words.
It's good to know that I am not the only one that watches fan films as part of a Star Wars binge.
And we're glad that you do! Thanks!
@@avengers2478
Pangaea Writer Because it follows a simple rule: Without a story, there is nothing to it.
I know these videos kick ass... can I be an actor in one
This, is Star Wars. And a damn good short. It reminds me of the feeling I got from the first Star Wars Trilogy when released. I did not want it to end, and I wanted to be a part of it. Bravo! I wish Disney took Star Wars this serious.
Thank you! Hopefully Disney will see it, too!
You nailed it damn well ! I did not want it to end, and i wanted to be a part of it!
The acting in this is outstanding. It takes something special to achieve an extended dialogue with two characters that, despite their opposing viewpoints, still have a rapport. You can really feel the existing relationship between these two despite not having any actual shown background.
No crappy lightsabers. No Jedi. Just real people caught between two worlds. This is something lacking in the Star Wars...people in the Empire who aren't cartoon villains.
The Empire's villains weren't always so bad.
I mean... have you watched Tie Fighter, First Wave or Bucketheads?
You clearly haven't watched enough good fan films.
As long as they keep the ideological conflict theme going it´ll help star wars maintain it´s identity
@@TrapnestShinigami I enjoyed Lost Squadron as well.
Exactly. Substance, not flashy special effects. Believable plots/ characters drive a movie, not the glossy wrapping.. something Disney has missed on lately. Pandering isn't plotting a story arc. RIP Star Wars.
R5 unit As one who in 1977 (at age 16 years old) walked into a local city theatre and witness the magic of The Star Wars (a new hope) I stand in amazement at the high quality of your work! I had great hope for TFA and TLJ but I was deeply disappointed with both! In spite of the millions of dollars and the great pool of talented artist they had at their disposal, both came short of the mark yet you have shown us how it can still be done right when talent is applied in the right context. The light in the eye of the R5 unit in the end credits was a nice touch! Well done everyone! The Force is strong with you!
The way he throws away his blaster at the end in shame and anger tells it all. Very sad.
My congratulations to all involved. Fine choice in story and very well acted, in just these few minutes you managed to bring these characters to life and make them matter.
Three suns and still darkness can come.
Wow, this was not your average fan film. It was unpredictable, well thought out, and had a very compelling storyline until the end. Looked very professionally done. Good job!
Nick Desautels thank you for watching!
I just about cried... This is one the most amazing fan films I've seen in such a long time. The emotion and tension, the feeling of friends for ages being split down the middle- everything about this is so amazing
I've watched every star wars fan film I could find... This is by far one of the best I have ever seen! Well done!
Gibberidude thank you!
I agree.
Just about the only one I've ever seen that's not a setup for a lightsaber duel in the woods. Nice.
UOU
Gibberidude same
Now THIS is a great example of how Disney can start making their anthology series in the star wars universe far from all the trilogies movies. Excellent shortfilm!
This has always been Star Wars for me, small stories of ordinary people going about their very lives pulled reluctantly into the war between the Empire and the Rebellion/Republic. This is what was needed in the new trilogies. Well done
That was incredible! The use of sound, items around her hut, and music enhanced the emotional drama. Chills at the end. Fine work. Disney should take note and learn. Consider writing and submitting a book. I'm sharing this with friends. It's a difficult time for Star Wars fans, but projects like this keep the spirit alive. (From a business standpoint, Disney should not feel threatened by fan projects, but in fact embrace them as they help fans stay connected to the franchise.)
Shirley Jordan did a fantastic job! An excellent actress!
I so appreciate it! Thank you.
OK seriously? How did you make it this good? I have literal goosebumps. Where did you find the actors? That was amazing!
Thank you! It was a lot of great people coming together. Not enough can be said about how great our actors were! They were amazing.
I just don't get it . It was an amazing fan film that seems to come from the heart . I can't say the same thing for Disney , they can't get anything right and you do it for probably next to nothing . Excellent work .
Haha, such a rediculous comment
@@BarbRogersMs.SolarTerror If there is any one movie that I do think Disney did right and proper, it was Rogue One...which is, as someone who has loved Star Wars since he was a kid in 1977, my all time favorite Star Wars movie.
@@martok2112 R.I.P the wonderful woman who led that project.
How isn't this better than anything Disney has put out, this was fantastic!
You guys are awesome♡
This is what happens when you put your heart into what you are doing.
manko 88 thank you so much!
Well done...
Been reading a lot of Star Wars books lately, and this is like a book scene come to life, with that drawn-out stressful feeling sorta like Inglorious Bastards intro scene, (&I loved that the characters had history) -Well written.👍🏻👍🏻
It's refreshing when creators take a different approach to a SW fan film.
Be proud, fine work. I enjoyed this very much. 👌🏻
Slav Tino Thank you very much! That's exactly what we were going for and we really appreciate your thoughts!
I just went on a trip with all of my star wars books rain rain it got into my tent the water was till my knees when i realised fuck my books are destroyed
I've watched a lot of Star Wars fan films in the last few days and this is by far the best yet. It looks wonderful - the attention to detail with things like the worn Stormtrooper armour is spot on. The acting and cinematography is great and the story was interesting and compelling. Really really good job
The little furry Lizard-Thing at the beginning is ADORABLE.
It was made by one of our actresses! The actress at the top of the film who I hug just before they run off.
This is amazing. The acting is phenomenal, the story is arresting, the sounds and effects are perfect.
Tt Tt thank you!
Wow...best one yet! Writing and acting were superb!
DOPE!!! Better than any Disney Star Wars film........! Good work all! Excellent acting!
The acting was certainly impressive, the staging to cover for a limited budget was clever (almost theatrical, and I could see this performed as a stage play), and overall direction was admirable. BUT...
I would like to make a point of complimenting the writing. You did an exceptional job of the writing. The dialogue, the tension, the inferred exposition, the character work, and the structure. All very adept and engaging. Kudos to you.
Due to current movie costs for a ticket, I will pay double the cost of a movie ticket to see this as a stage play.
Phenomenal fan film, the list of things I love about it goes on and on. The puppet in the beginning was hilarious, you actually remembered the shadows of the ships flying overhead (a minor detail a lot of fan films miss, it made this one a little more real), the cinematography was brilliant, I love the texture of the film and the hut with random stuff everywhere. It felt like a real, lived in desert hut and not a set. The little scrapped together bits of technology like the meditation bowl projector gave the film a really Star Wars feel of decay. The characters were brilliant and human, it was refreshing to see it about characters other than jedi and sith (though I love those as well!), it didn't feel forced, I was genuinely moved by the ending. It was very human and very inspiring- keep up the amazing work!
We all thank you for your insight! it was truly a labor of love, sweat, and tears.
This fan film is incredible. Great writing, acting, sets, and a changed-up venue from what we usually see from Star Wars fan film stories (usually combat heavy).
You have given so much depth and nuance to these two characters with such a small amount of time. I'd argue that this is better than ANYTHING Disney Star Wars has come out with (especially in terms of depicting an Imperial officer who believes in his cause) and everyone who worked on this should be absolutely proud of their accomplishments here.
This is Star Wars. It has heart, characters, and drama that's all earned.
This is so very well done! I thoroughly enjoyed this fan film. No extras special effects (not that I don't appreciate good sfx), no battles other than the mind. Very nicely done, shows the internal battle of both loyal imperials, and resistance fighters. Very unique effort!
Perfect. Not massive visual effects or over the top duels like you normally see in fan films but a great story.
A long time ago, in a galaxy.... that’s the problem with the current Star Wars, everything seems to happen around the same corner, with the same characters, milking the tit of nostalgia with forced non necessary cameos. This short was amazing, this is what I (we) want to see, the Galaxy of other characters, conflicts, without the over the top use of lightsabers, mystical bull#¥&. This short was far more interesting than all the stuff Disney has released.
This is a great film. There have been some great one-act plays that are pretty much a vignette between two characters, where much of what you take away comes from a mutual past that's only hinted at - and that's what we get here. Well done!
Much appreciated!
Excellent acting. Excellent writing. These people should be working on a full length movie the license it from whoever holds the rights then split the profits.
Love the way you think!
This deserves SO many more views! Amazing film!
So spread it to the people you know. Especially with what Disney's done with the series lately. >(
Ok! I rarely comment on anything on CZcams... but this was really, really good. Loved it!
Thank you!
Shirley, you are a star!
Love the short film and you in it.
We agree, Shirley is incredible!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
I liked them both and is it just me or does Laim Cronin kind of resemble Grant Gustin form the Flash
Steven Espinoza I think he very much resembles Kevin Bacon.
Shirley Jordan: You are brilliant. It's the first fan film I've seen with 10/10 acting and 10/10 script-writing. It's the first time I've had an emotional reaction to Star Wars since 'order 66' was executed in Revenge of the Sith. You literally are a new hope. My hope is that Star Wars will be forked. Let Disney continue with their version of the franchise and let the fans go forward with theirs. I would love to see more of your character ...somehow. Anyway, again... just brilliant. This film has affected me and I'll be thinking about it for a long time. Thank you!
Awesome video keep it up!
Love it! There is more character development in this short film than there is in all 3 prequels. Very engaging dialog between Valera and lieutenant Doz.
Wtf? Are you serious? The transformation of anakin as a small slave boy to Darth Vader? And this film? No one developed... The lady stayed the same way the whole time and so did the guy. Your comment is disrespectful to Star Wars as a whole....
This was honestly so creative and didn’t rely on lightsabers and jedi’s like so many other Star Wars fan films
Arron and his crew were pretty amazing, to say the least. It was pure joy to work with them.
You made a short film that does not rely on flashy imagery or the dime a dozen subject of lightsabers and lifting rocks, but rather trusts its actors, story, camera and surroundings to tell the story. In such a short time you managed to establish interesting characters and a captivating story that doesn't need to show a lightsaber to hold the audience's attention. These actors did a great job of carrying this story and were, in contrast to many fan films, believeable. The camerawork was creative and almost hypnotising. I was sucked into this story and I'm more than just impressed.
Trust the right elements, don't rely on spectacle and I can see a bright future ahead of you.
I know I'm late to the party here, but had to comment. I've been bingeing SW fan films the last couple of days, and while I have enjoyed them on their on merits for what they are, this has really impressed me!
This production really touched me on an emotional level, without fancy battles and blurry lightsabers all over the place. Just deep human emotion and pathos, portrayed in a very touching and convincing performance.
I don't quite know what to say exactly, other than the fact that this left me both sad and elated...
Great job by everyone involved, thank you for this! ✌
Very well done guys, good acting, good camera angles, music on point. Story very deep. Very good facial expressions by both actors. Good job!
I can tell that it's fan-made, but kudos for making one of the most high quality fan films I've seen!
A film that has a moral to it. Very nice to the point that I just simply love it.
He had to prove it to her, that even when he's on the other side, he's willing to sacrifice even the closest to you to uphold your duties. The insult that he wouldn't do it himself got him deep enough to make him do it. Beautiful work.
A lovely short film with very moving performances from the main actors, real people and not the cardboard cutouts that some of the Disney films are producing. I look forward to seeing more of Side Project Studio productions!
i-it's nothing.. just something in my eye 😢😭
(this was incredible. the acting and everything about this is beautiful but very sad by the end. such a great job!)
Thank you so much!
why was this made? , an , more importantly; is their nothing else?
Star Wars Fan Films that are not shot in a forrest ....instant like!!
An excellent, thought provoking piece. What if...?
Very well done!
This short fan film was exceptional. I loved how it's shows why even Soilders of Imperial Army had reasons to turn against the Empire.
Wow.. this was really great!! The acting and emotion was amazing! So much work was put into this. Thanks for sharing!
Wowwwwww!!!! This is by far my favorite fan film. No need for cgi fluff,this had emotional content that kept me glued to the screen.
I've been binge watching these Star Wars fan films. This one stands out above the rest. Well done! Thank you!
Thanks, NewJak14!
This is how I watch Star Wars. Duality, Crossroads of Destiny, Contract of Evil, Darth Maul Apprentice, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, The Clone Wars, Revenge of the Sith, Quiet, Days Past, Revelations, Star Wars Destroyer, Rogue One, A New Hope, Rebels, Broken Allegiance, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi.
rebels is before rogue one
I put Solo in there after episode 3.
You're going to have to work in Vader: Shards of the past
....you included the sequels?
The Last Jedi ??? its not good enough to be on the list at all.
A Star Wars homage to Inglorious Basterds... impressive
Fan films......the possibilities and side stories are endless I would love to see more! Absolutely amazing.
Oh man. This is my favorite fan film so far. These actors were great and that's usually the thing that's lacking the most. Very well done, I need more!
To quote Lord Vader "Impressive, most impressive".
Thanks, Eric! We appreciate it!
Great, great film.
I have not been moved to this extent and in this manner by Star Wars content in a long time, and I was raised on Star Wars so it has a particularly special place in my heart. This is a fantastic piece. I hope one day we can see more like this! So glad to have stumbled upon it 5 years after it was released.
Beautiful cinematography, screenplay, scoring, FX, and acting. THIS is what I wish all Star Wars film were more like. The music at the end is especially poignant and really makes the film perfect. Bravo to everyone who worked on this film.
Wow, very nice. Something different yet suspenseful and unpredictable. Well written and well acted. Loved it.
holy shit that was so powerful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 the way he screamed halt - i literally put my hand over my mouth. oh my god this is far and away the best film i've ever seen!
Thank you so much!
That actor had the perfect emotions and subtle facial movement to convey exactly what he needed to convey, Jesus Christ where did you find that actor? He should be in a lead supporting actor in a major big budget film already!
I've been thinking about the tone and production value of Andor and it made me spend an hour Googling for the title of this fan film I first watched 4 or 5 years ago, but has stayed with me since. Forgot the title but never forgot the script or performances. Thank you for really knowing what types of stories can be told in this universe.
Damn! Now THAT was a well done film! Hands down about the best fan-made I have seen to date. Great acting. Now, I'm sad we can't see more of these characters. But again, kudos. Continue producing films of this quality.
A sad story but hey I liked it. I read the comment section and saw that Shirley was there. Hey good acting on there and please let us know if you will post another short film. It's nice to see the stories where it isn't all Jedi and lightsabers and hocus pocus. This was very down to earth and one of the little stories you don't usually get to hear about aside from the mainstream. Again, great work ma'am 😀
Thank you for your kind words dixee6. So glad you enjoyed our film. Believe me, the talent behind the scenes was even more spectacular! And I so enjoyed working with Liam and Aaron. I hope we do many more!!
All I can say is, wow. Amazing fan film this one and by far better than any big budget film maker could have ever produced.
Lisa winn thank you so much!
Note: The importance of *story*. A story told simply and quickly, yet completely.
I absolutely loved the characters in this fan film! I thought that the acting was very well done! I loved the story, the writing and the implications surrounding the Captain's thoughts. Bravo I can't wait to see more!
I really love these types of STAR WARS stories. Very organic!
A sad story, but it shows how brutal and mechanical the empire is.
Beerenmüsli Do you see any correlation between fantasy Empire and real USA Armed Forces?
When Hollywood companies forget how to make a story!! basic movie making!! where is Europe cinema and comic inspiration when you need it!! We like action but is not only about action and Special effect , is about the story! very talent making!! keep going people ! bottom up for the win!
Jim Lianos 👍👏👍 100 💯 as an aspiring writer myself
Wow... I really admire your originality. Most of these short films always consist of some Jedi or lightsaber battle. I'm impressed that you guys told an entire story in just 17 minutes. Really great job guys.
This is really good, and I feel it depicts how the Empire used their up-and-comings to do the dirty job on «the little people», thus enforcing their terror regime. Great script and superior acting!!
Wow. Such a good film. The series would do we’ll to have more of these movies showing the human aspect of the Empire.
First of all, I must say that I am so happy to see a Star Wars fan film that is not about a random lightsaber fight in the woods. Here we have a simple but very well-written story involving characters with a clear past, believable motivations, and sympathetic emotions. Shirley and Liam both did very well together, and their acting was top notch for a project such as this.
A few minor complaints: When John Williams created the music of Star Wars, he used motifs. These are musical cues which accompany certain characters, situations, ideas, planets, etc. So then it's a bit strange to have a really slow version of the Yoda theme playing during the first few minutes of the film. Neither Yoda nor anyone or anything associated with him appear. Also, the three suns at the end seemed like a bit much, and it's quite unrealistic. Binary star systems are actually quite common, while a triple star system is considered extremely rare.
But besides this, I very much enjoyed the film and all the obvious love and hard work behind it. Looking forward to seeing the next project from you!
Many thanks!
Maybe the 3rd sun was an early rising moon.....
M. Strain Jr. : Yes, I noticed three suns, perhaps want to establish this wasn't Tattoonin.
This was beyond fantastic... didn't even have to be Star Wars but that air of familiarity really gave it something extra.
This is a perfect example of the fact that you can’t just make something about Star Wars and expect it to be good; it has to be an actually well-written story. This film blows that theory out of the ballpark. The fact that it’s Star Wars merely enhances the film. Well executed!
Way better than what Jar Jar Abrams and Rian SJWson gave us.
I'm reviewing fan films on my youtube channel for a year now, and I need to tell you that this one is one of the best I have ever seen ! I'll recommand it on a upcoming video if that's ok for you ! :D
Absolutely! Thank you for the kind words!
Thank you who really did a great job ! You and all the team can be very proud of yourselves !
Damn must be good for you invoke a recommendation and a command to watch it..
Great storytelling, incredible acting, top-notch camera, lighting & sound - well done! One of my favorite peeks into the Star Wars universe
Appreciate it! Pass it along!
This fan made short is probably the best use of the universe surrounding the movies I've seen. Shows more depth than the usual "saber fight/space fight/blaster battle/imma jedi!" pap that seems to be de rigueur for most of the SW fan films.
Well done! Good short script and engaging acting.
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Damn, this was truely deep.
One of the more real star wars fan films ive scene.
Alot if substance and well done.
I WILL be sharing this with all of my friends. There is absolutely nothing to criticize about this film;
Your camera work, production values, props, scenery....even the acting is better and more credible than most of the new movies. Fantastic work and PLEASE keep them coming!
Excellent credit too. I actually stayed to watch all of them
It's like one of this epic moments in a star wars movie finally gets the time and acting it deserves.
Awesome work Shirley...you are an amazing actress. Looking forward to seeing you on the Big screen.💙❤
Thank you, Bridgette!
This was truly special. This was truly unique. This was truly Star Wars as it should be.
Nice! Only thing about these mini videos is you get right into the story and then the fun ends. Always leaves you wanting more.
I like the use of the prayer bowl...
Damn, this is good...great job!
Best fan film ever made! Great acting..actually much better acting then any of the Star Wars movies so far! Well done!
Shnickers123 thank you!!
where this shines is the story, the dialogue, the amazing tension, the unpredictability, and great use of minor characters to flesh out the Star Wars universe
I really love that you let the music play into the credits. The audience can just sit with that emotion and reflect. Great choice.