The Star Wars universe has always been a breeding ground for creativity. From fan fiction to elaborate cosplay, fans have consistently found ways to express their love for the galaxy far, far away. One particularly exciting chapter in this story was the rise of the Star Wars fan film ecosystem, a vibrant community of filmmakers who poured their passion and talent into creating short films set within the beloved franchise.
A Brief History of our Star Wars Fan Films
For years, Millquas Productions tried to push our boundaries of what was possible, shooting on small budgets, but with passion and drive. In 2015, Lucasfilm launched the Lucasfilm Star Wars Fan Film Awards. This competition aimed to celebrate the best in fan-made Star Wars content, providing a platform for talented filmmakers to showcase their work and potentially even gain recognition from the studio itself.
Our Journey in the Lucasfilm Fan Film Awards
Millquas Productions entered Storm Trooper Target Practice into the competition. a Comedy Skit about the annual Target Practice and Safety practices of the Empire. To our immense delight, STTP was a finalist in three categories including:
- Best Film:
- Audience Choice:
Scene from The Mandalorain Season 3
It is even theorized that Jon Favreau pulled from our video for a scene in the Mandalorian.
The Current State of our Star Wars Fan Film Ecosystem
In the following years, we have also been able to create more content dealing with the Star Wars Genre. You can browse our content to get some laughs, or some thought provoking fan fiction with these videos.
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The Star Wars fan film ecosystem is a testament to the enduring power of the franchise and the passion of its fans. We’ve had a great time creating all of this content for the fan base, and hope that the legacy of the Storm Trooper missing his target makes you laugh for years to come.