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| 12/26/19 |  50: Out Of The Blue | Chronicle: A Star Trek Audio Adventure. David McDowell Blue is an actor, writer, and director. Since graduating from the National Shakespeare Conservatory in New York, he has played such iconic roles as Jacques in As You LIke It, Stephen Undershaft in Major Barbara, the fool in King Lear, Malvolio in Twelfth Night, Goldberg in The Birthday Party, among others. His directing credits include Heartbreak House by George Bernard Shaw, The Public Eye by Peter Shaffer, his own edit of William Shakespeare's Richard III, and, most recently, the original Masoch and DeSade by Omen Kaine. He was born in San Francisco but raised in Florida, ending up in Los Angeles where he is a well-known theatre reviewer. Now Blue is about to launch Chronicle, a Star Trek audio adventure set about four years after the events set in Star Trek: Nemesis. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson is joined by David McDowell Blue to talk about Chronicle and learn more about this Star Trek audio adventure, including how it was conceived and who are the personnel behind the production. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Meet David McDowell Blue (00:04:05) Starting Out (00:05:06) What Does Star Trek Mean to You? (00:10:45) Gliding Into Chronicle (00:15:05) The Visionary Class (00:19:45) Incidental Things (00:25:15) Why Did She Kill Him? (00:29:55) The Cast (00:34:50) Is It Classic Star Trek? (00:40:05) There Are Four Genders (00:44:04) Three Acts (00:50:10) Get Excited (00:54:47) Closing (01:01:23) Host Tony Robinson Guest David McDowell Blue Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) | — | ||||||
| 10/26/18 |  49: C Is for Convergence | Sam Cockings talks about his fan film. Co-host of the web series Trekyards, which focuses on the ships of Star Trek, Sam Cockings loves to share his passion for the franchise. This extends beyond deep dives into vessels to actually bringing new Trek stories to life through fan films. It's an incredible creative release for some of the most diehard fans, but one that is not without pitfalls. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson is joined by Sam to learn what happened when his previous film project went head to head with CBS. We also discuss his latest venture, Convergence, and how it enters the realm of crossovers by gathering actors from multiple past productions to save the universe from total annihilation. The storyline is incredibly exciting and sure to please the most ardent Star Trek fan. This is part two of a two-part interview with Sam, the first part of which can be found on Continuing Mission 44. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Back, Sam! (00:02:13) Did They Just Assume? (00:04:40) You've Moved On (00:09:56) A Fun Story to Write (00:15:48) So Something Unique (00:20:10) Slightly Off Topic Again (00:24:41) No Prima Donnas (00:29:59) It Looks Good (00:35:45) The Campaign (00:39:15) Back From The Future (00:45:18) Closing (00:49:55) Host Tony Robinson Guest Sam Cockings Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
| 8/11/18 |  48: B-Shea and the Hitman | Mike Schmidt Talks Renegades. While visiting Alberta, Canada, for the 2018 Vul-con—an annual Star Trek convention hosted by the city of Vulcan—Trek.fm roving reporter Brandon-Shea Mutala of Melodic Treks met up with a specially trained hitman by the name of Mike. But don't be alarmed; Brandon is fine. As for Mike, he landed a role in the series Renegades (formerly Star Trek: Renegades) playing a hitman in a crucial scene in the second episode of this adventure featuring many familiar faces from Star Trek. In this episode of Continuing Mission, guest host Brandon-Shea Mutala chats with Schmidt about his role in Renegades and how the opportunity came about. His adventures offer great encouragement to others wishing to take part in Star Trek fan films. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Über Fan Mike Schmidt (00:02:46) Getting Involved (00:03:11) Drawing Attention (00:05:45) The CBS Change (00:07:02) Another Piece of Furniture (00:08:45) My Human Face (00:10:05) Good Friendships (00:12:45) All Around Great Guy (00:14:35) Closing (00:16:25) Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Mike Schmidt Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
| 6/24/18 |  47: Alligator Sandwiches | Ray Tesi talks Stage Nine Studios. In 2017, Ray Tesi began production on a Star Trek fan film entitled Starship Republic. That project is still in the works, and hopefully will be released in the not-too-distant future. Making fan films is a passion for Tesi, and that has led him to take a giant leap of faith with the acquisition of his very own production space: Stage Nine Studios in Kingsland, Georgia. If that location sounds familiar, it's because Star Trek Continues filmed there. Tesi struck a deal with Vic Mignogna and purchased the former home of Star Trek Continues, complete with standing sets and lighting rigs. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson is joined by Tesi to talk about Stage Nine Studios, how he came to be own these well-known sets, and why having a fully outfitted studio is a dream come true for this truly avid Star trek fan. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Again Ray Tesi (00:02:04) The Vignette (00:05:22) Under Vic's Nose (00:06:30) The Incredible Sets (00:09:50) Untidy Captain Kirk? (00:15:16) Open For Business (00:18:07) The Website (00:23:16) What Happens Next (00:27:43) Compliments (00:28:40) Closing (00:29:15) For more about the studio, visit www.stageninestudios.com. Host Tony Robinson Guest Ray Tesi Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
| 5/1/18 |  46: The Romulans! They're Here! | Mark Naccarato Talks The Romulan War. Since 2009, Mark Naccarato has created, filmed, and financed his Star Trek fan film The Romulan War. Now it is almost complete, and he needs the help of fans to cross the finish line. The Romulan War tells the story of the vicious and often unprovoked attacks on Earth and its colonies during the 22nd century. Following the events leading to the foundation of the United Federation of Planets, the film documents key moments in history and expands the viewer's knowledge of this sometimes-forgotten period. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson talks with Mark about The Romulan War and how he plans to finish production. For Star Trek fans who are serious about keeping fan films alive, this is a must-listen episode. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Jolan Tru, Mark (00:01:50) Nashville Star Trek Fans (00:02:54) Production Time (00:08:45) The Perfect Time (00:12:50) Production (00:17:00) The Story (00:20:55) Almost Finished (00:26:00) What Happens Next (00:27:43) Finding Out More (00:31:15) Take Ownership (00:34:38) Closing (00:35:22) Visit The Romulan War Indiegogo campaign for more details and to donate: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-romulan-war Host Tony Robinson Guest Mark Naccarato Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
| 3/10/18 |  45: A Fragile Peace | Gary O'Brien Talks The Holy Core. In 2017, filmmaker Gary O'Brien released his first Star Trek fan film, Chance Encounter. It was well received and has been viewed more than 50,000 times. Gary lives and works in Oxfordshire, England, and is part of a growing band of British filmmakers creating new and exciting Star Trek stories. His latest project, The Holy Core, is essentially a Next Generation story centered on the exploits of the Nebula-class USS Vigilance as the crew seeks to assist the inhabitants of the planet Vita II after a long and costly religious war. However, all is not what it seems. In this episode of Continuing Mission, Gary chats with host Tony Robinson about The Holy Core, what he has learned since Chance Encounter, and tells us about the Kickstarter campaign designed to support the new project. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Gary (00:01:47) Another Movie (00:03:17) A Different Cast (00:10:00) The Fundraiser (00:12:16) Outside Locations (00:15:28) A Tease (00:20:15) The Pun (00:24:00) Guideline Thoughts (00:25:43) Up to the Plate (00:30:02) Finding Gary (00:32:38) Closing (00:34:22) Visit the Kickstarter campaign for The Holy Core: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1512203744/the-holy-core-a-star-trek-fan-film Host Tony Robinson Guest Gary O'Brien Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
| 3/6/18 |  44: An Enterprising Young Man | Sam Cockings Talks Temporal Anomaly. For the past five years, Trekyards co-host Sam Cockings has been creating, updating, and finalizing his fan film Temporal Anomaly. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson is joined by Sam to discuss his passion for and background in CGI and visual effects. This is part one of a two-part interview. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Sam (00:01:46) A Family Trip (00:04:25) Venturing into CGI (00:06:08) A Beautiful Shot (00:11:00) Slightly Off-Topic (00:22:10) Adam Mojo Lebowitz (00:26:45) Release Date (00:36:18) Temporal Anomaly? (00:39:49) Closing (00:45:15) View the Temporal Anomaly trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olvWTilRblQ Host Tony Robinson Guest Sam Cockings Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
| 12/3/17 |  43: Because We're Huge Nerds | Vic Mignogna Talks Star Trek and When the Train Stops. In 2013, Vic Mignogna audaciously took the center seat aboard the USS Enterprise and assumed the role of Captain James T. Kirk Star Trek Continues. His performance quickly gained him the respect and admiration of millions of Star Trek fans around the globe—and possibly beyond! Vic continues to have a wide and varied career—on and off the big screen—as an actor, a professional voiceover artist, and a musician and composer. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson and guest Zach Moore of Standard Orbit are joined by Vic as he vacates the captain's chair to look back at his time aboard the Enterprise. He also brings us up to speed on his latest adventure—the fan-funded mystery film When The Train Stops. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Meet Vic (00:02:35) A Busy Man (00:03:45) They're Looking for Actors (00:06:59) A Daunting Task (00:08:55) My Favorite Episode (00:14:00) Huge Nerds(00:17:25) Let Me Comment on That (00:23:22) Amy Is A Gem (00:29:56) As I Said … (00:36:42) A Huge Thank You (00:46:08) Closing (00:48:46) Visit www.whenthetrainstops.com for full details about Vic's new project. Hosts Tony Robinson and Zach Moore Guest Vic Mignogna Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
| 11/23/17 |  42: Space Below and Beyond! | Needs of the Many and The Derelict. Australian filmmaker Aaron Vanderkley set a new benchmark in fan film production with the release of his two short films Needs of the Many and The Derelict. These films which are set during the same time period as Star Trek: Enterprise and have captured the imagination and attention of his peers. Needs of the Many received two honors—Best Lead Actor or Actress and Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form—at the Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards at Treklanta, an annual science fiction convention held in Atlanta, Georgia. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson is joined by Aaron to talk about how it all came together, how fans have reacted to his films, and his career plans. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Meet Aaron Vanderkley (00:01:48) He Had the Sets (00:04:50) Section 47 (00:11:45) The Awards (00:16:22) Crazy Occupant (00:20:19) The Crew (00:27:17) The Comments (00:36:22) Closing (00:39:23) Host Tony Robinson Guest Aaron Vanderkley Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
| 10/1/17 |  41: Qapla', Kargh! | John Carrigan Talks Life in the Empire. An actor, author, and martial arts expert, John Carrigan began his acting career when he was personally encouraged by Gene Roddenberry to seek out new goals, forge new opportunities, and—if he really wanted to—sit in the captain's chair. According to Gene, it was all there for the taking. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson talks to Carrigan about his amazing tales of defending a young lady from potential harm, bringing the Klingon Captain Kargh to life in the Star Trek: New Voyages episode "To Serve All My Days," and carrying out the orders of the Empire. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Meet John Carrigan (00:02:09) Encounter with Gene Roddenberry (00:03:19) Such a Tale (00:07:04) On the Bridge (00:11:20) The "Eldoprise" (00:14:15) Much More Swaggery (00:19:30) "To Serve All My Days" (00:24:15) The End of Chekov (00:28:30) Host Tony Robinson Guest John Carrigan Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
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| 9/9/17 |  40: Short-Order Star Trek | Seth Stewart's TOS Recuts. A tenacious and dedicated Star Trek fan, Seth Daniel Stewart desires to keep Star Trek alive by bringing The Original Series to fans in a unique way. This has led him to develop his own take on Trek's 1960s origins, editing the original episodes into a collection of very short—but nonetheless easily recognizable—stories. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson talks to Seth about why he has chosen to do this and what the future may hold. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Seth (00:02:09) Shorter Episodes (00:04:01) How Many More Episodes? (00:06:12) Film Aspirations (00:07:58) Pieces of Star Trek (00:10:36) Closing (00:13:58) Host Tony Robinson Guest Seth Daniel Stewart Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
| 7/8/17 |  39: Crossover Origins | Chris Allen Talks Star Trek vs Star Trek. Chris Allen is a very talented filmmaker who, in 2006, brought us the hilarious "Star Trek vs Batman," a film parody like no other. It was possibly ahead of its time when it introduced the ever-popular crossover idea, whereby the crew of the Enterprise gets into a conflict with the unlikeliest of villains from another sci-fi franchise. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson talks to Allen about his latest venture, a new Star Trek parody that finds our beloved Captain Kirk pitting his wits against Trek captains in a ludicrous plot to save a beautiful damsel in distress from a mysterious alien. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Chris (00:03:01) Batman and Robin Costumes (00:10:35) Holy Batfilm! (00:13:04) Television Was More Interesting (00:16:20) Star Trek Crossovers? (00:17:40) The White Suit (00:25:45) A Star Model (00:31:30) Pre-production (00:39:30) A Fun Thing to Do (00:46:15) Closing (00:54.50) Host Tony Robinson Guest Chris Allen Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
| 5/13/17 |  38: Integrated Circuits | Manu Intiraymi talks the Borg, life, and The Circuit. As part of a growing band of actors forged by their links to Star trek, Manu Intiraymi—Voyager's Icheb—has embraced the genre of fan films. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson is joined by Manu to talk about the actor's new, bold, and exciting project, the fan-funded venture The Circuit. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Manu (00:02:42) Implants! Good or bad? (00:02:50) Getting into Acting (00:12:40) Hippy Parents (00:13:45) Life after Star Trek (00:15:30) Fan Films (00:21:20) The Circuit (00:27:50) Host Tony Robinson Guest Manu Intiraymi Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
| 4/15/17 |  37: The Enterprise Incident | Paul Olsen Talks Project Enterprise. Paul Olsen is a prolific and talented artist originally from San Francisco and now residing in Surrey, England. To Star Trek fans all over the world, Paul is best known for his work in bringing the USS Enterprise to life in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, by giving the starship her pearlescent ball gown and making her the Queen of the Galaxy! In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson is join by Paul to talk about the mission he had embarked on with the original team to build a 12-foot studio model of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 and take her on a tour around the world for all Star Trek fans to enjoy. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Meeting Paul (00:02:08) Color Choice (00:09:35) A Grandiose Idea (00:13:58) Contacting the Team (00:17:20) Gathering Pace (00:21:10) Enterprise on Tour (00:26:30) Immediate Future (00:30:50) Say It One More Time! (00:35:40) Closing (00:37.50) Host Tony Robinson Guest Paul Olsen Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
| 4/2/17 |  36: Trek Another Day | Chance Encounter with Gary O'Brien. Gary O'Brien, director of the recently released Star Trek fan film Chance Encounter, began his filmmaking career in his early teens. His passion for the art led him to the opportunity to work on the James Bond film Die Another Day, on which he was a visual effects technician. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson talks to Gary about those early days. Along the way, we discuss the product of Gary's latest filmmaking venture. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Meeting Gary (00:02:24) Formal Training (00:08:40) Fan Film Comparisons (00:15:18) Lighting and Sound (00:23:37) The Nostalgia Factor (00:29:25) Crew Creation (00:38:01) Four Lights? (00:45:14) Closing (00:46.48) Host Tony Robinson Guest Gary O'Brien Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
| 3/12/17 |  35: The Fan Film Factor | Jonathan Lane talks Fan Film Factor blog. Jonathan Lane began his blogging career when he started to document the growth of the Star Trek fan film Prelude to Axanar. Since then, he has created an encyclopedic record of Star Trek fan productions dating as far back as 1974. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson talks to Jonathan about his journey from those early days right up to the present. Along the way, Jonathan to shares his insights and comments about the current state of the fan film genre. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Jonathan (00:02:24) Blog Launch (00:09:00) Fan Starvation (00:21:18) Jonathan's Prime Directive (00:33:50) Waiting for the "Call"! (00:41:10) Closing (00:47.12) Host Tony Robinson Guest Jonathan Lane Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
| 2/25/17 |  34: Godspeed! Starship Republic | Ray Tesi Talks Starship Republic. Ray Tesi and his crew of dedicated actors have labored long and hard to get Starship Republic, the first Star Trek fan film to be made since the issuance of the CBS guidelines, out of spacedock. Now the film is in production, and Ray has a lot to say about the trials and tribulations of being a filmmaker. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson talks to Ray about how the story took shape, some last-minute happenings, and the moment he got to say "Action!" Chapters Starship Republic Intro Music (00:00:50) Meeting Ray (00:00:51) About Starship Republic (00:03:25) Actors on the Set (00:06:25) A Source of Inspiration (00:09:38) Recycling the Redshirts (00:13:55) Shooting Days (00:20:10) "Action" (00:24:25) Moving Forward (00:31:35) Host Tony Robinson Guest Ray Tesi Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) | — | ||||||
| 4/25/16 |  33: Exploring Star Trek Horizon | Tommy Kraft and Actors Look Back. Since it's public launch in February 2016, Star Trek Horizon has become a bigger hit than anyone—especially creator Tommy Kraft—ever expected. The fan film that serves as a follow-up to Enterprise delivers the Romulan War storyline that fans were hoping for from the show's fifth season. Centered on the crew of the USS Discovery NX-04, Horizon is an example of how to make the most of limited resources to create a product that can holds its own against studio productions. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Dennis Castello is joined by Tommy as well as two of the stars of Horizon—Paul Lang, who plays Captain Harrison Hawke, and Ryan Webber, who plays Commander Francis Brookes—for an in-depth discussion about the decisions made in the writing, casting, directing, and look of the film. We also hear first-hand their thoughts on how fans have reacted to their creation. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Meeting Paul and Ryan (00:03:22) The Casting Process (00:06:29) Reactions to the Script (00:15:05) The Rehearsal Process (00:18:56) Analysis: Captain Hawke's First Scene (00:19:55) The Hardest Job in Filmmaking (00:25:20) Analysis: The Engine Room Fight Scene (00:26:54) The Look of the Film (00:31:02) Analysis: Corridor Walk and Talk (00:34:45) Analysis: The Lake House Scene (00:42:52) Creating the Character of Captain Hawke (00:48:38) Performance Adjustments (00:53:52) Brookes in Command (00:56:33) Fan Reaction (00:58:44) How to Find Star Trek Horizon Online (01:03:00) Tommy's Special Announcement (01:03:51) Tommy's Special Announcement Déjà vu (01:04:54) About Project Discovery (01:11:05) When Does Project Discovery Launch? (01:28:27) Host Dennis Castello Guests Tommy Kraft, Paul Lang, and Ryan Webber Production Dennis Castello (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) | — | ||||||
| 4/16/16 |  32: Being Brilliant on a Schedule | Tamerlane. Written by Guy Davis and based on the concept of Star Trek: The Rest of the Federation, this fan-made web comic tells the story of the USS Tamerlane, a Saladin-class destroyer, and its commanding officer, Captain Julia Cochrane. And in this episode of Continuing Mission, Davis joins host Dennis Castello to talk about his characters, stories, where his inspiration comes from, and the demands of "being brilliant on a schedule." Chapters Intro (00:00:00) What is Tamerlane? (00:03:28) Meeting Guy Davis (00:07:16) The Creation of Tamerlane (00:11:39) Incorporating Other Fan Projects (00:15:06) The Characters of Tamerlane (00:17:44) What Inspires His Stories (00:24:12) Guy's Favorite Thing About Tamerlane (00:27:40) What Guy Learned That He Didn't Know Before (00:29:06) Guy's Single Greatest Challenge (00:37:24) Guy's Single Greatest Joy in Tamerlane (00:39:24) Goals for the Future (00:41:57) Guy's Advice For Other Fan Artists (00:43:31) Where to Find Guy and Tamerlane Online (00:44:49) Host Dennis Castello Guest Guy Davis Production Dennis Castello (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) | — | ||||||
| 4/9/16 |  31: Education That's Out of This World | Starship Grissom. Star Trek has a long history of encouraging young fans to take an interest in the sciences; but here's a fan project that takes that to the next level. Written by teachers, these fan films not only take viewers on Star Trek adventures, they also teach actual classroom lessons in science, math, art, and social studies. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Dennis Castello is joined by Richard Wells, Christina Morris, and Keely Sanchez of Starship Grissom to learn how they are bringing Star Trek into education through unique productions that make use of the TOS sets at Starbase Studios. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Meeting Richard, Christina, and Keely (00:02:55) About Starship Grissom (00:07:21) The On-the-Set Experience (00:12:05) The Writing Process (00:14:19) Greatest Challenge, Greatest Joy (00:16:15) Goals and Ambitions (00:19:57) Advice for Fan Filmmakers (00:22:31) Host Dennis Castello Guests Richard Wells, Christina Morris, and Keely Sanchez Production Dennis Castello (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ruth Ward (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) | — | ||||||
| 4/3/16 |  30: DIY Fan Film Kit | Starbase Studios. Have you ever dreamed of making your own Star Trek fan film, but don't have sets, costumes or props—and don't know how to make them yourself? You're not alone. Many fans have faced this creative obstacle, and have overcome it thanks to Starbase Studios. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Dennis Castello is joined by Richard Wells and Scott Johnson of Starbase Studios to learn about their standing TOS sets that they make available to any fan group that wants to make their own films… for free! Chapters Intro (00:00:40) About Starbase Studios (00:01:49) Meet Richard and Scott (00:03:19) The Genesis of Starbase Studios (00:07:02) Helping Starship Yorktown (00:11:27) Getting to Play Star Trek (00:17:26) Advice for Fan Projects (00:22:44) How to Donate to Starbase Studios (00:26:04) George Takei in the Captains Chair (00:29:01) Host Dennis Castello Guests Richard Wells and Scott Johnson Production Dennis Castello (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ruth Ward (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) | — | ||||||
| 3/5/16 |  29: We Made That Together | Robin Heirt Talks Star Trek Dark Armada. A group of fans from the Netherlands are hard at work making Star Trek fan films and proving, once again, that Star Trek fandom crosses all borders. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Dennis Castello interviews Robin Heirt, the executive producer of Star Trek Dark Armada, to find out what it's like to be a Star Trek fan in the Netherlands. Robin also talks about the learning curve they went through making their past episodes, why they decided on the post-Voyager era as "their Trek," and their plans to turn Star Trek Dark Armada into Star Trek Batavia. Chapters Meeting Robin (00:01:49) How the Project Got Its Start (00:04:53) The Dark Armada Team (00:07:22) About Star Trek Dark Armada (00:09:02) Robin's Favorite Thing About Making STDA (00:12:52) Their Greatest Challenge (00:16:16) Their Greatest Joy (00:18:57) Robin's Advice to Other Fan Filmmakers (00:20:28) How They Make Their Shows (00:23:32) About The Writing (00:25:20) How to Find Robin (00:26:16) Final Thoughts (00:26:42) Host Dennis Castello Guest Robin Heirt Production Dennis Castello (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ruth Ward (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) | — | ||||||
| 2/24/16 |  28: The Explorer's Heart | Tommy Kraft Talks Star Trek Horizon. Tommy Kraft has labored for three long years as the main creative force behind the film Star Trek Horizon. Now the film is about to be released, and Tommy has a lot to say about the rigors of being a one-man-band filmmaker. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Dennis Castello is joined by Brandon-Shea Mutala as they interview Tommy to find out how he almost died making the film, learn about some of the good things that happened to the project along the way, and get some great advice for those thinking of making their own fan films. Chapters Welcome Tommy (00:02:02) Why a New Crew? (00:06:20) About Tommy Kraft (00:09:08) Tommy's Favorite Enterprise Episode (00:10:19) Why Make a Film? (00:16:11) A Good Surprise (00:20:16) How Tommy Almost Died Making His Movie (00:22:42) Tommy's Gear (00:24:59) Tommy's Advice to Fan Filmmakers (00:27:44) How to Contact Us (00:37:38) Hosts Dennis Castello and Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Tommy Kraft Production Dennis Castello (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ruth Ward (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) | — | ||||||
| 8/31/15 |  27: A Maritime Vibe | Pacific 201. During the forty years following the cease fire that ended the Romulan War, mistrust, and a general wariness of the unknown led humanity to withdraw and turn away from exploration. But as the children of those who fought in the war grew tired of hiding from the galaxy, Earth began to regain its confidence and make a new name for itself. This era was marked by the launch of a new flagship—the Starship Pacific NCC-201—to embark on a bold mission towards a mysterious and uncharted region of space. This is the story of Pacific 201. In this episode of Continuing Mission, we're joined by Pacific 201 creator Eric Henry to learn about how the idea first came about, how it has evolved, and how he hopes to bring a fresh approach to Star Trek through this hopeful story about the period between Enterprise and The Original Series. Host C Bryan Jones Guests Eric Henry Editor and Producer C Bryan Jones Associate Producer Michael Frisbee Chapters Eric's Star Trek Fandom (00:02:06) Eric's Filmmaking Background (00:06:41) Why Star Trek? (00:08:57) Stylistically Speaking (00:11:02) The Story (00:13:26) Designing the Pacific (00:17:42) The Characters (00:24:54) Designing the Costumes (00:30:45) Production Gear and Techniques (00:35:45) The Kickstarter (00:39:09) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm | — | ||||||
| 6/1/15 |  26: Opening Up The Cage | Star Trek: Captain Pike. He was captain of the Enterprise before Kirk, but remained little-known to Star Trek fans for years. Even after the release of Star Trek's original pilot "The Cage" in 1988, fans had to rely on books and comics to learn more about the character played by Jeffrey Hunter. Then came J.J. Abrams, who put Pike in the center seat—for a bit. Thanks to this, even casual Star Trek fans are now familiar with the officer that die-hards have longed to see fleshed out. In this episode of Continuing Mission, new host Eric Brasure is joined by someone attempting to do just that: Todd Shawn Tei. As the producer of the new independent film project Star Trek: Captain Pike, Todd is drawing upon elements of the captain's life that have been revealed through the expanded universe—along with his own unique take—to tell Pike's story. Co-writing with him is none other than Walter Koenig, and the film has signed on a star-studded cast of faces familiar to all Star Trek fans. Together with Shawn, we delve deeper into the project. Host Eric Brasure Guest Todd Shawn Tei Editor and Producer Christopher Jones Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao Associate Producer Michael Frisbee Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen Chapters Background to Pike (00:01:54) Approaching the Character (00:03:11) Building Off The Cage (00:09:23) Kirk and Pike: Differences in Command (00:12:33) The Cast of Star Trek: Captain Pike (00:15:44) Putting It All Together (00:21:26) Sets and SFX (00:25:59) Closing (00:30:29) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm | — | ||||||
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