I love fan films.
I remember the very first fan film I ever saw:Hardware Wars(aStar Warsspoof).
Ive been hooked ever since.
And did they succeed?
Yes for the most part.
Over the course of seven summers, they devoted their time, energy and resources to this project.
Some say they wasted their youth on making this film.
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But the film worked, anyway.
And this is the documentary.
What is fantastic aboutRaiders!
The investor does not seem convinced, but the amateur filmmakers end up leaving with a $5,000 cheque.
you might almost taste their satisfaction when you see Strompolos and Zalas picture with Spielberg.
There are better fan films out there I mean, in terms of production value.
The vision is still there.
Zala quickly answers that not seeing his spirit crushed is what counts the most for him.
Its a particularly moving scene, because most of us can relate to Zala at that moment.
Many of us will have had our spirits crushed in a similar decisive moment in their lives.
Weve all wanted to be Spielberg, or Lucas, and most of us couldnt.
Without giving anything away, they do finish the film.
Rating:
4 out of 5
