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'''''Star Trek: Renegades''''' is an unlicensed and unofficial [[fan film]] based upon the ''[[Star Trek]]'' franchise, although it features several characters from commercially produced ''Star Trek'' played by the same actors who realized them for film and TV. The story concerns a group of criminals and misfits assembled to undertake a covert mission when suspicion arises that the official military chain of command has been compromised by enemy agents. The film was largely funded through [[crowdsourcing]], and the film's producer's claimed they were going to submit it to [[CBS]] as a spec TV pilot.
'''''Star Trek: Renegades''''' is a [[fan film]] based upon the ''[[Star Trek]]'' franchise. Several former ''Star Trek'' actors appear, including [[Walter Koenig]], [[Robert Picardo]], [[Manu Intiraymi]], and [[Tim Russ]]. Tim Russ also directs the film. Funding was successfully sought for production during 2012 through [[Kickstarter]] and additional funding was raised through [[Indiegogo]] in 2013.<ref name="indiegogo">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/star-trek-renegades|title=Star Trek: Renegades|work=Indiegogo|accessdate=August 9, 2015}}</ref> Another fundraising campaign, focusing on [[visual effects]], was started on [[Indiegogo]] on April 3, 2014, and concluded on May 18, 2014.<ref name="indiegogo-vfx-funding">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/star-trek-renegades-vfx-funding|title=Star Trek:Renegades VFX Funding|work=Indiegogo|accessdate=August 9, 2015}}</ref>

As of August 2014 the film had not been released for public viewing, albeit a work-in-progress version had briefly been made available for online streaming for backers of the project.


==Cast==
==Cast==

Revision as of 23:11, 19 August 2015

Star Trek: Renegades
Star Trek: Renegades teaser poster
Directed byTim Russ
Screenplay by
  • Ethan H. Calk
  • Jack Treviño
  • Sky Conway
Story byJack Trevino
Produced by
  • Sky Conway (producer)
  • Ethan H. Calk (co-producer)
  • Jack Treviño (co-producer)
  • Thomas J. Moore (associate producer/administrator)
  • Tad Atkinson (associate producer/production coordinator)
  • Frank Zanca (line producer/unit production manager)
  • Jon Macht (supervising post producer)
  • Marc Linn (supervising producer)
  • Walter Koenig (consulting producer)
  • Michael J. Zampino (consulting producer)
  • Alec Peters (consulting producer)
Starring
CinematographyTristan Barnard
Distributed byST Renegades LLC.
Release date
  • August 1, 2015 (2015-08-01)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$375,038[1]

Star Trek: Renegades is an unlicensed and unofficial fan film based upon the Star Trek franchise, although it features several characters from commercially produced Star Trek played by the same actors who realized them for film and TV. The story concerns a group of criminals and misfits assembled to undertake a covert mission when suspicion arises that the official military chain of command has been compromised by enemy agents. The film was largely funded through crowdsourcing, and the film's producer's claimed they were going to submit it to CBS as a spec TV pilot.

As of August 2014 the film had not been released for public viewing, albeit a work-in-progress version had briefly been made available for online streaming for backers of the project.

Cast

Main cast

Supporting cast

Plot

It is ten years after the starship Voyager's return from the Delta Quadrant, and the Federation is in a crisis. The Federation's main suppliers of dilithium crystals (the primary catalyst for the fuel used in faster-than-light travel) are disappearing. Space and time have folded around several planets, effectively isolating them from any contact with outside worlds. The phenomenon is not natural – someone or something is causing it to happen. This necessitates drastic measures; some of which are outside the Federation’s normal jurisdiction. For this, Admiral Pavel Chekov, head of Starfleet Intelligence, turns to Commander Tuvok, Voyager's former security officer and current head of the newly reorganized Section 31, Starfleet's autonomous intelligence and defense organization. Tuvok must put together a new covert, renegade crew – mostly outcasts and rogues – and even criminals. This new crew is tasked with finding out what is causing the folding of time and space, and stopping it at all costs. But will they be able to put aside their differences and stop trying to kill one another in time to accomplish their mission?[7]

Production

The team behind Renegades had previously produced Star Trek: Of Gods and Men.[8] The production of Star Trek: Renegades was funded through crowdsourcing web site Kickstarter in 2012. It requested $200,000 in funds, and beat that goal by $42,000.[1] The film was shot at Laurel Canyon Studios in Los Angeles, utilising green screen techniques.[1]

The premise originated on the final day of the Of Gods and Men shoot. Jack Trevino made the suggestion of a series where the cast had to work outside of the boundaries of Starfleet. Writer Ethan Calk later credited this as being the origins of the idea.[9] The production team is aiming for three possible outcomes from the fan-made pilot: CBS picks it up for a series; it is made into a stand-alone film; or it would be the first episode of an Internet based series.[1]

Additional funding was required because the script was more ambitious than previously proposed during the Kickstarter funding. Another fund raising campaign was started on Indiegogo, which raised US$132,555, much more than the targeted US$20,000.[10]

Principal photography on the film commenced on October 2, 2013 and was completed on October 16, 2013 in Los Angeles.[11]

Release

The first teaser trailer premiered online on November 21, 2013.[12] A second, longer teaser trailer premiered on December 21, 2013.[13] The full length film was to have been released in early 2015.[14]

An official trailer was released April 7, 2015.[15] The official premier took place at the Crest Theater on Saturday August 1, 2015, at 4:30 pm.[16][17]

Casting

The cast of Renegades includes several Star Trek alumni, who in some cases are reprising their former roles.[1] Garrett Wang was to return as Harry Kim but had scheduling conflicts with his involvement in Unbelievable!!!!!, a comedy film with other Star Trek alumni actors. He has stated, however, that he may return if the film is turned into a series and gets picked up.[18] J. G. Hertzler was originally set to play Borrada, the film's main antagonist, but has since taken political office in New York.[19]

Richard Herd was cast as Admiral Owen Paris on October 9, 2012.[5] Courtney Peldon was cast as Shree on November 14, 2012, who is an Andorian con artist, thief, and hacker.[6] Tim Russ was cast as Tuvok on December 7, 2012.[1] Walter Koenig was cast as Admiral Pavel Chekov on March 4, 2013.[2] Adrienne Wilkinson was cast as Captain Lexxa Singh who is leader of the Renegades and a direct descendant of Khan Noonien Singh.[3] Sean Young was cast as Dr. Lucien.[4] Robert Picardo was cast as Dr. Lewis Zimmerman who is the developer of the Emergency Medical Hologram.[4]

Chasty Ballesteros was cast as Ronara who is a troubled young Betazoid.[3] Kevin Fry was cast as Jaro Ruk who is a somewhat unbalanced former Bajoran freedom fighter.[4] Grant Imahara was cast as Lt. Masaru who is an aide to Admiral Pavel Chekov.[3] Vic Mignogna was cast as Garis who is a vicious Cardassian prisoner.[3]

Reception

Drew Turney, of moviehole.net, writes in his review, "It’s clear the team behind the movie loves the Star Trek name, and diehard fans are likely to be far more forgiving of the flaws than most (when Robert Picardo showed up as the fan favourite holographic Dr. Zimmerman, it prompted cheers in the screening). But it’s very hard to be down on what’s essentially fan fiction made on a shoestring by people who’ve given it their hearts and souls."[20]

Joseph Baxter, of cinemablend.com, writes in his review, "Renegades does appear to be an intriguing project. While there does seems to be a few spots in this trailer that scream 'fan film' and some of the aesthetic choices of the costume designs seem questionable, it’s nonetheless impressive considering the independent, crowd-funded nature of the project."[21]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h O'Connor, Kyrie (December 7, 2012). "'Star Trek' may get new, darker life". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Lipp, Chaz (March 4, 2013). "Highlights from Emerald City Comicon 2013: Patrick Stewart, Walter Koenig, and Billy Dee Williams". The Morton Report. Retrieved April 1, 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |newspaper= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Casting Updates". Star Trek: Renegades. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Star Trek: Renegades Cast". Renegade Studios. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Star Trek: Renegades Starts Production". TrekNation. October 9, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  6. ^ a b "Actress Courtney Peldon Joins the Star Trek Renegades Web Series". TrekWeb.com. November 14, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  7. ^ "Story & Synopsis". Renegade Studios. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  8. ^ Cullen, Ian. "Star Trek: Renegades Kickstarter Funding Drive Begins". Sci-Fi Pulse. Retrieved April 1, 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |newspaper= (help)
  9. ^ Leao, Gustavo (November 19, 2012). "Director Tim Russ, Producer Sky Conway and Co-Writer Ethan Halk Talk Star Trek Renegades Independent Web Series". TrekWeb.com. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  10. ^ Cite error: The named reference indiegogo was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  11. ^ "About: Star Trek: Renegades Official Teaser Trailer". Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  12. ^ "Star Trek: Renegades Official Teaser Trailer". Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  13. ^ "Star Trek: Renegades Official Teaser Trailer 2". Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  14. ^ "Star Trek: Renegades Official". Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  15. ^ "Star Trek: Renegades Official Trailer". Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  16. ^ "Star Trek: Renegades Premier". Retrieved July 16, 2015.
  17. ^ DiCrescenzo, Brent (July 29, 2015). "A new (unofficial) Star Trek movie premieres this weekend". Me-TV. Weigel Broadcasting. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  18. ^ "Garrett Wang Interview Star Trek Voyager". Red Carpet News TV. October 6, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  19. ^ "Klingon warrior elected to N.Y. town board". USA Today. November 8, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
  20. ^ Turney, Drew (August 10, 2015). "'Star Trek : Renegades' Review". moviehole.net. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
  21. ^ Baxter, Joseph. "New Star Trek: Renegades Trailer Makes The Project Look Great". cinemablend.com. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
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