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Hosted by Keith Sedor and Alec Peters, the official podcast of Axanar takes you behind-the-scenes of the development and production of the independent Star Trek story.

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    Official Axanar Podcast 67

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 24:31


    In this episode, host Keith M. Sedor discusses the latest updates on filming Axanar, the Audio Drama and the Ares Studios latest shoot with executive producer Alec Peters.

    Official Axanar Podcast 66

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 44:20


    In this episode, host Keith M. Sedor discusses the latest updates on filming Axanar, the Audio Drama and the Ares Studios move with executive producer Alec Peters.

    Official Axanar Podcast 65

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 31:30


    In this episode, host Keith M. Sedor discusses the latest updates on Axanar Audio Drama and Axanar with executive producer Alec Peters.

    Official Axanar Podcast Special Interview #1 - John Muenchrath

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 43:53


    In this podcast, Alec sits down with John Muenchrath of Star Trek New Voyages to talk about their experience working on set and the origin of Axanar. 

    Official Axanar Podcast 64

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 41:01


    In this episode, Alec sits down with Jonathan Lane for a discussion about the premier and the making of Interlude.

    Official Axanar Podcast 63

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 27:30


    In this episode, host Keith M. Sedor discusses the latest updates on Axanar Audio Drama with executive producer Alec Peters.

    Official Axanar Podcast 62

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 32:32


    In this episode, host Keith M. Sedor discusses the latest updates on Axanar Audio Drama with executive producer Alec Peters.

    Official Axanar Podcast 61

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 30:14


    In this episode, host Keith M. Sedor discusses the latest updates on Axanar with executive producer Alec Peters.

    Official Axanar Podcast 60 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEC!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 16:16


      Official Axanar Podcast 60 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEC!!!   Host: Keith M. Sedor With: Alec Peters Board Operator:  Benjamin Rockwell     In this episode of Official Axanar Podcast 60, host Keith M. Sedor talks with Executive Producer Alec Peters about the new director for the next episodes of ‘Axanar: The Four Years War’ documentary, camera tests, and more news & updates. All this and more, on this exciting episode of the Official Axanar Podcast.   On The Web: www.axanar.com www.computertalkradio.com/nerdcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Axanarfilm www.facebook.com/computertalkradio https://www.facebook.com/Treksperts Twitter: @AxanarFilm @Treksperts   Production: Keith M. Sedor (Show Host, Editor, Executive Producer) Benjamin Rockwell (Engineer)  

    Official Axanar Podcast 59

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 22:17


    In this episode, host Keith M. Sedor discusses the latest updates on Axanar with executive producer Alec Peters.

    Official Axanar Podcast 58

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 21:49


    In this episode of Official Axanar Podcast 58, host Keith M. Sedor talks with Executive Producer Alec Peters about the latest shoots of the Axanar production.  They discuss what its like to act as Garth, along side of numerous professional actors, and the latest on Jonathan Lane's Axanar fanfilm 'Interlude'.  All this and more, on this exciting episode of the Official Axanar Podcast.

    Official Axanar Podcast 57

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 33:20


    Official Axanar Podcast 57   Host: Keith M. Sedor With: Alec Peters & Dana Wagner Board Operator:  Benjamin Rockwell     In this episode of Official Axanar Podcast 57, host Keith M. Sedor talks with Executive Producer Alec Peters and Dana Wagner following the amazing first Atlanta shoot of the next episodes of ‘Axanar: The Four Years War’ documentary.   We discuss the shoot, the hard working volunteers and production crew, craft services, the bridge set, lighting, and all of the details that go into making Axanar look as professional as any commercial production. All this and more, on this exciting episode of the Official Axanar Podcast.   On The Web: www.axanar.com www.computertalkradio.com/nerdcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Axanarfilm www.facebook.com/computertalkradio https://www.facebook.com/Treksperts Twitter: @AxanarFilm @Treksperts   Production: Keith M. Sedor (Show Host, Editor, Executive Producer) Benjamin Rockwell (Engineer)

    Official Axanar Podcast 56

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 31:58


    Official Axanar Podcast 56 Host: Keith M. Sedor, With: Alec Peters, Board Operator: Benjamin Rockwell... In this episode of Official Axanar Podcast 56, host Keith M. Sedor talks with Executive Producer Alec Peters about Axanar

    Official Axanar Podcast 55

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 63:28


    Official Axanar Podcast 55 Host: Keith M. Sedor, With: Alec Peters, Board Operator: Benjamin Rockwell... In this episode of Official Axanar Podcast 55, host Keith M. Sedor talks with Executive Producer Alec Peters about Axanar donor perk fulfillment, and Alec sits down for a conversation with Axanar Sound Production Editor, Mark Edward Lewis.

    Official Axanar Podcast 54

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 23:52


    Official Axanar Podcast 54 Host: Keith M. Sedor With: Alec Peters Board Operator:  Benjamin Rockwell   In this episode of Official Axanar Podcast 54, host Keith M. Sedor talks with Executive Producer Alec Peters following the amazing Star Trek weekend that was... AxaCon!  Joining the festivities of AxaCon were Trek luminaries, Gary Graham, J.G. Hertzler, David Gerrold, and upcoming Axanar Director Paul Jenkins.  Keith & Alec discuss the near completion of the USS Ares bridge set, the bridge set tour, and the myriad of discussion panels during AxaCon. Editors Note:  Apologies to our listeners, insane schedules, and a family full of small children & sick people, created an inordinate amount of production delays preventing the timely publication of this episode.  We expect to be back on track by our next episode.  We hope you enjoy it! On The Web: www.axanar.com www.computertalkradio.com/nerdcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Axanarfilm www.facebook.com/computertalkradio https://www.facebook.com/Axanarfilm https://www.facebook.com/MyMacGuru Twitter: @AxanarFilm @Treksperts Production Keith M. Sedor (Show Host, Editor, Executive Producer) Benjamin Rockwell (Engineer) Other World Computing (Sponsor)

    Official Axanar Podcast 53

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2018 14:52


    Official Axanar Podcast 53 Host: Keith M. Sedor With: Alec Peters Board Operator:  Benjamin Rockwell   In this episode of Official Axanar Podcast 53, host Keith M. Sedor talks with Executive Producer Alec Peters. In this brief summer episode, they discuss the upcoming Axanar convention: Axacon, including special guests & panel attendees, an update on the progress of completion of the bridge set of the USS Ares, as well as commentary on the Axanar comic, Steven Jepson (Admiral Slater from ‘Prelude to Axanar), and a new patch is in the works for Axacon attendees. This summer hiatus episode of the Official Axanar Podcast is short, but jam-packed with fun information for Axanar fans! On The Web: www.axanarproductions.com www.computertalkradio.com/nerdcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Axanarfilm www.computertalkradio.com/nerdcast https://www.facebook.com/Axanarfilm https://www.facebook.com/MyMacGuru Twitter: @AxanarFilm @Treksperts Production Keith M. Sedor (Show Host, Editor, Executive Producer) Benjamin Rockwell (Engineer) Other World Computing (Sponsor)

    Official Axanar Podcast 52

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 25:36


    Official Axanar Podcast 52 Host: Keith M. Sedor With: Alec Peters Board Operator:  Benjamin Rockwell   In this episode of Official Axanar Podcast 52, host Keith M. Sedor talks with Executive Producer Alec Peters. They discuss the current state of the production, Klingon culture, perks & fulfillment, and the Star Trek multiverse. On The Web: www.axanarproductions.com www.computertalkradio.com/nerdcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Axanarfilm www.computertalkradio.com/nerdcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Axanarfilm https://www.facebook.com/MyMacGuru Twitter: @AxanarFilm @Treksperts Production Keith M. Sedor (Show Host, Editor, Executive Producer) Benjamin Rockwell (Engineer) Other World Computing (Sponsor)

    51: Peppered with Salty Language

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 28:42


    In this first episode of 2018, Keith & Alec begin with a recap of the Axanar-related events of 2017. Alec shares the latest details of Parts IV & V of 'The Four Years War' documentary. Keith & Alec discuss 'Star Trek: Discovery', including the first ST:D novel by author David Mack, 'Desperate Hours'. Keith & Alec also discuss DC & Marvel movies before wrapping up with a look at some pre-production details on 'Axanar'.   Host: Keith M. Sedor With: Alec Peters Board Operator: Benjamin Rockwell   On the Web: AxanarProductions.com Facebook: Facebook.com/AxanarFilm Twitter: @AxanarFilm

    Official Axanar Podcast: Episode 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2017 81:46


    Keith M.Sedor and Alec Peters bring you a collection of interviews to mark the 50th episode.

    49: I Was Biggs Darklighter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017 34:43


    After the Move to Atlanta.  In this episode of Official Axanar Podcast, host Keith M. Sedor talks with Executive Producer Alec Peters & Director Robert Meyer Burnett. They discuss how the move to Atlanta went, the extended cut for "The Measure of a Man," the theatrical presentation of "The Best of Both Worlds," the Star Trek Film Academy,  and clean edits of adult fan films. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Episode 49 (00:00:18)  How Was the Move? (00:01:00)  "The Measure of a Man" and "The Best of Both Worlds" (00:06:37)  Adult Feature Parody (00:12:12)  Rob's Star Wars Credit (00:14:11)  "In a Mirror Darkly" (00:16:45)  The Editing Room (00:17:59)  The Star Trek Film Academy (00:21:13)  Closing (00:30:42)   Host Keith M. Sedor and Alec Peters   Guest Robert Meyer Burnett On The Web: www.axanarproductions.com www.computertalkradio.com/nerdcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Axanarfilmhttps://www.facebook.com/MyMacGuru Twitter: @AxanarFilm @Treksperts     Production Keith M. Sedor (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Executive Producer)  Benjamin Rockwell (Engineer)  Other World Computing  (Sponsor) 

    48: Scrutinizing the Sideburns

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 40:45


    Catching Up With Robert Meyer Burnett.  In this episode of Official Axanar Podcast 48, host Keith M. Sedor talks with Executive Producer Alec Peters & Director Robert Meyer Burnett. They discuss the current state of the production, make up effects, green screens, the planned release schedule, as well as fundraising and fulfillment of perks. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Episode 48 (00:00:19)  The State of the Film (00:01:19)  Make Up Always Takes Too Long (00:07:02)  Private Fundraising and Fulfillment (00:15:55)  Release Date (00:18:02)  Laying Out the Shots (00:20:13)  A Collaborative Art Form (00:26:34)  The Set Tour (00:30:06)  Closing (00:35:28)   Host Keith M. Sedor and Alec Peters   Guest Robert Meyer Burnett On The Web: www.axanarproductions.com www.computertalkradio.com/nerdcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Axanarfilmhttps://www.facebook.com/MyMacGuru Twitter: @AxanarFilm @Treksperts     Production Keith M. Sedor (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Executive Producer)  Benjamin Rockwell (Engineer)  Other World Computing  (Sponsor) 

    47: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2017 30:42


    The State of the Script. With the studio move completed, filming is set to begin soon. However, with the format change, modifications need to be made to the script so that it can fit the new format that Axanar needs to take. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, Keith M. Sedor and Alec Peters discuss the plans for episodes four and five, what the script would look like if they filmed the first third of the film, as well as the Vulcan scene. Chapters Welcome to Episode 47 (00:00:19)  The First Third (00:04:45)  Continuity (00:09:53)  Episodes IV and V (00:13:12)  Yeah, It Is the Story of Garth (00:18:03)  Nuggets (00:23:42)  Hosted by: Keith M. Sedor and Alec Peters Executive Producer: Brandon-Shea Mutala LIsten: trek.fm/axp/47 http://axanar.libsyn.com/rss https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/axanar-the-official-podcast/id898628929 On The Web: axanarproductions.com computertalkradio.com/nerdcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Axanarfilm https://www.facebook.com/MyMacGuru Twitter: @AxanarFilm @Treksperts 

    46: IDIC in Atlanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017 25:06


    The New Host. Alec Peters has been busy with production of the film Axanar ever since the settlement with CBS. While there have been many changes, including the final format and length of the film, as well as the location of production, one thing remains constant: Alec's determination to make a quality film. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, Keith M. Sedor, your new host, sits down with Alec Peters to discuss the recent move of the studio, the current state of filming, the Kelvin timeline, and more! Chapters Introducing Keith M. Sedor (00:00:17)  Axanar moves to Atlanta (00:01:50)  The Hollywood Standard (00:03:30)  OWC Studios (00:06:00)  Use Our Sets (00:08:15)  Axanar Production Update (00:10:45)  Star Trek: Discovery, Canon, and Continuity (00:14:30)  Re-Boots (00:16:20)  The Multiverse (00:17:25)  Trek Film Making From the Fans' Perspective (00:18:45)  Lost Opportunities (00:20:10)  Technological Innovation Comes From Silicon Valley (00:20:50)  An Amazing Star Trek Trilogy (00:21:50)  Finding Alec (00:22:30)  Finding Keith (00:23:20)  More Secrets on Axanar! (00:23:30)   Hosts Keith M. Sedor and Alec Peters Guest Benjamin Rockwell

    45: 80% of the Audience's Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2017 23:02


    In this episode of the official Axanar Podcast, hosts Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett report from the National Association of Broadcasters Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. They talk about Other World Computing's new drive technology that was showcased at the convention, the upcoming move of the Axanar studios, as well as discussing sound design with Mark Edward Lewis, director of the Star Trek fan film "Mind Sifter," and sound designer for Prelude to Axanar. Chapters Welcome to Episode 45 (00:00:00)  Recorded Live from NAB (00:00:19)  Welcome, Mark! (00:03:39)  Choosing Music and the Role of Sound (00:06:37)  Post (00:12:30)  Mixing Prelude (00:14:35)  Future of Blade of Honor (00:15:52)   Final Thoughts (00:18:13)   Hosts Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett Guest Mark Edward Lewis

    44: No Seat-belts in Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2017 34:07


    Remembering Richard Hatch. Richard Hatch was best known for his portrayal as Apollo in the original Battlestar Galactica, a role that earned him an Emmy Award nomination in 1979.  Throughout his career, he would star in many television and film roles including a stint on All My Children, and the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica in 2004. Star Trek fans know him as Kharn, the Klingon Commander from the film Prelude to Axanar. In this episode of the official Axanar Podcast, Alec Peters, Robert Meyer Burnett, and Diana Kingsbury share stories of their friend and mentor, Richard Hatch, who died on February 7th, 2017 due to pancreatic cancer. Chapters Welcome to Episode 44 (00:00:00)  Alec's Memories (00:01:17)  Diana's Memories (00:03:28)  Robert's Memories (00:04:23)  He Was Youthful (00:06:49)  Alec's Favorite Richard Story (00:10:14)  Robert and Richard in the Car (00:16:05)  Diana Remembers Richard and Disney Land (00:19:22)  Moving Forward with Axanar (00:24:33)   In the Hall of the Immortals (00:31:18)   Hosts Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett Guest Diana Kingsbury 

    43: 2016: A Fan Film Odyssey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2017 59:17


    2016 Year in Review. 2016 was a year filed with highs and lows for the Axanar team. In this episode of the official Axanar Podcast, Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett are joined by Diana Kingsbury and Mike Bawden (in an interview recorded prior to the lawsuit settlement) to discuss the year in review for 2016. In the interview, they discuss the future of Axanar, the visual effects that have been completed, fulfillment of perks, and suspending the project for the trial. In news, Alec and Robert talk about Star Trek: Discovery, a new Sarek, and Alec's recent trip to Europe. Chapters Welcome to Episode 43 (00:00:00)  News (00:00:40)  Star Trek: Discovery (00:02:08)  Sarek (00:06:50)  A Tangent (00:08:08)  Where Do We Go From Here? (00:09:20)  2016 Year in Review (00:10:32)  Taking a Look Forward (00:15:19)  Fulfillment (00:17:32)  2017 For Axanar (00:22:05)   The Upcoming Case (00:27:12)   Visual Effects (00:31:14)   Suspending Production (0:34:38)   Future Projects (00:36:20)   Judge the Work (00:38:08)   This Whole Thing Was About Quality (00:43:13)   The Vulcan Scene (00:44:30)   I Want the Fans to be Proud of Us (00:50:52)   Final Thoughts (00:53:37)   Hosts Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett Guests Diana Kingsbury and Mike Bawden

    S1: Let's Drink to Our Mutual Dissatisfaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2017 20:13


    Details on the Settlement. In this special supplemental episode of the official Axanar podcast, Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett are joined by Diana Kingsbury to discuss the settlement of the lawsuit with CBS and what it means for the future of the Axanar film. Chapters Welcome to the Supplemental (00:00:00)  Current Fan Films (00:04:44)  How Do We Move Forward? (00:07:14)  An Unexplored Area of the Universe (00:10:28)  The State of Axanar (00:11:48)    Love From the Donors (00:15:52)  Hosts Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett Guest Diana Kingsbury

    42: Timeline Retro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2017 61:21


    Simon Lissaman Interview. Since he was a small boy, Simon Lissaman has been drawing and painting, inspired by the fantasy worlds of Doctor Who, Blake's 7 and Star Trek. A concept designer for films and games, toy design, illustration for print and web and model fabrication, Simon felt inspiration strike when he saw the short film, Prelude to Axanar, and immediately contacted Alec Peters to offer his assistance in creating the vision. In this episode of the official Axanar Podcast, Peters is joined by Lissaman to discuss his design work for Axanar including a phasers, bat'leths, and costume design. In news, Alec and Robert provide new details on the trial and disucss the release of Rogue One. Chapters Welcome to Episode 42 (00:00:00)  News (00:02:45)  Welcome, Simon! (00:13:35)  A Time You Never Saw Before (00:16:05)  The Phaser (00:19:36)  Consistency (00:21:52)  They All Worked Together (00:25:58)  The Klingon Costume (00:27:36)  The Bat'leth's(00:33:50)  Simon's Other Designs (00:37:39)  Simon's Real Life (00:39:34)  Final Thoughts (00:57:23)  Host Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett Guest Simon Lissaman

    41: Basically, You Guys Build V'ger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2016 45:23


    Larry O'Connor and Bing Bailey Interview. OWC Digital have made amazing advances in computer hard drive technology by building drive arrays and writing the software to run them. These products allow users to edit large video files without any freezing of the hard drive, and OWC's mantra is that they build products and solutions to help people take their creativity further. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Bing Bailey, the digital imaging technician and digital colorist on Prelude to Axanar, and Larry O'Connor to discuss new technology from Other World Computing (OWC) and how its use will change high-definition film editing. Chapters Intro and Patches! (00:00:00)  The Lawsuit (00:02:37)  Recent Filming (00:05:51)  Larry O'Connor and Bing Bailey (00:12:31)  Working with 5K Files (00:18:46)  The Software Component (00:20:17)  Differences between Hard Drive Types (00:24:23)  How Does Drive Speed Help in Post Production? (00:27:17)  Designed and Built in North America (00:33:48)  Eight-Drive Thunderbolt 3 Arrays? (00:36:15)  Final Thoughts (00:40:10)  Hosts Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett Guest Larry O'Connor and Bing Bailey

    40: From Our Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2016 120:59


    Star Trek 50th Anniversary Retrospective. It’s hard to believe that Star Trek has been around for 50 years. Also difficult to believe is that we remember watching those original stories when they first aired. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Axanar co-writer Bill Hunt to look back at half a century of adventures, discussing which episodes are their favorite from each series and what Star Trek means to them. But first, Alec provides an update on the ongoing lawsuit. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Lawsuit Update (00:00:51) Ares Digital 2.0 (00:07:57) What Does Star Trek Mean to You? (00:23:19) Favorites from The Original Series (00:45:45) Favorites from The Animated Series (00:52:04) Favorites from The Next Generation (00:55:48) Favorites from Deep Space Nine (01:03:20) Favorites from Voyager (01:09:24) Favorites from Enterprise (01:26:00) Looking Ahead to Discovery (01:39:13) Is Star Trek’s Utopia Possible? (01:49:52) Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters Guest Bill Hunt Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

    39: Deconstructing Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2016 86:22


    David Gerrold talks Star Trek Beyond. Star Trek fans eagerly awaited the release of the newest film with a mix of excitement and concern. After such widespread disappointment surrounded Into Darkness, how would the franchise be honored and portrayed in the year of its fiftieth anniversary? An initial trailer featuring music by The Beastie Boys was met with much hostility, and a few plot leaks created controversy in the fan community. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, Alec Peters sits down with David Gerrold, author of the classic episodes "The Trouble With Tribbles" and "The Cloud Minders," to talk about their opinions of Star Trek Beyond, the revelation about Sulu's sexuality, and how the character stories changed between the TV show and the movies. They discuss upcoming show, Star Trek: Discovery, and how they feel Star Trek films should have smaller budgets. Plus, in news, Alec and Rob talk about Beyond and Discovery, and point out a few of their nitpicks about the movie. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Opinions of Star Trek Beyond (00:01:24) Nitpicking (00:13:35) Fuller and Discovery (00:18:25) David Gerrold (00:31:58) Sulu's Family (00:40:12) Lower the Budget (00:47:41) Television of the Sixties and the Triad (00:59:28) Discovery (01:05:03) Final Thoughts (01:14:10) Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters Guest David Gerrold Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

    38: A Psychic Timeshare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2016 83:13


    The Making of the FASA Role Playing Game. The story of Axanar was born of the role-playing game published by the FASA Corporation between 1982 and 1989. Many elements of the game have influenced later Star Trek, particularly John M. Ford’s supplement, The Klingons, published in 1983. But it was 1986’s Four Years War sourcebook and its companion campaign module “Return to Axanar” that would plant the seeds for the story of Prelude to Axanar and the film yet to come. Is that material canon? To some it is, to others it is not. But it was licensed, and the amount of research that went into crafting it is incredible. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by two of the creators: John Theisen and Stephen Fender. John is the original author of the FASA Four Years War supplement, and Stephen penned the four-part novel series. Get set for a fascinating story of the history behind content made for fans, by fans, fueled by passion. But first, Rob and Alec recount the night of May 20, the Star Trek Beyond fan event, and a little something that JJ Abrams and Justin Lin said while up on stage. News JJ, Lin, and the Lawsuit (00:03:59) Feature: The Making of the FASA Role Playing Game Meeting John and Stephen (00:24:45) Finding FASA (00:28:08) John Ford’s Klingons (00:30:55) Researching and Writing for FASA (00:35:21) Studio Involvement in FASA (00:42:14) It Came from a Game (00:44:26) A Multitude of Stories (00:54:55) Canon or Not Canon (01:01:01) Fueled by Passion (01:10:54) Closing (01:19:013) Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters Guests John A. Theisen and Stephen Fender Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

    37: An Enterprising Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2016 72:24


    Star Trek Horizon with Tommy Kraft + The Lawsuit. Tommy Kraft has labored for four long years as the main creative force behind the film Star Trek Horizon. Now that the movie is out, Tommy has a lot to say about the rigors of being a one-man-band filmmaker. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, he joins Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters to talk about the experience, what he learned from making his fan film, and what he might like to do next. But first, Rob and Alec are joined by Mike Bawden to update you on the CBS/Paramount lawsuit. News Responding to the Allegations (00:03:45) Feature: Star Trek Horizon with Tommy Kraft How We Met Tommy (00:14:47) Background to Horizon and Tommy (00:17:27) The Filmmaking Process (00:21:10) The Story of Horizon (00:24:39) Crafting the Script and Characters (00:26:41) Why Discovery? (00:32:10) Modeling the Discovery (00:35:01) Shooting Techniques (00:37:19) Costs (00:43:19) Unforeseen Obstacles (00:49:16) Lessons Learned (00:52:19) Closing + More Thoughts on Fan Films (00:56:08) Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters Guests Tommy Kraft and Mike Bawden Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

    36: Constructing Fulfillment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2015 65:03


    Curtis Short and Diana Kingsbury Interviews. It ain’t easy being green … unless you happen to be the green screen at Ares Studios. Thanks to Studio Manager Curtis Short, Ares Studios is home to one of the biggest green screens in Los Angeles. It’s all part of the vision for a space that will not only bring us the best that independent Star Trek has to offer, but even more projects to stir the imagination. And if that isn’t enough to get you excited, maybe Diana Kingsbury’s new milestone accomplishment will! Listen on as hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Curtis and Diana in this episode of the official Axanar podcast for two interviews that will get you caught up on what’s happening on Axanar’s construction and fulfillment fronts. Plus, Rob and Alec fill you in on the latest work by Tobias Richter, the production status of Axanar Heroes, costumes, secret perks, and the updated 2015 Axanar financial report. News Communications from Düsseldorf (00:02:13) Axanar Heroes Production Update (00:04:37) Now That’s a Big Green Screen! (00:10:02) Costumes, Secret Perks, and Updated Financials (00:14:01) Casting Update (00:17:23) Feature: Curtis Short and Diana Kingsbury Interviews Meet the Studio Manager (00:25:50) Building the Green Screen (00:27:21) Solving the Power Grid Puzzle (00:29:03) Building Out the Offices (00:31:36) Curtis’s Background (00:35:16) Why We Got a Studio Space (00:37:51) Diana’s Big Milestone (00:40:37) The Challenges of Perk Fulfillment (00:42:34) Patreon and Other Upcoming Projects (00:46:19) Closing, Anamorphic Shooting, and More (00:54:47) Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters Guests Curtis Short and Diana Kingsbury Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

    35: The Indiana Jones of Star Trek Fan Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2015 47:48


    John Atkin Talks Yorktown: A Time to Heal. In 1985, Stan Woo began production on a Star Trek fan film that starred none other than George Takei. Yes, even as the Original Series cast were in the midst of making feature films, Sulu took to the screen in a fan production. That project was Yorktown: A Time to Heal. The only problem was that the film was never finished. But as Spock said, there are always possibilities; and that’s where John Atkin comes in. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by John to talk about his project to see Yorktown through to completion. John shares how he first learned about the fan film, why he decided to make sure it got completed, the progress being made, and much more. In news, Rob and Alec bring you an update on the set production as they gather around the new Klingon war table, and also fill you in on the progress being made on visual effects. News Set Production Update (00:01:19) VFX Update (00:05:24) Prelude Perks Shipping Complete! (00:07:05) More Studio Construction (00:08:32) Feature: John Atkin Talks Yorktown: A Time to Heal What is Yorktown? (00:14:22) Finishing the Film (00:23:07) The Indiana Jones of Star Trek Fan Films (00:29:47) Feelings on Fan Films (00:32:28) Stan Woo’s Feelings + New Scenes (00:36:13) A Learning Process (00:38:34) Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters Guest John Atkin Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

    34: Taking a Nap in Garth’s Quarters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2015 64:26


    Shooting the Axanar Heroes Vignettes. As a bridge to Axanar, Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters paid a visit to the Star Trek New Voyages sets to shoot the “Heroes” vignettes together with James Cawley. It was an exciting production involving people from five different Star Trek fan films. And in this episode of the official Axanar podcast, Rob and Alec recount the experience, talk about how the vignettes tie into Axanar, and what it was like to work on that amazing reproduction of the Enterprise 1701. In addition, we bring you an update on the Axanar set construction, costume design and development, Garth’s wraparound tunic, and debate the difference between Trekkie and Trekker. Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) News Set Construction Update (00:00:00) Costumes Update (00:03:26) TrekkIE or TrekkER? (00:08:05) Shooting the Heroes Vignettes (00:17:13) Garth’s Wraparound Tunic (00:25:33) Working on the Star Trek New Voyages Sets (00:30:25) Back to Axanar Production (00:51:55) Patreon Plans (00:58:09) 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

    33: Gabbing with Gary Gra’HAM

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2015 91:36


    Axanar creates connections to the Star Trek that we know and love, and does so in two directions. It bridges the gap between Enterprise and The Original Series, and does so through story, technology, and people. One familiar face is Ambassador Soval … and not just the character, but the man who brought him to life on Enterprise. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by that man, Gary Graham, to discuss how he became involved in Axanar, how he got the role of Soval on Enterprise, and how crowdfunding is changing Hollywood. Gary also tells stories of how he first got into acting, what it was like to be a young actor in the 1980s, and even tells you the “correct” way to pronounce his last name. In news, Rob and Alec are joined by the Goddess of Fulfillment, Diana Kingsbury, for an update on those Axanar perks and recent developments in the production process, and a recap of their visit to Salt Lake City Comic Con. Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters Guests Gary Graham and Diana Kingsbury Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) News Salt Lake City Comic Con Recap (00:00:00) Fulfillment Update (00:03:14) Production Update (00:08:10 Feature: Gary Graham Talks Axanar and Soval Getting Into Acting, Handling Rejection (00:25:39) Breakthrough Roles (00:33:12) Being a Young Actor in the '80s (00:39:36) Alien Nation and Conventions (00:45:59) Getting Involved in Star Trek (00:53:39) Getting Involved in Axanar (00:59:56) Thoughts on Crowdfunding Films (01:17:53)

    32: What Makes a Great Star Trek Story?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2015 79:33


    Writing Axanar with Bill Hunt. Axanar takes place during war time. Does that mean it isn’t a Star Trek story? Some fans believe that war is incompatible with the Star Trek vision; but a story set against conflict doesn’t have to be all about the fight. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Axanar co-writer Bill Hunt to discuss what makes a great tale, why characters are at the heart of any good script, and how they are opening up the  story. They also dig into the writing process, and do something else fans love to do: debate canon.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest Bill Hunt   Editor and Executive Producer C Bryan Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News Intro + Dragon Con Recap (00:00:00) Indiegogo Still Going Strong! (00:04:31) Axanar Production Update (00:07:09) Axanar FASA Miniatures (00:11:27)   Feature: The State of Axanar Meeting Bill (00:13:42) What Makes a Great Star Trek Story? (00:15:32) Characters and Opening Up the Story (00:20:22) Bill and Alec Join Forces (00:20:22) The Writing Process (00:45:23) What’s Canon? (01:02:23)   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

    31: The State of Axanar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2015 104:13


    An Axanar Deep Dive with “The Jew and the Gentile.” It’s been a busy month for the Axanar crew. With the success of the Indiegogo campaign, work is well underway on production of the full Axanar film. Ares Digital has launched. Blu-rays are shipping. And, apparently, some media outlets aren’t happy about it. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Adam Feuerberg and Andy Maiorano, the team behind “The Jew and the Gentile” podcast, to delve into a wide range of topics related to Axanar. From the Wrap article to budget realities, animosity in fandom to how the industry is changing, if there’s something that’s been on your mind about Axanar chances are it’s covered in this double-length episode.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest Adam Feuerberg and Andy Maiorano   Editor and Executive Producer C Bryan Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News Indiegogo Update (00:01:04) Blu-rays + DVDs Shipping! (00:05:09) Ares Digital Now Online (00:12:03) Game Pieces and the Korolev Model Kit (00:20:27)   Feature: The State of Axanar The Wrap Article (00:22:30) What Axanar Means for the Industry (00:26:09) The Future of Axanar and Ares Studios (00:35:13) Star Trek Is Sacred (00:39:44) Budget Realities (00:48:59) Animosity in Fandom (00:52:35) Is Axanar a Fan Film? (01:14:02) About the Jew and the Gentile (01:16:21) A Few More Thoughts on Fan Films (01:33:24)   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

    30: The Goddess of Fulfillment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2015 49:23


    Inside Axanar Perks and Fulfillment with Diana Kingsbury (and Boomer). The enormous support for Axanar has brought with it an equally enormous tasks: perk fulfillment. We value each and every donor, and making sure that everyone is taken care of is a monumental job. But never fear, Diana Kingsbury—along with her first officer Boomer—are working night and day to make sure that all of the goodies stay organized and get transported to your coordinates. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Diana for an update on the Prelude to Axanar Kickstarter fulfillment, as well as the first Axanar Kickstarter and special perks for the current Indiegogo campaign. She even shares a bit of Boomer’s origin story. In our news segment, Alec and Rob bring you an update on the Indiegogo campaign, the story and script, explain why the ships of Axanar look the way they do (and how they fit into canon), and preview some of the next steps in production.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest Diana Kingsbury   Editor and Executive Producer C Bryan Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Intro, Indiegogo Update (00:00:00) The Story, Script, Ships, and Canon (00:05:53) Next Production Steps (00:17:49) Feature: Perk Fulfillment with Diana Kingsbury (00:22:40)   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

    29: The Price of Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2015 74:13


    Richard Hatch. To win a conflict like the Four Years War requires strong leadership, and on the Klingon side, that comes in the form of Supreme Commander Kharn. The old-school, TOS flavor that Kharn brings to Axanar, brilliantly delivered by Battlestar Galactica legend Richard Hatch, has Star Trek fans everywhere talking about how true-to-Trek Axanar is. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Richard to talk about the role, why Richard was attracted to the project, and what he hopes to bring to the story. The discussion goes beyond Axanar itself into the realm of why people fight, the toll that conflict takes on leaders, and even why he loves the most recent incarnation of Star Trek. In our news segment, Alec and Rob also bring you an update on the Indiegogo campaign, the Blu-ray, and a recap of San Diego Comic-Con. NOTE: There is an audio glitch around the 46-minute mark. It has been left in the show so as not to lose what Richard is explaining. Just think of it as podcasting at warp speed.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest Richard Hatch   Editor and Executive Producer C Bryan Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Intro, SDCC + Blu-ray Update (00:00:00) Reaction to the Vulcan Scene + Indiegogo (00:02:58)   Feature: Richard Hatch Streets of San Francisco + BSG (00:07:49) New BSG and Tom Zarek (00:11:12) Kharn and the Dynamics of War (00:16:21) The Crowdfunding Movement (00:29:33) The Excitement of Collaboration (00:35:10) Changing the Film Industry (00:49:06) What is Star Trek? (00:58:55) Closing (01:11:02)   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

    28: Structure Gives You Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2015 53:49


    Getting Set for Filming and Indiegogo. With the first scene from Axanar in final post, the crew is gearing up for the next round of crowdfunding and the start of the full shoot. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters update you on the status of the project, the purpose of the upcoming crowdfunding campaign (and why we’re switching from Kickstarter to Indiegogo), and all the exciting plans and perks surrounding it. We also look back at the progress Axanar has made so far, evolving from mere idea to professional-level independent production.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Editor and Executive Producer C Bryan Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Intro and First Scene (00:00:00) What Past Crowdfunding Has Built (00:03:41) Purpose of the Next Crowdfunding (00:07:31) Preparing for the Film (00:11:54) Special Plans for the Indiegogo Campaign (00:17:12) Plans for Shooting Axanar (00:21:31) Indiegogo Perks (00:27:01) The Indiegogo Details (00:36:41) Looking Back at Progress (00:46:30) Closing (00:51:10)   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

    27: This Is the Star Trek for Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2015 72:47


    Forwarding the Axanar Movement.   The excitement surrounding Axanar is incredible. The passion that fans are pouring into the project has given the story of Garth and The Four Years War a life of its own. In fact, this energy has created a movement; and in a time devoid of new Star Trek on television, the Ares is leading the way into a bold new future. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Trek.fm Publisher Christopher Jones and Trek.fm Executive Producer Norman C. Lao to discuss how and why this movement has taken shape—and where it is headed.   In our news segment, Rob and Alec recount their weekend on location for the shooting of the first scene from Axanar, and reveal some of the exciting new perks coming to the next Kickstarter.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Editor and Executive Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News Shooting the First Scene (00:00:00) The Next Kickstarter and Bridge Update (00:09:41)   Feature: Axanar as a Movement First Encounters with Axanar (00:13:09) Is Axanar Canon? (00:17:58) Modernizing While Staying True (00:22:29) Connecting with Fans’ Hunger for Star Trek (00:34:36) On the Eve of New Axanar (00:38:05) Trusting One Another Creatively (00:46:37) Connecting the Star Trek Dots (00:50:26) Hopes for Axanar and the Future (01:08:41) Closing (01:12:46)   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

    26: I Took Dana Scully to an Alien Planet…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2015 48:12


    Axanar Production Update. Questions about where we are with production come in all the time. So in this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters bring you a massive update on the state of Axanar. From the building of the bridge and the crowdsourced construction of the art department to the impending arrival—in your hands—of the soundtrack and the Blu-ray, things are zipping along at Ares Studios. The summer convention circuit is also exciting, including the first ever Axanar panel at San Diego Comic-Con! Also kicking off soon is the third and final Kickstarter, which promises to deliver you the most rewards ever. Plus, the first filming for the main Axanar film begins, on location, June 13… and it all started with Rob and a Dana Scully action figure. Listen on to find out why!   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters The Bridge Is Built! (00:00:42) Crowdsourcing Art (00:02:41) Captain’s Log (00:04:52) Soundtrack and Blu-ray Arriving! (00:06:21) Axanar and Summer Conventions (00:08:02) The Next (and Final) Kickstarter (00:11:52) Looking for Volunteers (00:20:15) Production Begins! (00:21:26) Closing (00:44:36)   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

    25: Does Star Trek Have a Future?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2015 81:24


    David Gerrold talks Star Trek, the Hugo Awards, and more. Rob calls him “legendary” … and he doesn’t like it. But let’s be honest; David Gerrold *is* legendary! Without him, Star Trek wouldn’t be the same. So it’s only fitting that the man who penned “The Trouble with Tribbles” all those years ago is part of Axanar today. If there’s great Star Trek being produced, you can bet David is nearby. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by David to discuss a wide range of subjects including the controversy surrounding this year’s Hugo Awards, the state of America, the ins and outs of the publishing industry in 2015, and whether or not Star Trek has a future.  In our news segment, Alec and Rob talk Parsec Awards and film festival nominations, the hip-hop story behind Prelude to Axanar’s sound mix, deliver updates on the soundtrack and Blu-ray, and fill fans in on the departure of director Christian Gossett.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest David Gerrold   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News Parsec Awards and Film Festival Nominations (00:00:33) Christian Gossett Departs + Production Updates (00:02:06) Explaining Prelude to Axanar’s Sound Mix (00:09:00) Convention, Soundtrack, and Blu-ray Updates (00:12:26)   Feature: Interview with David Gerrold The Hugo Controversy (00:16:37) The State of the Country (00:23:09) Are We Afraid of Excellence? (00:28:23) The Inspiration of Star Trek (00:33:05) Does Star Trek Have a Future? (00:39:33) The Idea of Excellence (00:39:33) Reading the Axanar Script for the First Time (01:10:14) Is Star Trek Antiquated? (01:13:49) Closing (01:17:46)   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

    24: The Yuri Gagarin of Star Trek Fan Films

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2015 64:53


    James Cawley talks Star Trek, Phase II, and Axanar. He’s the one who showed us all the way. Star Trek fan films and independent productions are flourishing today, but more than a decade ago James Cawley set forth as a true pioneer. Star Trek: New Voyages, now known as Phase II, was the first to chart the territory that makes Axanar possible. Cawley truly is the father of Star Trek fan films.  In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by James to discuss why he decided to create his own stories, the experience of shooting new Star Trek, what makes a great fan film, what he has planned for the 50th anniversary and beyond, and his advice to Axanar.  In our news segment, Alec and Rob recount Axanar’s awards haul from Treklanta, the now-available digital download of Prelude to Axanar, more perks, an update on bridge construction, and more!   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest James Cawley   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News The Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards (00:00:54) Ares Digital and Other Perks (00:02:19) Bridge Construction and Gearing Up (00:05:39)   Feature: Interview with James Cawley James and Star Trek (00:10:41) World Enough and Time (00:14:39) What Makes a Great Fan Film? (00:17:19) The Father of Fan Films (00:20:14) Plans for the 50th Anniversary (00:25:35) Keeping the Spirit Alive (00:28:35) The Internet and Fandom (00:37:54) Doing It for the Fun (00:43:42) Big Steps for New Voyages (00:48:20) Building the Ares Bridge (00:52:34) James’s Advice (00:58:17) Closing (00:37:15)   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

    23: Taking the Movement Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2015 41:14


    PR, Kickstarter, and Building Community & Brand. Axanar exists because of all of you, those who have supported the project through Kickstarter and other avenues. What began as a top-notch fan film has grown into a full-fledged independent production. It’s more than we ever originally imagined. In fact, as Arlo Guthrie said, you may think it’s a movement—and that’s what it is. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Mike Bawden, the marketing and PR pro who will be heading up the next Axanar Kickstarter, to talk about building community through supporters, being accountable to those who fund projects, and how continuity and collaboration are key to success.  In our news segment, Alec and Rob recount their experiences presenting Axanar at WonderCon in Anaheim.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest Mike Bawden   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News WonderCon Recap (00:00:00)   Feature: PR, Kickstarter, and Building Community & Brand PR Strategy (00:05:55) Why Another Kickstarter? (00:10:43) Spending Money Wisely (0:17:25) The Importance of Continuity and Brand (00:23:01) Collaboration and Accountability (00:28:39) Details about the Next Kickstarter (00:34:12) Closing (00:37:15)   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

    22: The Geekiest Year Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2015 88:09


    Axanar Directors Roundtable: Part 2. From script to screen, making an independent film is an intricate process involving many hats—both creative and administrative. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, we conclude our two-part roundtable with Robert Meyer Burnett, Alec Peters, Christian Gossett, and Charles de Lauzirika. This time they discuss their work beyond Star Trek, their journey from childhood fan to pro, how they retain that sense of wonder, and more. In our news segment we get an update on construction in Ares Studios, the status of the Axanar script (it’s locked!), the next Kickstarter, and plans for WonderCon.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Alec Peters, and Christopher Jones   Guests Christian Gossett and Charles de Lauzirika   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Studio Construction Update (00:02:53) Daily Captain’s Logs (00:06:40) Script Locked! (00:08:17) The Next Axanar Kickstarter (00:13:30) Axanar at WonderCon (00:19:28)   Feature: Directors Roundtable, Part 2 Geek Is the New Black (00:22:44) From Childhood to Pro (00:30:04) Alec’s Journey to Geekdom (00:38:36) Christian and the Lightsaber (00:45:45) The Battlestar Galactica Auction (00:50:27) Making Blade Runner Go… Again (00:53:52) Retaining That Sense of Wonder (00:59:12) Closing (01:18:17)   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

    21: What If This World Were Real?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2015 44:28


    Axanar Directors Roundtable: Part 1.  From script to screen, making an independent film is an intricate process involving many hats—both creative and administrative. In this first part of a special directors roundtable, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Christian Gossett and Charles de Lauzirika to discuss scripts, shooting, creative challenges, music, and more.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guests Christian Gossett and Charles de Lauzirika   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Studio Construction Update (00:00:52) Blu-ray Update (00:02:38)   Feature: Directors Roundtable Intro (00:08:45) The Script Process (00:11:03) Shooting Philosophy (00:14:18) Production Challenges (00:18:56) Creative from Page to Film (00:25:09) The Power of Music (00:37:45) Closing (00:37:20)   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

    20: Under Construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2015 62:56


    Building Ares Studios with Curtis Laseter and Dean Newberry. Making a studio-quality feature film requires proper facilities. Ares Studios, the new home of Axanar, is set to take independent Star Trek productions where they’ve never gone before. But before this can happen, there’s a lot of work to be done. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by two members of the construction team to bring you the inside story. Curtis Leseter, who brings his Babylon 5 experience to Axanar, explains how the sound stage is being built, while Dean Newberry of Propworx talks about transforming the warehouse into a full-fledged studio. Plus, Alec and Rob share their thoughts on the passing of Leonard Nimoy.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guests Curtis Laseter and Dean Newberry   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Remembering Leonard Nimoy (01:33:45) Axanar Updates (00:13:10)   Feature: Building Ares Studios Dean Newberry (00:18:08) Curtis Laseter (00:29:51) Closing (00:37:20)   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

    19: You Have to Make Your Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2015 61:52


    Making Independent Films with Charles de Lauzirika. Creating any film is an enormous undertaking, but when you go the independent route there are unique challenges the big productions don’t necessarily face. Yet some of the most talented and creative minds in storytelling have chosen to work with small teams and small budgets—and the results are incredible. But how is it done without the resources of a large Hollywood studio? In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Charles de Lauzirika, creator and director of Crave and producer of DVD/Blu-ray extras for Alien, Blade Runner, and Twin Peaks, to learn about his process for independent filmmaking. Charles, Rob, and Alec share their experiences working on projects including Crave, Prelude to Axanar, and Free Enterprise.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest Charles de Lauzirika   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Broadcasting from Ares Studios (00:00:42) Introducing Charlie (00:03:14)   Feature: Starships with Tobias Richter Making an Independent Film (00:06:04) From Script to Production (00:16:12) Casting on a Budget (00:26:26) Building a Crew (00:35:43) A Day in the Life of Production (00:40:35) Post Production (00:47:19) The Results (00:51:46) Closing (00:58:18)   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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