That Mass Effect Film Shot In Tempe? It Has A Teaser Trailer! [Video]
Over the weekend, the brains behind the Mass Effect fan film shot at UAT invited the wife and me to come check it out.
While we were there we got to check out the props, catch an early screening of the teaser trailer (below) and generally geek out about cameras, videography, special effects, and video game space operas.
My better half snapped some shots, and fun was had by all:
Jamil Abubakar – 1st AD
Caleb Evans – Writer & Director
Paul DeNigris – Professor
Ty Bitterolf – Grip / Compositor
Jared Oppie – Director of Photography
(I’ll post the rest of the pics on Facebook.)
Here’s the teaser, starring the voice of Shepard, Mark Meer. Enjoy!
I love that he threw the word “scum” in there.
Some Tempe Students Are Making A Mass Effect Fan Film, And It Looks Pretty Sweet So Far
If you’re a fan of the popular Mass Effect space-opera games, this could be some fun news.
Students at the UAT in Tempe announced yesterday that production on their Mass Effect fan film Red Sands has begun.
The film itself is supposed to serve as a sort of prequal to the original game, and “tells the story of the discovery of ancient alien ruins on Mars, and the battle to control the technology contained inside.”
They have the actual voice of Shepard on board as an actor.
And I highly recommend browsing the film dept Facebook page for this project and feasting your eyes on some of the props they’ve got.
So far, my expectations are kinda high.
(I know at least two female BioWare fans who should be excited about this…)
Lord of The Rings Trivia Deathmatch! [LO Event]
True story: In middle school I sat next to a kid in biology who took notes in Elvish.
At least I assume he was taking notes. I suppose he could have been writing Nazgul fan fiction or something.
His over-zealous dedication, however, to the world of Middle-earth would surely do him well next Thursday at Lord of The Rings Trivia Night.
Come by and see me host this thing at Bookmans Mesa, October 6th (Thurs) at 7pm.
I will attempt to take you there-and-back-again with an evening of Tolkien trivia and nerdy banter. I’ll be asking the questions and providing hilarious commentary, but my spot-on Gollum impression will not be making an appearance.
(Yes it wills! No it won’tses!)
The winner will walk away with with tickets to the upcoming Lord of The Rings: In Concert, which is no cheap prize. But even if you’re no hardcore Tolkien-mythology-expert it should be a fun night.
Plus it’s free – although I’m tempted to shout “Speak, friend, and enter!” at those who want to participate.
I made a little event for it on Facebook, so drop an RSVP on me, and learn more about it on Bookmans’ site.
Elen sila lumenn omentilmo!
