UPDATED 7/24/2010
Set during the Star Trek movies, this new fan film series is set in 2296 aboard the starship Potemkin, an up-rated Constitution III-class (such as the U.S.S. Enterprise-A, NCC-1701-A). It's on a five-year mission of exploration in deep space where its crew will encounter strange new worlds while seeking out new lifeforms and new civilizations. Our episodes will focus on science fiction as well as action-adventure.
We are delighted to present our
staff:
creator/executive producer: Randall Landers
producers: Van Buchanan & Ricky Thompson
series consultant: Fred Dixon
script consultant: Carolyn Kaberline
script editor: David Eversole
production manager/director: J.T. Ealum
costuming: Patty Wright
makeup & casting consultant: Deborah Liss-Green
set graphic designers/decorators: Randall Landers & Thomas Sasser
set design consultant:
Michael Zock
editor: Tom Scott
special effects: Jon Carling
& William Walker
sound design engineer: Ralph Miller
music: Steve Gallant & Andrew Morgan Smith
Filming will take place throughout Southwest Georgia in order to take advantage of the wide variety of unique locations throughout the region. The key bridge set has been designed, and will reflect the technology and style of the Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country bridge.
Note: Friday, July 23rd, with almost all cast members on hand, shooting was completed on our first short film, entitled "The Old Guys." Directed by J.T. Ealum, with Jeff Green as director of photography, this amusing vignette featured most of the cast. Despite the air conditioner cranking out cool air when the cameras weren't rolloing, the heat was almost unbearable (it just happened to be the hottest day of the summer). Thankfully, the cast was in good spirits throughout. All in all, it was a very successful test of our set, our cast, our equipment. We'll be shipping the footage off as soon as we can to be edited while William Walker will be working on the special effects. We'll keep you posted as to when the vignette will be available.
Our thanks to Stephanie Burke (Mtume), Bethany Carver (T'Nabi), Trey Cole (boom operator), Nichole Coxwell (Hodges), J.T. Ealum (director), Jeff Green (director of photography), Jeremy Landers (boom operator), Kim Landers (still photographer), Randall Landers (Reigert), Deborah Liss-Green (makeup), Linda Marcusky (food services/hospitality), Eric Moore (n'Ahman), Junius Stone (Ramirez), Ricky Thompson (Shelton) and William Walker (Barton) for braving the heat and humidity to make this something special. Our thanks also to Patty Wright who managed to get our uniforms to us with time to spare!
Our set needs a few changes:
We also will begin construction on our second set: the captain's ready room. Michael Zock, who has been extremely helpful in visualizing the bridge during construction, has helped design the set which will be built in the coming weeks. We're hoping that construction for this set won't take nearly as long, especially since it'll take place at Fast Copy.
Be sure and check out our new update: "Filming 'The Old Guys'" by scrolling down. Plenty of pics for you to see! Also, we created a YouTube Channel and have posted some videos there.
Stay tuned for further announcements. Scroll down for the latest production information... Be sure and check out the cast pages for updated character biographies. These are subject to some modification as is the cast list.
UPDATES
Click on the underlined title for information on how our project is
progressing.
07/25/2010: Our YouTube Channel *NEW*
07/24/2010: "Filming 'The Old
Guys'" *NEW*
07/24/2010: "Building the Bridge 12" *NEW*
07/17/2010: "Building the Bridge 11"
07/07/2010: "Building the Bridge 10"
06/27/2010: "Building the Bridge 9"
06/11/2010: "Building the Bridge 8"
06/02/2010: "Building the Bridge 7"
05/22/2010: "Building
the Bridge 6"
05/19/2010: "Filming the Klingons"
05/12/2010: "Makeup!!!"
05/10/2010: "Building the Bridge 5"
05/02/2010: "Building the Bridge 4"
04/28/2010: "Characters and Cast Members" *UPDATED*
04/21/2010: "Building the Bridge
3"
04/06/2010: "Props"
03/27/2010: "Building the Klingon Bridge"
03/17/2010: "Building the Bridge 2"
03/05/2010: "The Search for the Right Soundstage"
01/02/2010: "Building the Bridge"
CURRENTLY WE NEED
Actors/Actress -- As of July 24th 2010, we still need actors/actresses for
1) Chief Helm Officer -- Junius Stone is being transferred overseas, and we'll need a replacement for him soon; suggested age 25-35 years old, medium build
2) Chief Medical Officer -- this actor or actress does not appear until our second episode, but has a critical role for it; suggested age: 24 or thereabouts
3) Chief Nurse -- this actor does not appear until our second episode, but has a critical role for it; we'd like to cast a male in this role; suggested age: 30-40 or thereabouts
4) Chief Transporter Officer -- this actor or actress does not appear until our second episode; we'd like to case someone as an alien in this role
If you would like to schedule an audition, please contact Randy at producer@projectpotemkin.com for details.
Construction Materials -- Even with the bridge nearly completed, we're still looking for people who can help provide construction materials for a few bridge modification and construction on our turbolift, "back door" alcove, and captain's ready room. Project Potemkin is a non-profit endeavor. Even so, it must rely on contributions from those willing to help defray the costs of production. Construction materials are not cheap, and we're looking for help in this area. We can accept gift cards from Lowes and Home Depot, or donations through PayPal. All donations received greater than $25 will be acknowledged in the closing credits. Contact us if you can help in either area or if you have any questions or concerns.
Stories / Scripts:
· We have completed our first two scripts, one of which is the vignette, the other of which will be the first episode of Potemkin.
· We have three other scripts in development which may or may not be chosen for production.
· We are mainly interested in science fiction stories/scripts.
· Scripts do not have to have a set length. It should be only as long as necessary to tell the story. Do NOT pad your script. If your script runs 12 minutes, let it run 12 minutes. If it runs an hour and a half, let it. Don't get hung up on the length.
· Bear in mind that your story/script needs to be filmable. A massively complex story involving two non-humanoid alien races and the Federation caught in the middle would simply be unfilmable: too costly, too complicated, too many special effects.· A Writer's Guide is now being developed.
· Character Biographies are now on-line. Character publicity stills should be available in the coming weeks.· A few guidelines:
1) No "Mirror" or "Alternate Universe/Timeline" stories will be accepted.
2) No "Evil Twin" or similar themed stories will be accepted.
3) No parodies or outright comedies. Stories should have humor, but don't let it be the focus of your script. Tell a funny story if you want, but bear in mind Potemkin isn't a comedy.
4) No "Section 31" stories will be accepted.
WANT TO FILM ON OUR SET?
Project: Potemkin's set can be used by other productions. While certain restrictions would probably be necessary (no pyrotechnics, for example), we probably can come to terms. Just draft a proposal and contact us! We'll be glad to consider it!
Lastly, if you have any questions, please bear in mind that Project Potemkin can be contacted through email at producer@projectpotemkin.com.
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