Chaos at the Neutral Zone - A Star Trek Fan Production (2022)

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Trek Shorts is proud to present Emma Thornes second Short film! and our second in universe documentary!
Ensign Laura Reed is being interviewed by Memory Alphas best reporter Katherine Archer about an galactic scale event which happen only days ago .
A Romulan plan at the Neutral Zone has been stopped and the crew of the Indianapolis narrowly escaped with their lives. This documentary is the only official report to these events because the Romulans deny the events ever took place. Watch and see what eye witness Ensign Reed says about the events and how she was instrumental in saving the crew, ship and potentially the Federation!
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[@EmmaThorneVideos]

Such a joy as always to bring the adorable geeky lil ensign Reed to life 😌

[@Andrew-pr9xv]

If it isn't Ensign D'vana Thorne herself.

[@duanewilkinson9739]

You did a fab job Emma, Ensign Reed is geeky yes but she’s a tough cookie

[@dogwalker666]

The part was written for you, Great acting too.

[@kennethwilkinson8244]

good job. you are very pretty emma.

[@juanvasquez6535]

7:59 Doctor Who Deep Cut! I see what you did there.

[@jefferynelson]

I'd be nervous being stationed on a ship named the Indianapolis.

[@generalgrievous696]

Nice doctor who quote "reverse the polarity of the neutron flow"

[@SGUDistantHope]

Thanks Man! ;) !Her dead pan delivery really sells it!. Apart from that is there any particular moment/scene you enjoyed? We really wanna know what people think! If you want to see more films, were currently fundraising on Indiegogo, long way to go...but every donation helps! www.indiegogo.com/projects/trek-shorts-2022-by-fans-for-fans/x/4750234#/ If 100 ppl get a £15 poster...thats like 2 films worth of budget right there :')

[@Andrew-pr9xv]

You know what goes criminally underrated? The music. Getting it just right so that it sets the tone without drawing attention away from what's happening on screen is an extremely delicate balance. People always (quite rightly) praising the visuals and the characters, not enough love is given to the score.

[@matmilne]

Thanks for noticing. This one was fun as i got to play around with synthesisers, trying to match that classic late 80s breathy sound.

[@SGUDistantHope]

@@matmilne Matt i was about to send this to you!!! Yes! you did great...was a weird and stylised task i set you...and...you did it! ;)

[@Andrew-pr9xv]

@@matmilne You did an outstanding job. It must be really something for you all to put in so much effort into this, then when it's all done, look over what you've made. You should all feel *insanely* proud of yourselves.

[@matmilne]

@@Andrew-pr9xv it's what I love doing. What others have in feeling, or words, or actions, or design, I have in music. Giving a voice to unspoken ideas, is a joyful challenge.

[@dilzaaaa]

@@matmilne An exact match to my ears. Took me right back. Outstanding.

[@LanglesOmalley]

It’s great to see Emma as Laura Reed again! I loved duty calls when it came out and I’ve been waiting for this ever since. Loved the battle scenes as well, nice to see the Constellation class back on screen. Great film!

[@williamjackson5767]

Totally agree.

[@55Quirll]

Love that Malcolm Reed got married and had a family and that Laura is part of that family even if it is in the past. Great episode Emma

[@michaelquaid4679]

I'm an old school Star Trek fan and a retired army veteran. I just so happened to have ran across this young lady's other channel in the past... Before I get into this and get really disappointed or something I just thought I would ask a question. Is this filled with WOKIE WOKEVILLE propaganda? If so I'll just skip it. But I hope it's staying true to the spirit of what Star Trek is

[@55Quirll]

@@michaelquaid4679 I am an old school Star Trek fan too and I don't find any Wokie in this, I don't believe she is Woke either, I watch her channel too and find it quite good. You can say I am a Baby Boomer and should have retired 2 years ago, but like working too much.

[@michaelquaid4679]

@@55Quirll well okay. I'll give it a chance. I'm looking for some good Star Trek bro. Because the stuff Paramount has been putting out is AWFUL. Like Discovery is abysmal

[@bfdwarf]

Y'alls Fan Films Keep Star Trek alive!

[@Nergalsama01]

Gotta say, I really like the documentary-style format for these shorts. And the ship scenes are *chef's kiss*.

[@SGUDistantHope]

Thanks so much! is there any particular moment/scene you enjoyed? We really wanna know what people think! We really try on these films and love the amazing feedback! If you want to see more films, were currently fundraising on Indiegogo, long way to go...but every donation helps! www.indiegogo.com/projects/trek-shorts-2022-by-fans-for-fans/x/4750234#/ If 100 ppl get a £15 poster...thats like 2 films worth of budget right there :')

[@jonathanlane1377]

One of your best so far, Sam. As for Emma, well, I've never heard technobabble delivered so adorably!

[@ryanc5572]

This was so good! Emma's acting was fantastic, and I loved the special effects and ship work so much. When she ship cloaked I grinned so hard, haha. Very professional and fantastic work everyone. Everything is so high quality 😁

[@KristopherBel]

The culture of starfleet comes through this documentary in so many ways, the narration yes, but the casual way this interview is conducted the fact that it is the "primary record" for the event, the other things that are focused on in the brief history and also the push for altruism and peace that is so ingrained ots become casual and defacto. I really could go on but for me it's how Starfleet this feels that really sell it, I would watch these forever they are a magical window into the universe of trek I love so.

[@jerkmajor6476]

The ships look amazing well done, the d'deridex looks so menacing!

[@markgardner4426]

Emma Thorne is adorable and I love the character of Laura Reed. Would love a series centered on her.

[@thedoctor755]

"Reverse the polarity of the neutron flow"...... BRILLIANT!! I've done that a few times ;) Great episode. Emma, you are brilliant. Sam, excellent CG, sir!! And, USS Indianapolis is named after my hometown :)

[@SGUDistantHope]

Im glad you caught that Doc ;) I literally had that idea when writing...then tweaked the earlier techno dialogue to properly set it up...i LOVE how dead pan Emma deliver's it...were totally serious...it saved the ship ;) OH NICE for home town :D You must have a real vibes when watching these then, nice! thanks! Any specific VFX shot you liked?

[@thedoctor755]

@@SGUDistantHope Brilliant :) Just loved all of it! Great work

[@Andrew-pr9xv]

I'm a huge sucker for the Romulans. Gotta watch out for them there plasma torpedoes. Emma did a great job as always, and I really enjoyed Reed's interview being narrated by Archer. PS. as soon as you mentioned "anti-neutrons" I knew we were going to get a sly Dr. Who reference.

[@tb7771]

Jolan tru, this is probably the best Trek fanfilm I have ever seen. This is coming from a Romulan fan since the 1970's. I even used to own a screen used Romulan costume from TNG. I wore it to a Star Trek convention and Denise Crosby asked me to have a photo with her ( It was not allowed by the event co-ordiantors to have your photo taken with the guests ). She told me how much she enjoyed playing Sela. Wish I still had that photo and costume. This was before cell phones with cameras.

[@cajltd1737]

It's utterly incredible what you people can do! Engrossing, entertaining and all round fabulous! Great score too!

[@williamjackson5767]

Love the writing. The ships are hot. Thank you all Sir.

[@johnlane2395]

Much respect and admiration for your triumphant, professional debut on the Enterprise, Emma I love the series, have been a fan for 45 years and I believe that you have done it justice and then some, cheers to more amazing dreams realized❤❤❤❤❤

[@juliansmith1888]

A Pertwee line in there!!!!!

[@Raggedymannn]

Emma is a super star, she could do this next to Picard and be at home even if she was envious of his persona, she's a cool customer and a word magician, please keep her busy, she's magic as are you all my friends🖖

[@jontessler9513]

Another great short from Samuel Cockings. I still enjoy the "wide eyed enthusiasm" that Emma brings to the character of Ens. Reed. It will be fun to follow her as she advances up the ladder of promotions.

[@JohnDiMarco]

Beautiful work, with an excellent message of optimism. 👍

[@SGUDistantHope]

Thanks so much John! is there any particular moment/scene you enjoyed? We really wanna know what people think! Yes, it was a super interesting balance, since this is in universe...Romulans will watch it so its all carefully written ha! If you want to see more films, were currently fundraising on Indiegogo, long way to go...but every donation helps! www.indiegogo.com/projects/trek-shorts-2022-by-fans-for-fans/x/4750234#/ If 100 ppl get a £15 poster...thats like 2 films worth of budget right there :')

[@JohnDiMarco]

@@SGUDistantHope In addition to including ships from many eras (which all looked great), I appreciated that Reed, despite her first battle experience, was still hopeful for establishing peace with the Romulans.

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

Reverse the polarity of the neutron flow! Freaking perfect crossover line, whoever wrote that in! And great to see Emma, too!

[@pathfinderdiscovery9395]

Good to see Emma again , MORE PLEASE ! When I able of course

[@SGUDistantHope]

Thanks so much!! is there any particular moment/scene you enjoyed? We really wanna know what people think! We want to bring Emma to more films but need to raise more budget! If you want to see more films, were currently fundraising on Indiegogo, long way to go...but every donation helps! www.indiegogo.com/projects/trek-shorts-2022-by-fans-for-fans/x/4750234#/ If 100 ppl get a £15 poster...thats like 2 films worth of budget right there :')

[@voyagesfanfilm]

Great story! Emma Thorne always gives such an engaging and likable performance - looking forward to the next one :)

[@SGUDistantHope]

Thanks so much!! Yes she does fantastic! Were there any small moments or VFX shots that stood out in particular? :D Your eye is better than most! ;)

[@olf42]

Really enjoyed this, Emma is really good as a junior officer and really liked Rhea’s narration. Looking forward to the next one.

[@SGUDistantHope]

Thanks so much Oliver! is there any particular moment/scene you enjoyed? We really wanna know what people think! Yeh Rhea does a GREAT job as the narrator! Really really helps pull it all together!

[@olf42]

@@SGUDistantHope I really liked the bit when Laura talks about here brother. I thought it added some history the character and broke up the exposition nicely.

[@willowwisp357]

I had to click in when I saw Emma in uniform being an old Star Trek fan, but the font made it look like Chad in the Neutral Zone, so naturally I had to double take. Love you Emma. 😍

[@BurningFlamesofDivineDragon]

This was so neat I really loved hearing the confidence from Engisn Laura Reed.

[@cactusfloydx5d]

The ships look great!!

[@SkyStarNova]

Love it! Romulans are my favorite Trek "villains". Even wrote a couple of stories, one i intended for the New Voyages/Phase II fan series. Sadly that was during the whole fan film problem years ago. Watching real Trek again is always a pleasure. Awesome work!

[@pdbamt]

Well done! This is another great production. One can see (and hear) that everyone involved is dedicated to getting everything correct, from the visuals and dialogue to the music and costumes. Watching this, this morning helped make my day just a little bit better, I even smiled at the end. Thank you for producing this and keep up the outstanding work, you all are rock stars!

[@JonathanEzor]

Clearly, brother Eric is a Whovian, with all that talk of reversing the polarity of the neutron flow. Nice work!

[@thewritestuffindy]

I'm from Indianapolis, and I loved treatment you used to honor my city! I look forward to more adventures on the Indianapolis from your crew. Live long and prosper! 🖖

[@fuzzyaziraphale4228]

Great short and Laura Reed is such a plucky likeable science nerd like Tendi from Lower Decks. I liked the Dr Who reference when Reed modified the deflector system.

[@dogwalker666]

Indeed! Great Pertwee reference.

[@deanlawson6880]

I absolutely *loved* this short video! What a magnificent parade of the Starfleet Ships of the line. All the way from the NX series Challenger through the Constellation class Indianapolis, to the Excelsior class, and Ambassador Class, and the always awesome New Orleans Class! I was calling out the ship classes as they were appearing, so awesome! Of course special honors always go to the Flagship of the Fleet, the Galaxy Class Enterprise!! In addition the awesome Romulan ships and the Ferengi Dkora Class are great as well. A veritable cavalcade of ships! Such a great video for long-time Star Trek Geeks! Thanks so much for this - So very nicely done!!

[@duanewilkinson9739]

The battle scenes are really well done and the costumes are spot on .. just love it!!

[@dominik8005]

WOW is a Awesome! Film. Like it very much

[@SGUDistantHope]

Thanks so much Dominik!! is there any particular moment/scene you enjoyed? We really wanna know what people think! If you want to see more films, were currently fundraising on Indiegogo, long way to go...but every donation helps! www.indiegogo.com/projects/trek-shorts-2022-by-fans-for-fans/x/4750234#/ If 100 ppl get a £15 poster...thats like 2 films worth of budget right there :')

[@dominik8005]

@@SGUDistantHope I enjoyed Ensign Laura Reed and the scene with the Ferengi and the bridge of the Enterprise D

[@markzambelli]

These CGI ship models and sets are simply amazing... the acting is simply amazing... _Power543_ _Fan_ _Films_ is..... simply..... amazing!!!

[@philliphall1563]

Beautiful episode and stunning visuals. Also just to mention only last week I created a character on STAR TREK ONLINE called Justin Trip Reed for the Discovery story arch. Justin is the grandson of Malcolm Reed so perhaps Justin could be a great uncle or grandfather a few generations removed to Laura Reed perhaps 🤔

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

She's a star!

[@SGUDistantHope]

She is Warren, it takes talent to almost single headedly carry a whole film but she does! Really great performance! is there any particular moment/scene you enjoyed? We really wanna know what people think! If you want to see more films, were currently fundraising on Indiegogo, long way to go...but every donation helps! www.indiegogo.com/projects/trek-shorts-2022-by-fans-for-fans/x/4750234#/ If 100 ppl get a £15 poster...thats like 2 films worth of budget right there :')

[@pathfinderdiscovery9395]

Excellent an man to see the Big D back on screen an lookn so good , yea she needs to join tha D s crew. U can make it work

[@SGUDistantHope]

Thanks so much Sean! is there any particular moment/scene you enjoyed besides the Enterprise D? We really wanna know what people think! We loved being able to bring her back, always a good feeling! If you want to see more films, were currently fundraising on Indiegogo, long way to go...but every donation helps! www.indiegogo.com/projects/trek-shorts-2022-by-fans-for-fans/x/4750234#/ If 100 ppl get a £15 poster...thats like 2 films worth of budget right there :')

[@philly83]

Love the ships. It was good to see the New Orleans class rendered.

[@AndrewPonti]

Appreciate the starship pron at the beginning and throughout, as always!

[@travelswithsi8932]

Great work as always Team Power. Great production and even better music!

[@andycooper6085]

Awesome as always!

[@SGUDistantHope]

Thanks so much Andy! We do try! is there any particular moment/scene you enjoyed? We really wanna know what people think! If you want to see more films, were currently fundraising on Indiegogo, long way to go...but every donation helps! www.indiegogo.com/projects/trek-shorts-2022-by-fans-for-fans/x/4750234#/ If 100 ppl get a £15 poster...thats like 2 films worth of budget right there :')

[@robskalas]

Nice job! I like how you made it a Memory Alpha Documentary.. clever!

[@thosewhocando]

Very cool. Very well done. Only recommendation: Red light the hall and room scenes during battle. They do this in real life because the human eye adjust to red light to no light very quickly. Where as a shift from white light to no light can be quite shocking.

[@markc7440]

As a Brit and a sci-fi fan I must give you kudos for getting in the line about reversing the polarity of the neutron flow!!

[@meiray]

The ship cgi is always great and these stories are fun, but this has some of the best acting to date. Well done!

[@isray89]

Hey - I grew up in Indianapolis! Definitely hoping the name of the ship isn't foreshadowing. Unless the space sharks are, like, super cute or something...

[@jahipalmer8782]

Omg! I need more Star Trek documentaries.

[@Wildcard120]

Nice seeing Emma Thorne in this production.

[@philipd1979]

Such a well made fan film roddenberry would be so proud. I'm making my first fan film 😊😊🖖

[@Capt.Marco-Hawk-L.L.A.P]

Another Fantastic short, everyone is doing such a great job

[@TrentonBennett]

Great job on this! This was pretty awesome to watch. I loved the reprised Ron Jones Romulan theme with the music. Also loved the appearance of the Enterprise-D, she looked great. Well all the visuals of each starship looked simply awesome. Edit: Where can we download the music for this episode?

[@gmmeier321]

Nicely done. And real acting in a fan production. Terrific

[@rafaelsays175]

All of the ships look amazing! Think I can see a cloaked klingon bird of prey in some of the shots

[@Albert23456]

In my opinion...this is a beautifully done video... fine acting and good FX...well done to all involved😁

[@roberthofmann8403]

Thank you, Ensign Reed

[@radiopal0911]

Awesome, can't wait to see more. Well done Power543 Fan Films

[@jerryhosford4557]

I really enjoyed this. It was produced, and edited well. Emma Thorne is a good actress, and the narration from Rhea Keehn was also well done.

[@catsinq5726]

This is the first time I've watched any fan-made film; I wasn't expecting much. This TOTALLY exceeded any expectation I had. Truly captured the spirit and flavor of ST and I am looking forward to watching all of them. Liked and Subscribed!

[@dupre7416]

“I had to take a run around C deck” is the most humble of all humble brags. 😂

[@tofersiefken]

I've been around as long as Star Trek: TOS and have loved all the live-action television as well as movies from the franchise. I discovered your channel via Emma Thorne and am so happy to see her on board with your fan films. Keep trekking, live long and prosper.

[@isfj1009]

Wonderful! These document-style shorts are nice. Damn those sketchy Romulans. LOL. Team, well done.

[@calanon534]

She's adorably-cuter than Ezri Dax was. That's saying something. For more casual fans, this episode takes place roughly in 2370 (six years after re-contact with the Romulans in the TNG episode "The Neutral Zone" which was 2364). It lines up with Season 2 of DS9, and Season 7 of TNG.

[@abundantYOUniverse]

Very good thanks!

[@SGUDistantHope]

Thanks so much! Very kind of you to say! is there any particular moment/scene you enjoyed? We really wanna know what people think! If you want to see more films, were currently fundraising on Indiegogo, long way to go...but every donation helps! www.indiegogo.com/projects/trek-shorts-2022-by-fans-for-fans/x/4750234#/ If 100 ppl get a £15 poster...thats like 2 films worth of budget right there :')

[@abundantYOUniverse]

@@SGUDistantHope Great acting, casting was perfect, battle scenes were great, overall great story! By the way, do you ever accept scripts from outside your group? I would be interested in writing for you. Thanks and have a great holiday!

[@howardfuller3212]

Bravo!!! Well done. I have see a lot of these fan made short movies. But this one felt like the real thing. It kept me watching and frankly I wanted to see more. I didnt want it to end. More please!

[@Lia-uf1ir]

I can see great potential for Laura! :D

[@jasonboothe4761]

An absolute pleasure! Thank you for all of your hard work. It is appreciated.

[@remaincalm2]

An interesting angle for a fan film that I've not come across before, so 10/10 for originality. :-) I love all the name dropping going on! LOL!

[@Knightraven000]

Very cool episode. Love that she's related to Malcolm Reed.

[@Taliesin-xd7ke]

Love the continuous tale of the little ensign. Keep doin wat ya do.

[@DanielVance]

Romulan Senate denies. So Romulan.

[@SGUDistantHope]

Thanks Daniel, i had a lot of writing the subtext of a lot of these lines...glad fans are picking up on them! is there any particular moment/scene you enjoyed? We really wanna know what people think! If you want to see more films, were currently fundraising on Indiegogo, long way to go...but every donation helps! www.indiegogo.com/projects/trek-shorts-2022-by-fans-for-fans/x/4750234#/ If 100 ppl get a £15 poster...thats like 2 films worth of budget right there :')

[@SteveKluver]

Very well done. Thank you! 😀

[@roberthofmann8403]

Thank you, Commander Cockings

[@ApostatesStink]

Well written and done.

[@EugenioAngueira]

Very nice! Emma did a great job as did the rest of the team who worked on this!

[@RodgerDodger196]

WELL PLAYED INDEED!! Ensign was GEEKING OUT! Well YOU & what-THE 10 maybe 12 people who made this?!(not including all the funders & like-but YOUR ACTING ENSIGN WAS TOTALLY NATURAL! NOT A SINGLE NANO SECOND SAID OTHERWISE! A VISUALLY SOLO PERFORMANCE! & SHIP FILMING!! It was like watching a regular series!! FANTASTIC Job EVERYBODY!! ..(never seen That many Romulan ships-I've read they are 2miles long! MILES!! That's Bigger than the SDF BATTLECRUISER!! & PICARDS NAME IN IT LINKING TO WHAT WE KNOW NOT TO MENTION PICARDS FIRST COMMAND THE STARGAZER (type ship) different name-REALLY PROFESSIONAL JOB‼️‼️🖖

[@csl8226]

This made me want to rewatch star trek great work

[@Cyberwolfman]

Finally was able to sit down and watch this one. Samuel and his team are really making some special fan films. So glad I could contribute.

[@tonyhsloanejr]

I really enjoy these. Great work

[@SGUDistantHope]

Thanks so much Tony!! is there any particular moment/scene you enjoyed? We really wanna know what people think! If you want to see more films, were currently fundraising on Indiegogo, long way to go...but every donation helps! www.indiegogo.com/projects/trek-shorts-2022-by-fans-for-fans/x/4750234#/ If 100 ppl get a £15 poster...thats like 2 films worth of budget right there :')

[@petertimmerman7580]

Great work, Ensign.

[@ThunderYt28]

I love this type of fan film, one of my favorites so far I like the way when the characters perform to do this Great quality to do this fan film And the production Whoever did this is to be congratulated It deserves a lot

[@scarlet2k189]

extraordinary! awesome. great work there!

[@bentleytechman]

Very well done , very logical in layout and substance , unlike some fan movies made sense threw out bravo

[@tranzphaziktorpedo]

Ayo! Just found this all over again! Lol! I love these and I hope to become a contributing factor thru whatever crowd funding you use! (depending on when this comment is reviewed, as well! Lol! 😆) Keep up the awesome work! I'm impressed, proud and happy that you are doing this level of production quality! We need more of this in our lives! Thank you for sharing your talents and vision with us! Be safe & healthy! LLAP 🖖 😎

[@jefffredrickson6310]

From one trekkie to another really good job. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Hats off.

[@hemaccabe4292]

This was so amazingly well done. Thank-you.

[@chucka.3520]

This is fantastic, Samuel. It is always great to see these films.

[@NomadicNaturePhotographer]

Cool!! I absolutely Loved it. ❤️😍👍🏻

[@talkabouttrek4978]

This is fantastic! So glad I found this channel!

[@SGUDistantHope]

Thanks talk about Trek! What did you like about this film in particular? We would love to know!

[@talkabouttrek4978]

@@SGUDistantHope I really enjoyed the documentary style of it. Look forward to watching more!

[@nightwolf2210]

This was so awesome great job!

[@ross825]

Oh my god Emma was perfect!!!! I didn’t expect her to be the star when I clicked

[@grunnyg6693]

Better then the stuff Kurtzman is putting out. Awesome job folks!

[@PatriceBoivin]

Well done, thank you.

[@matthewwakeman5047]

There are forces on Earth that apparently can't be reasoned with, as your alter-ego Emma points out every day, but that's no reason to stop trying. You go, girl!

[@RobTJHayward]

Emma's certainly the cutest Starfleet officer I've ever seen 😁

[@tigerlilly4712]

I love the Doctor Who reference worked in :)

[@stevenkosoy4772]

This was really good. Had a tremendous amount of professionalism and fun. Want to see more of Ensign Reed soon.