Gordon: A Batman Fan Film

Protecting Gotham requires hard choices to be made, and those choices fall on the shoulders of those willing to take on those burdens.
"GORDON" written and directed by Patrick Logan - from The Rising Tide Productions
Gordon played by Jonathan D. Williams
Joker played by Mark Meer
Batman played by Micah Thompson
Original music by Antoni M. March
Makeup FX by Alex Burns
Director of Photography Justin H. Reich
BTS produced by The Arcane Arts
Special thanks to our producer Chris Burns for involving the CFF team in this project.
Filmed at 24 ATL Studios in Atlanta, Georgia
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Batman was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane

[@InfectiousDesigner]

Ok, Gordon! Taking control of Gotham. Making the hard choices for the better of the city. What's harder to live with, revenge or resentment? Love the black & white, sets the tone perfectly and give this it's own character. Favorite moment is when the tide changes and Joker senses he's not the craziest one in the wagon. Great job, all the details and hard work can be seen on screen!

[@CreativeForceFilms]

Thank you, infectious Designer, we're honored by your comment!! That moment is one of our favorites as well. Mark and Johnathan nailed the characters. Being on set was like walking into a comic book. We continue to be awestruck by the talents of our cast and crew. They are genuinely a Creative Force.

[@shaddouida3447]

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[@Azenatrail]

The Joker’s last line was delivered perfectly.

[@CallMeChato]

Fantastic. “I don’t want to die.” Pop.

[@EthalaRide]

When you believe Life is a Joke, the punchline is a shallow grave. *ba-dum tsh*

[@EverythingWokeAbout]

Agreed. Well done.

[@EthalaRide]

Thanks for what you said on MEitM. It means a lot! :)

[@CallMeChato]

@@EthalaRide You’re most welcome.

[@panther99299]

Mark Meer is absolutely astonishing as the Joker. Wow.

[@kainlives7958]

Yes indeed… terrifying

[@SPECTROinternetman]

In the part where Joker says "I don't want to die", you can hear the fear in his voice and see the terror in his eyes. Well done.

[@jacksentertainmentsystem3190]

I've never managed to see a batman film that pulls the whole "No killing" thing into an actual perspective without ruining Bruce's characterization. Having Jim play executioner is honestly amazing because it strikes to the core of what makes batman so intresting. Jim isn't a nihilist, he doesn't have the meditations to do it again as far as I see it, and yet he's not absolved. He's committed a nessecary evil, and Bruce will never look at him the same because the "by the book" repor the two have is shattered.

[@The_DarkDetective]

Jokers last line was haunting

[@VarianNash]

He will always be Commander Shepard to me, but Mark Meer just nailed it as The Joker! 😳

[@disayle68]

A fellow man of culture. He did amazing. I think I heard some bits of his Vorcha voice in this performance, did you?

[@JnEricsonx]

@@disayle68 I messaged him with "You need to use this voice for a character in the next ME! And please come back as Shepard."

[@Yuurei21]

Mark Meer is a man of many talents.

[@HypnoticPhantom]

I know him as Uriah McCawver , A priest of Ezra and King Azelen Rex from his D & D time with the Black Dice Society

[@JnEricsonx]

@@HypnoticPhantom Vampire The Masquerade: A real well played asshole! Kind of char Shepard would punch.

[@theodoresherman5707]

This guy NAILS Joker

[@JnEricsonx]

That's Commander fucking Shepard!

[@MotionRiotFiIms]

Whoever the actor is playing the Joker really nailed it on the head

[@HypnoticPhantom]

He is Mark Meer, a very talented voice actor as well

[@Sammich004]

I love how we slowly see Joker become more and more serious. He's trying to get under gordon's skin, but for some reason he isn't getting a reaction. He gets annoyed, clearly. Beautiful performances from everyone, and Joker actually looked really unique and creepy.

[@johnfarrell3958]

This is two people in the back of a car for ten minutes and it's still one of the best Batman stories ever crafted. Indescribable respect to everyone who was a part of this. Thank you.

[@jamesrynott3742]

It’s horrific in its truth

[@jamesrynott3742]

And I love it

[@hoangbui6908]

The idea is badass. Mr.J want his death is done by batman but Jim took it so he doesnt want to die.

[@KINGMANJARO_343]

Mark Meer sent me to see this piece of awesomeness.

[@ColinDakotaKelly]

Batman’s actor is badass, Gordon’s is massively impressive, Joker’s is comic accurate and horrifying, congrats to the crew and truly thank you for nearing Nolan’s expertise.

[@nachovallejos442]

Hi, I'm Commander Shepard and this is my favorite performance of the joker in the citadel.

[@Red_Rune]

Mark Meer is so goddamn talented. Love him 💕

[@EthalaRide]

My God this was AWESOME! 7:08 this whole part was so heavy. The _whole van talk_ was heavy. I feel like a lot of people can relate to this at some point. It''s sense of dread, the *MUSIC,* the echoing laughter, and the anticlimactic _taking out the trash._ Was all just *chef's kiss* Reminds me of the best DS9 episode _In the Pale Moonligh._ "I CAN live with it."

[@theunknownvoidz1409]

Although I can see most members of the Bat-Family being deep down glad that the Joker has died, but Bruce’s dynamic with Jim will never be the same. Someone Bruce respected enough to do the right thing technically did do the right thing for the betterment of everyone in Gotham… But not through the name of the law that the two mutually agreed on when they started working together… Now, Bruce can no longer look at Gordon the same way because that mutual agreement is no longer valid because of the “necessary evil” that Jim committed.

[@JohnDanielRay1]

I disagree. Batman doesn’t care about laws, I think that’s pretty obvious considering he’s a vigilante, it’s more about the morality of killing itself. While it’s understandable why Gordon did it, it wasn’t right because killing him in cold blood makes him just as bad as him. To further explain the logic is that if he kills Joker he saves tons of lives right? But what happens when that can be a solution to everything? You go from murderers to thieves to simple litterers, once you use it as a solution to prevent crime you essentially cross the line. I don’t think Batman should hold it against Gordon because of who Joker was, but he has a point.

[@rossagnew1284]

4:18 When Joker said the driver was making a wrong turn, that’s when I knew he was screwed.

[@iceuffer]

The Batman helmet looked really cool! Also this Joker is so far the closest we got to live action comic accuracy.

[@Tony-Down-Under]

Okay besides the amazing acting, cinematography, lighting, black and white aesthetic is anyone gonna talk about how amazing the Bat cowl? Like its one of the best and I'm assuming its on a budget too so really impressive with the cowl.

[@Socksydeeryenaboi]

The Joker is truly haunting

[@iconoclast137]

this joker is like a blend of btas mark hamill joker, heath ledger joker, pennywise, and art the clown from the terrifier

[@afton5773]

These are the stories Batman needs to mature as a character. 100% Cinema :)

[@geneamichael2068]

This was amazing. I don't think I ever pictured Mark Meer as the Joker before, but he nailed it. The expressions and laugh are perfect. And Jonathan D. Williams was terrific as Jim Gordon. The somber expression, the tone of his voice were all so well suited. Bravo and well done.

[@murphcallahan5892]

The long-distance view of the killing. The muffled pop. The inglorious end. Perfect.

[@MrHulthen]

Commander Shepard: "It's Jokin' time!"

[@rbobinsky]

I love the subtlety of the camera work, and the low key acting by the actor who played Gordon, put against the over-the-top acting (that's a total compliment!!!) by the actor portraying the Joker. Seriously, one of the best fan films since Aaron Schoenke and the cast and crew at Bat in the Sun Productions! Fantastic job to everyone!

[@mindofmarlowe]

It's like Sin City meets The Batman meets Joker. Great pacing, sound design, editing, framing and writing. I have my gripes (costume, some of the acting) but then I remind myself that this is a fan film and those small issues are more than forgiven. This has a cinematic quality rarely seen in fan films, at least for me. Well done, guys. Seriously.

[@stevesmith1965]

This is really great. Good job, guys. Gordon deserves more attention as a character.

[@kainlives7958]

Yeah. Gordon is cool, always rooted for him

[@ralamothe318]

Jonathan D. Williams is truly the STAR of this film! His performance was absolutely terrific! GREAT job!

[@EthalaRide]

I know, he's fantastic!

[@shawnthompson2303]

"I used to be a beat Cop...." - Mike Ehrmantraut

[@randomdude8877]

This Joker performance is actually terrifying, he's right up there with Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix. I would want to watch a movie with him, also the Batman shown seemed ruthless and almost like an attack dog for Gordon. Really good. And Gordon himself incredible as well.

[@TheJordie38]

Mark Meer was sensational

[@AthEE_One]

This is the ultimate ‘Joker wins’ scenario which I'm not sure many commenters realize. Having Batman killed, that's been done before. Having him _kill_ is rarer but there have been stories where J succeded at that. Having Gordon go so against his by-the-book methods? The seminal Joker story's _point_ is that this simply cannot be done.

[@user-yy5yw9nw9e]

I am a cinema student from spain and seeing this work highly inspired me, the use of the light with the black and white is impressive and you can feel the quality in all the aspects from acting to composition, great work and i do hope you achieve your dreams bro

[@johnmeyers8588]

O.K., I've watched this now for like the 5th time. This is without a doubt the best "fan film" I have ever seen.

[@ylacprovido3782]

One of the greatest noir short film I've seen on this platform. Also one of the greatest Batman short films as well. Very underrated

[@Belcher217]

This is better than what WB puts out.

[@sXe94core]

😂😂😂

[@in_worldofmyown]

Everytime it focused on Joker it's pretty unsettling because of those creepy eyes. And as if Joker and Gordon's performances weren't good enough for me to hold this together the black and white really added something. I was genuinely shocked by the ending though after what he did to Gordon and disabling Barbara I totally get why he would kill him. By the way I liked that final line "you know it's funny... I don't wanna die." This was honestly very great.

[@aliq5]

Simply outstanding mark killed it as joker the whole team did amazing job

[@lboycarson]

Acting, cinematography, dialogue, it’s perfect.

[@kellenjmoore]

Jonathan D Williams as Gordon is incredible! Amazing job by both leads.

[@Inkkink]

This was far better than I was expecting. Written by someone who really knows the characters. That scene in the forest really reminds me of the end of the Killing Joke. Good choice.

[@davidcarter1942]

Oh. My. God. That was…better than anything I anticipated. I appreciate the bold choices, as well as the exposition, through the dialogue from the Joker in the truck, and Batman nonchalantly removing his mask in front of Gordon. I appreciate the combination of black and white with the mixed designs, where you made the Joker’s look a good mix (his long straight hair and straight jacket reminded me of Jared Leto at the end of the Snyder Cut) not to mention his eyes. I also liked how you gave Batman the smoky eye make-up, presumably inspired by “The Batman”. I can’t do enough justice to what you did, but this…this is the kind of bold and well-done fan work I appreciate.

[@cicada8981]

I don't know everything there is about the Joker but I'm pretty sure 8:35 and 9:58 was the most serious he ever sounded regarding anything and I don't think even Batman made him do that. Props to the voice acting all around, especially Mark Meer and Jonathan D.Williams!

[@iconoclast137]

ok....this is an amaaaaaaaaazing take on the joker. creepy as hell and the laugh is perfect

[@alintemirtzi170]

Holy shit!!! We need to see Mark Meer and Jonathan D.Williams as Joker and Gordon again in more fan films... a Killing Joke fan film maybe... a prequel to this one, just to see how Gordon was tortured and broken by him...

[@soundthealarm83]

I was actually kind of expecting the abandoned fairgrounds where it all started to be where Gordon was taking him

[@rikiishitoru8885]

Bruce looks like a young Michael Keaton 😳

[@meowmaker175]

3:05 ...scary...just scary

[@nicktroisi6347]

“I feel great” Coincidentally that was the same thing Superman said after he killed Lex Luthor on The Justice Lord’s Earth

[@newmiami99]

Absolutely incredible acting as the Joker. This should be the standard for future Jokers; wish they would cast him for the next Batman movie. Much respect to this actor.

[@JnEricsonx]

Now go play Mass Effect. :)

[@Kiiieeechiii]

Mark Meer’s joker reminds me of Jason Spisak’s from Batman hush and John DiMaggio’s from under the red hood

[@clot1770]

Black and white was a great choice. It has that Sin City quality to it.

[@samanthapassey7861]

Honestly one of the best Batman Fan films I've ever seen. I love everything about this. You guys did absolutely amazing work on this.

[@MrAnt728]

This universe is fascinating! A Gordon that doesn’t care to the point of killing, and a Batman who doesn't only trust Gordon with his identity, but is also conflicted on his morality if he's doing what is right or wrong. Not to mention how great joker is. What an awesome fan film👍🏽

[@MediaM5]

more please ! loved this. just gordon and his feelings. love the end as well as the final words of joker coming out as he realizes all the bullshit is over. batman isnt handling things, no more arkham. put joker away like old yeller. loved as well gordons words w batman at the end. gordon is pretty much dead inside im gathering which is why he had no issues taking joker out how he did. this is what needed to be seen as a fan film in my view. fucking lvoed it as well as your star wars films too. keep em coming!

[@Number9-99]

Really good would like to see more of this noir story

[@TheVarietyVendor]

Everyone is perfectly casted. The cinematography The Score. All perfect! This is the best live action James Gordon i've ever seen. Please do a sequel. I really wanna see Gordon break The Bat signal and go full purge on the city against the criminals. As Batman and The Bat family try to get thru to him.

[@BALAOFMANDALORE]

I love mark meer, my favourite voice actor and one of my favourite people in general, seems like such a fun individual to be around. His performance as the joker in this deserves more attention.

[@jurassicfett1274]

Wow! This was fantastic. Mark Meer was wonderful!! Great job guys!! 👏

[@CreativeForceFilms]

Thank you, son of a cloner!

[@robswan4170]

Midnight edge brought me here

[@laverdadescatolica5]

Same haha

[@VandalXXI]

Fantastic. And Mark Meer is an incredible Joker. Nicely done, guys.

[@michaelsasylum]

He was giving me a little Robert Carlyle vibes.

[@pavelardo2996]

I heard them mention the project at Midnight´s Edge and I had to come watch, Incredible performance by Mark Meer, congrats to the whole team.

[@courtnyryerson1817]

Woah!!! I'm blown away!! Mark Meer is amazing! But I loved every second! Wonder writing and acting!!!

[@xenomorphphantom8852]

Beautiful! Thank you very much!

[@rclipse1985]

This was brilliant. Maybe not the direction I expected it to go in, but the details here are great. Using monochrome to help with the noir atmosphere, the old-style cop cars and boxy SWAT truck with the old PASGT gear, you got the atmosphere down pat. Joker's actor was pretty solid too, maybe a little corny but he's good enough and it's well-shot enough that it didn't matter. Using the SWAT truck pulling up as a way to establish it showing up, introduce the location of the rest of the film, AND make Batman disappear all in one move was a brilliant, efficient play in writing and camerawork. I have a hard time believing Gordon would ever do in Joker unjustifably but you set up a plausible scenario where he would and frankly even managed to make him a little scary; if anyone knew how to get away with murder it'd be the head of the police, after all. Even Batman hasn't found that body. 10/10.

[@ntsproductions567]

Damn, it’s perfect

[@lordshell]

Something someone would have done to the Joker decades ago.

[@lifeisgood5794]

Nice one, movie studios this is how it's done.

[@Brownieelf]

That joker design is amazibg

[@averyspencer4483]

I'm on a fan film binge, and this my friend is a work of art. Excellent camera work, great lighting and effects, a stellar cast. That has to be top 3 Jokers of all time. Thanx for a great watch.

[@blackstone777]

Perfect. simply perfect. Moral of the story? there's nothing more dangerous than a man that has nothing left to lose.

[@keongrant9832]

Man, awesome! The set design goes crazy, especially the rooftop scene 🔥

[@johnmeyers8588]

I am struggling to find words to describe how incredible this film is. If there ever was to be a story on a fitting death of the Joker, THIS WOULD BE IT.

[@oryanstudios2252]

This is by far the best Batman fan-film I've ever seen! The production quality! The acting! The twist! I loved every second! Fan-frickin-tastic, man

[@vonharmsvillage9935]

This was the best performance i have ever seen on a fan flim you have a new subscriber

[@thestarkknightreturns]

I gotta say, the cinematography of this film is beautiful. It has that "noir horror" aesthetic from expressionist German movies from the 30s. Well done! Also the acting is good. The Joker actor is really expressive.

[@Casual-Chaos]

Well done Patrick Logan. Can't wait to see what you do next. And Mark Meer, beautiful. Along with the rest of the cast and crew- well done. I quite enjoyed that.

[@yonu5983]

I stared a joke, and the whole world was laughing.

[@yonu5983]

Hey Joker, who is laughing now.

[@legendgamer676]

Ole Jimbo finally cracked

[@baarhaar123]

Wow that was very awesome better than I expected this deserves more views loved it.

[@seynpurrp]

HOLY. FUCK. THIS IS INCREDIBLY UNDERRATED! MARK MEER AS JOKER IS DARE I SAY BETTER THAN MARK HAMILL AS JOKER! THIS DESERVES TO GET AN AWARD!

[@fatgingy]

Absolutely wonderful the joker pretty damn good, Gordon pretty good too, batman maybe a little young and could use a slightly deeper voice but also pretty damn cool

[@davidwalker5990]

Mark Meer! I knew that Joker looked and sounded familiar...Commander Shepperd himself! this was awesome and well made. Good job!

[@dean828]

Now that's a movie I can really dig... 🃏 🪦

[@iconoclast137]

standing ovation. this is SO much better than the crap hollywood farts out.

[@NyGeL_Derey]

That was absolutely amazing! everyone played their role so good!

[@AtlantaVoiceoverStudio]

Great job all around!

[@HypK799]

Great work! I think Gordon and Joker's actors pulled off the stoicism and insanity respectively of their characters perfectly. I'll be checking out some of your other works.

[@proofoftime]

Amazing batman fan film, it really shows how fucked up a person like the joker can be in he was real

[@dirus3142]

Great Work. Meer is close enough to what made Hammel's Joker so good. I can see it as a touch stone for this performance yet it was his own. He was fluid with his facial expressions.

[@LesWalker2023]

A really well made short! I love Batman, and didn't expect so many of the little surprises. Very well thought out and scripted, and very well shot. The actors did great!

[@GEN1films]

I have never been so intrigued by a fan made production before in my life. Best batman short I've ever seen.

[@alexgremlin3680]

HO-HOLY SHIT! THAT WAS EPIC! Such a dramtic and suiting end to the Joker and a possible what if ending to the story of Gotham! I LOVE IT!

[@atleyrichardson]

Wow. Amazing film! Great writing, casting, camera work, Everything. Bravo 👏 👏 👏

[@EndThusIAm]

For a long time I've asked why doesn't a cop just take matters into his own hands? (As I am also against Batman ever doing it) And you had THE cop of Gotham do it. I think I had a feeling the moment Gordon started to open up to Joker and was surprised that you kept it going after they yanked him out of the trunk.

[@andrewblack2596]

commander Shepard as the Joker. Never seen this coming!