LAST STAND: A Star Wars Fan Film

A bounty is on the head of a high profile target. With great interest the Empire recalls Jentri, their secret weapon. Meanwhile on another planet, bounty hunters fight over a prisoner, but they soon realize that the real prize is not for who they expected it to be.
Credits:
Directed by Ethan Berkey
Written by Sam Perrins & Ethan Berkey
Chris Gallegos - Jentri
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Gage Leavitt - Beydu
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Matt Dougal - Jay
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Max Braun - Quikrii
Ben Brockbank - Prisoner
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Ryann Wawro - Imperial Trooper
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Jacob Stephan - Taelin
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Tyler Gourley - Garlee
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Extras:
Andrew Carpenter, Taylor Probst, Savanah Cripps, Sam Perrins
Boom Operators:
Ben Matz
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Enoch Perrins
Ship Explosion VFX
Ali Raza TD
‪@Starsbirthvfx3DTrainings‬
Special Thanks:
Caitlyn Ashdown, Francine Ashdown, Sean Perrins, Claire Kinzel, JC Memmott, Ben Drake, Jerica Gomez, Neal Berkey, Natalya Haner
Credits Song by Gage Leavitt
Music by Ethan Berkey
Ultimate Star Wars Lightsaber SFX Pack by TrollDan22 / The Blast
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[@henrykkeszenowicz4664]

Disney killed my interest in Star Wars but creators like you make my day and bring that long lost love for the galaxy back. Thank you. Loved this film.

[@EthanBerkey]

I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you.

[@zaandarbrow]

fan films are so much fun to make too !

[@drewdrake334]

Well said 👏 👌 👍 🙌 😌 🙂 👏

[@drewdrake334]

@@EthanBerkey does anyone know, if anyone in Ohio is shooting these type of films?

[@GeoffreyWare]

Disney has killed many many many things not just your interest

[@emmalinesky2578]

Showed up in my recommended and I was not disappointed! This is amazing!! The camera work, costumes, settings, the story, amazing!!!

[@EthanBerkey]

Thank you so much!

[@williamwofford2503]

@@EthanBerkey Awesome work thanks for making it

[@michaelgerner3751]

As an OG Star Wars fan, I've seen just about everything that's been put out, own almost every S.W. novel there is, well over 600 books in my collection at this point. EXCELLENT JOB, Ethan.... LOVE THIS!!!!

[@EthanBerkey]

I'm honored! Thank you Michael.

[@linda-0587]

“Ah..Another Fan Project for my Coll-ec-SHUN!”

[@jerrygil1965]

Such a great fan-film! Love how this story wasn't JUST about cool armor and lightsaber fighting, it had a reason behind the fighting and why they got killed! This could be true lore for Star Wars

[@EthanBerkey]

Thank you Jerry! It's probably the most complex story I have directed so it was a big learning process. We tried our best to make it an original story but still include all the aspects of Star Wars that everyone loves.

[@jerrygil1965]

@@EthanBerkey My pleasure, Ethan!

[@christiangoudy4114]

You guys outdid yourselves. You should be very proud

[@TheTrueNicklose]

This is a pretty high-budget low budget Star Wars fan film!

[@txbluesguy]

I love how you focused on the plot, dialogue, and good acting. A very wise move to go minimal on the costumes, and use of FX budget only when you needed to. Absolutely excellent job on choreographing the lightsaber fight.

[@legoinglegion458]

I loved when Kyle Katarn's evil twin said "I would say I don't make the rules, but......... I kinda do." That line and acting was so goood!

[@jimmie_collins]

This is pretty damn good for a fan film. Costumes were a bit pedestrian, acting could've been tightened up a bit. But really well done. I've been a Fanboy for life and I can accept this easily.

[@georgeprout42]

And yet amateurs with a small budget showed Disney how to do it. Great job folks.

[@alecrichards8574]

I always love me a well made short film of a good Star Wars hunt.

[@EthanBerkey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@austinbrady]

I've been waiting SO long for this. Well done guys (and girl... Ryann). That was very well done!

[@bnickerson2933]

very well done. Got a laugh out of me at, "Is that all you got?" "Nope" (punch) Interesting and well paced.

[@EthanBerkey]

I'm glad you liked that! Haha thank you for your comment.

[@alphafilmco]

Hyped for this!

[@KeredB94]

Very impressed! The visuals were awesome.

[@Spencerlholbert1]

Dude, this was absolutely amazing, this channel is going to blow up. Keep up the awesome work!

[@Fehu21]

absolutely amazing!

[@VersoLaltoProductions]

Very well done! I liked how we hear the star destroyer break the sound barrier after we see it arrive...that was a nice touch!

[@werewolfofmandalore]

🔥🔥🔥 love this!

[@randocanadio]

Amazing!!!!!!!!

[@Konusu]

Amazing work brother! I always look forward to viewing your videos! :D

[@EthanBerkey]

Thank you!

[@cosplayfx]

Love it! great acting and lightsaber fight! great cinematography!

[@terronmecham3849]

It’s going be lit!!!!!

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Some good elements and a strong finish-thank you.

[@benv7933]

Really good!!

[@loganhaslam286]

What a masterpiece! Thank you for all the hard work put into this amazing film!!!

[@devinheinle6483]

Solid work! Some of the better effects, fighting, and acting I've seen in a fan film in a while!

[@TheUglyPirate]

I'd love to see this as a series. The filming style was great! Loved it.

[@Angry_Dinosaur]

I like it.

[@EthanBerkey]

I am glad.

[@chrisreilly1290]

Ooh I like this story and potential for a sequel

[@hkh_vfx]

Amazing work! Liked the repurposed adding machine. And great job with the CG stormtroopers.

[@EthanBerkey]

Thank you! I knew someone would have to notice eventually haha but we did the best we could with no budget. Glad you liked it :)

[@hkh_vfx]

@@EthanBerkey I only noticed something was "off" when the stormtrooper was bringing the briefcase forward. But don't take that as criticism. Character animation is HARD. I'm learning it myself. But as far as integrating them into the scene (focus, black levels, etc.), it's near perfect.

[@EthanBerkey]

@@hkh_vfx Oh by all means, its true and I hate that scene hahaha! It was tough because I don't have motion capture so I was working with a combination of blending Mixamo animations together and hand animating him take the case out. You can easily see the dirty transition between his walking while taking the case out. I am super interested in capturing my own motion capture data in the future, especially if we have more time and a budget. I always appreciate good criticism - it helps me learn what other people notice and what I should not try to get away with. The audience is the most important art director!

[@flagarth]

This needs more views. Awesome job. Appreciate the work that went into it.

[@isfj1009]

Very very well done! Just another shining example of how the fanbase will keep true Star Wars hopes alive. KKennedy and her posse should takes notes.

[@Hamsti]

Awesome

[@vinnieandhispizza6299]

Usually the acting in films like this are pretty poor and they get to the action too fast, and dialogue between phrases of action are too short, but you guys absolutely nailed it from the costumes and props, to the action, to the VFX and finally the dialogue and acting, this was top notch from top to bottom.

[@mixmix1487]

“Just chill”! 😂

[@bill9068]

Whoa this is absolutely beautiful good work!

[@diamondplate]

Fun! So fun......Bravo Zulu.

[@Zeke125]

Excellent!

[@ItsClaszsified9242]

Amazing fan film! I love how they made the sound of the star destroyer coming out of hyperspace delayed due to the sound waves taking a bit to reach them. Such good attention to detail.

[@pixiendixie4211]

This was excellently made and the choreography for the lightsabre battle was brilliant.

[@taybaywa]

Dang, plot twist after plot twist

[@EthanBerkey]

keeps ya on your toes hehe

[@arktosempire]

Impressive, most impressive!

[@bronsonperich9430]

Nice.

[@brittabergstrom4907]

This is so cool! I just watched it again with my kids . Nice job Chris!

[@neadst]

That blaster pull and immediate shot fired was increadible!

[@T-45_Lover]

Everything just kept getting better. Loved the costumes and loved to choreography.

[@ta3soul22]

Mind blow good job everyone 💯

[@alancicotte7076]

Who's gonnna throw a watch party 👀

[@izaakfrewing1039]

👀

[@UnoDoseMedia]

Floyd Mayweather

[@grambo4436]

A Bounty Hunter with Force like abilities. Sign me the hell up.

[@tylergourley3454]

Can't wait to see it Edit: this is totally sick. It turned out so well🤩

[@EthanBerkey]

Thanks Garlee! You are the best!

[@themountainmando]

I love to see Star Wars fans making their own content! Awesome work!

[@MahoneyGgggg]

No way me and my friends are starting our first fan film now watching this this has made me hyped for what we could do love your fan film piece of art

[@EthanBerkey]

So glad to hear and excited to see what you create!

[@MahoneyGgggg]

@@EthanBerkey thank you!

[@rylandarens]

Awesome work, if you guys did this well on your first shoot can't wait to see more. I love how Disney has billions of dollars and their productions SUCK. You guys bring Hope for the force once again. Lol

[@EthanBerkey]

😂 thank you

[@dareka9425]

That's the problem being a spy. He have the chance to upgrade his Force Deflect ability.

[@dreweisenbeis2396]

It was really awesome! Thank you!

[@Its_me_jacob.s]

Just wish I didn't die in the first minute 😪

[@EthanBerkey]

Poor Taelin 😢

[@lucasward7688]

Pretty good sword fight.

[@krayt_films]

Well done! GREAT camera work, Great VFX, I like the story line and pacing! Visuals were pretty wizard! What camera are you shooting on? Visuals are great! Also where was this filmed? WOuld love to work on something with you guys!

[@EthanBerkey]

Hey thanks so much that means a lot! We used the Sony a7s3. This was filmed in Provo Canyon, Utah! I would be so down to collab with you I just checked out some of your stuff and it looks awesome! Cheers.

[@krayt_films]

@@EthanBerkey Mirrorless gang let's go! And we're both local! Love it! Would love to get in touch!

[@EthanBerkey]

@@krayt_films you have an insta? Mine is @ethanhberkey

[@krayt_films]

@@EthanBerkey I'll send you over a message!

[@perception913]

I love the Camino calculator @ 1:02 !!!! I thought that technology was lost a millennium ago! May da Farce be Whit-Us Den

[@ralphmccormick1940]

great job, may the force be with you

[@bushmansa518]

Grey go away birds 🐦

[@EthanBerkey]

I think I owe you an award!

[@GeoffreyWare]

Great job I thoroughly enjoyed this

[@JustGeorgiaxD]

Omg, y’all did do good!! One of the best I’ve seen for a LONG time

[@GEN1films]

Wow this was great guys! Who was your VFX team?

[@EthanBerkey]

Thanks! The ship explosion was done by @Starsbirthvfx3DTrainings. The rest was done by me.

[@GEN1films]

@@EthanBerkey Interested in a paid gig? Got an Instagram or email I could reach out to?

[@EthanBerkey]

@@GEN1films you can contact me at [e-mail]

[@clauditaluc]

Enserio??? Wow aquí esperando

[@Guh_roomer_Gravedigger]

Well done

[@brendangkelleher2669]

Good story. Good sound design. Good camera work. Only criticism I have is with some of the fight choreography and some of the acting but overall a very solid fan film. Well done guys.

[@aggrobob1972]

Ive come back to give this a second watch. I enjoyed it just as much as the first. Great work, thank you. 🤘

[@GoldenLion137]

Excellent work, great job everyone.

[@maestrotitano]

When Disney has destroyed what was Star Wars, the fans always manage to carry on the legacy. I tip my hat to you, fantastic job. Edit: I loved that touch of realism when the Star Destroyer arrived at the end. The boom came AFTER we saw it, thanks to the atmosphere. Brilliant!

[@EthanBerkey]

Thank you. Also I am glad you noticed and appreciated that haha!

[@QuatroAtYale]

You mean, kinda like what Paramount did to Star Trek? Fox to Firefly? People have a need to make their own stories, not have stories thrust upon them.

[@EaGilgamesh]

Very well done!

[@WolfmanJim68]

I loved this. Well done. I cannot wait to see more.

[@3.75istheway7]

Got to say the acting wasn’t bad

[@PetrilloCinema]

The quality is just insane. The cinematography is real film level, the practical effects look better or at least on par with official Star Wars projects, the story is enthralling, and the acting is fantastic. This isnt a shortfilm. It’s a film.

[@EthanBerkey]

Thank you so much! That means a lot.

[@DisgruntledAsh]

Bro just up and left his kyber crystal under that tree...... He's never gonna sleep again with it singing to him.

[@jimmycurrire7868]

Thank God for fans like you because Disney killed it

[@brentgraves1151]

I thought it was awesome! Great job to you and your crew

[@janinejohnstone468]

This was fascinating! I never knew what was coming next.

[@korrag4]

Always a giggle when a Mandalorian helmet is clearly a Boba Fett STL due to the dent, but still a pretty fun little fan film

[@ExpertAssass1n]

This was great! 💪

[@kirkdsnyder3844]

Pretty damn good. Enjoyed it a lot.

[@reecey1504]

Writing is PHENOMENAL for a fan project. Thank you, looking forward to the next one. Love the original characters and setting fitting into the larger SW rise of the empire timeline.

[@EthanBerkey]

Wow, thank you!

[@donovandelaney3171]

A galactic money system wouldn't work in real life. So Star Wars shouldn't have one either.

[@MarkHardKnox]

Every Madalorian has a dent in their helmet now. Gotta watch out for those doors.

[@marctache3606]

I have a few things to say about this, for one, this short show is good for us to see what it means to be a neutral Jedi. When you are a Jedi who has learned from a master, and has lost one. You find yourself lost, and need to find a way, therefore you go out and become something like a rogue like Jedi who know both dark and light side of the force to survive the way you want to

[@Jokerprime_siuu]

I suscribed, this is amazing, excited for future projects!

[@frankblack8573]

He insists 😁 Fun to watch, thank you!

[@Cubs-ew8ze]

This showed up as a recommendation and I loved it. Amazing story telling

[@dgallegosth]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@NoxAnexayi]

The final battle was really good. And I actually prefer the way the lightsabers looked to how they looked in the Obi-Wan series. Also, the delay of the sound when the destroyer showed up is something a lot of film makers miss. Good job.

[@ronjon7942]

Soo good.

[@vadersfather1248]

Impressive ,most impressive

[@wolfetales]

I found this very intriguing, not sure if you’re aware that there is a fan film awards show going on right now, you may be interested in entering. The Fan Film Director’s Choice Awards

[@EthanBerkey]

Do you have a link?

[@ItsFreakinHarding.]

This was a really good fan film. I enjoyed it immensely. However, at 11:50 when the Jedi in the Mando armor sets down his blaster in the grass next to his helmet, there doesn't appear to be a hole in the barrel of the blaster. It's solid over the end of it. You could tell it's a fake, plastic gun lol!

[@EthanBerkey]

Thanks! Haha yes I was debating whether I should CGI a hole in the end of the barrel. I should've just drilled one into it though haha.

[@ItsFreakinHarding.]

@@EthanBerkey oh it's fine dude! I thought it was great! Kind of looks like a toy gun I got for my son a couple years back from target. In fact it looks almost exactly like that one lol! But I'm sure nobody else really notices stuff like that I just noticed the closed Barrel because the gun looks just like the one my son has. By the way the lightsaber effects were top notch! I was blown away by them!

[@markuren442]

Brilliant film, keep up the good work and continue to make films like this. May the force be with you.👍👍

[@alexparrott6558]

Light Saber dual was 1 of the best I've seen next to the legit movies. An even better than some of those tbh. Great work

[@HD_2400]

How long is it gonna be?

[@xavierllayton]

Get these guys a budget and prop master, they could do some very interesting storytelling

[@EthanBerkey]

Haha for real bro. Thanks for the support. Stay tuned for new short films where we hope to acquire a decent budget for!

[@deathhazard7751]

Lololololol the dent in the helmet making it obvious it's a painted over helmet of Bobbas lol

[@godofbiscuitssf]

really well done!

[@bjones8470]

Bravo!!! Bravissimo!!!