Star Trek: First Frontier (2020)

[@Selica76]

Am so glad that a live-action adaptation of the initial voyage of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 under the command of Captain Robert M. April has FINALLY been produced and released! I love it! This recent era has been a very good one for classic, traditional Star Trek! Let's hope that this motion picture can serve as a pilot for an all-new series that centers on the first five-year mission of the USS Enterprise because this is the type of material that Star Trek enthusiasts have been awaiting for over half a century! Here's to FINAL FRONTIER! 🙂 P. S. It was also good to watch the USS Constitution (the first of the Constitution Class starships) in action!

[@kennysmith4245]

Hey! Thank you for your generous comments! Captain April has fascinated me since I was a kid when I saw him on Star Trek: The Animated Series. I didn't think that I would ever see this story if I didn't make it myself lol. That's awesome that you noticed the USS Constitution, NCC-1700. You definitely know your Star Trek trivia and history! I'm glad you were able to connect with the film. Please feel free to send me any questions that you may have from the movie.

[@thomassutherland2647]

@Discodoggie True, Kirk did speak of how Pike and others had to see hundreds die due to accidents with basic systems that were now used without though or hesitation of what would or could happen if they failed. Engines exploding, crashes during docking, hulls collapsing from rapid pressure loss, plauges, people burning alive in space, finding dead crews or outposts, etc. "Nasty stuff, Jim. I don't envy Your new job as Captain. Sometimes New Life might be better left undiscovered until we are ready for it." - Pike "Sir, I'm not sure we ever will be. I'm just going to have try to keep us alive until the next shift." - Kirk (Untold Stories from Spacedock)

[@unbroken1010]

@@thomassutherland2647 space is fiction. Slow down 😂

[@cliffordtaft5865]

You know I wish I can watch star Star Trek the card the card is cool he's not like William Shatner you don't have to be the big wheel of everything that was the only problem I had with that program was that William Shatner had to be in control of everything and stuff like that the card he doesn't Captain April I got to learn more about him I miss Spock there will never be another spot like him Dr McCoy I know he finally retired but what happened to check off Sulu Scotty Uhura what happened to him

[@unbroken1010]

@@cliffordtaft5865 that's your concern ? Zelinsky and Biden trying to start ww3 ffs

[@brianjlevine]

Most fan films have one of two problems: either the story is weak or it is overloaded with fanboy stuff. This has none of those problems. It left me wanting more. Solid job.

[@rmhartman]

... not only that, it gave us a huge set up for more, with the identity of the communications officer being revealed on the comm call with home near the end. would love a sequel dealing with the implications of that!

[@raysmith5124]

agree on all points . acting ..felt like it should if you were making a pilot . with no-one settled in there role yet . which lends its self perfect to a new crew not sure with the ship or in fact there role aboard it . my hats off to them they should make a series

[@stephencollins2604]

They are all still better than STD and Picard...

[@mikethe1wheelnut]

wow.. well.. I guess I'll be watching soon.

[@daleeasternbrat816]

@@summoner2100 actually it is at least as good as any original series Star Trek. Add a few million. A few tweaks and this is as good as it gets.

[@kevinseeley9410]

Imagine what current Star Trek would be like if CBS hired these people to do it and gave them the needed budget.

[@richardwicks4190]

Admit it, it would be the Orville.

[@raphaelandrews3617]

StarTrek was always a half- hearted programme.. It was always made with one hand tied behind the back of the studios. It was ideological far too radical and anti-Capitalist for them to wholly back it and even worse it showed race mixing in a positive way. Awful, the advertisers were all against it in the 1960s. It was tpo futurist for them.

[@tx2879]

Indeed

[@hansellius]

@@richardwicks4190 The Orville has the same spirit, but the humour isn't very Star Trek, in my opinion. But this (and the Orville too) are thousands of times better than NuTrek.

[@a68k_de]

in orville the spirit lives on

[@Bran-ro5mt]

I'm only 20 minutes into this and love it. Someone commented what these people could do with a CBS budget. Why doesn't CBS stop working so hard to rewrite Trek and hire some of these people that are essentially working for free out of their homes pouring their hearts into these films. You could probably make a series or movie for half as much and be twice as profitable. There's a whole community out there waiting to pay to see real Trek again. Episodes that have depth and not just big action sequences with forgettable characters. Different series that build on each other and grow new characters and stories that are memorable (The Drumhead comes to mind).

[@slagit]

Alex Kurtzman in charge probably has a iron clad contract and you would need a whole new show runner/production company to change things so as long as he and his group are there I don't see any change!

[@jacobbrown1690]

this isnt woke enough for cbs....they have the dem liberal agenda

[@slagit]

@@jacobbrown1690 I think it is even beyond agenda it is badly written and many scenes and characters are just fracking annoying as hell! Add in bad designs, etc. and just an unpleasant time for any ST fan.

[@TheThewulasvegas]

Money.

[@AlanOwens-r9w]

America was 75% Type O+ Blood which was required To Do Medical in Boston , Now it is One third Across O+,A and B , you Do some Research and Find out because OPINIONS are not welcome !!!

[@Shineon83]

First-Class production values make all the difference….You didn’t skimp : You hired competent, experienced & talented directors, screenwriters, cinematographers, actors & crew --AND IT SHOWED. BRAVO.

[@kennysmith4245]

@Shineon83 Thank you so much! LLAP, -Kenny

[@saiyansomething73]

It may not have sounded like Star Trek but it felt like Star Trek. It's good to know somebody still gives a damn.

[@jimstclair5180]

It FELT like Star Trek. Like watching "The Tholian Web" for the first time on a 13" color TV. Awe inspiring.

[@gundersonflooringanddesign4064]

Well said Bones

[@OpenCarryUSMC]

OMG who edited the audio levels on this? The voices NEED to be higher than the background music and noises!!!!!!!

[@somethingsspoiledpresents-2504]

"A" for effort. Despite some very obvious production and technical challenges they passionately produced a legitimate Star Trek story.

[@amueller6852]

Agreed..If only the audio was there, would be a good flick. That and ditch the 'daisy' on Captain's uni

[@BonesMcCoy2013]

@@amueller6852 That "daisy" is the Commodore rank in the Original Series.... Excellent costuming!

[@jimstclair5180]

@fightonMD Exactly! Great attention to detail. What a fantastic first effort to explore the pre-Kirk (pre-Pike!) days of Strafleet and the early Constitution class adventures.

[@jaydenchrono]

@@BonesMcCoy2013 no, that's the Starbase Operations insignia. Your point stands though! Appropriate costuming. You can see he's wearing the captain's rank insignia on his wrist as well. The commodore rank insignia is similar to the captain's but the outer woven bars connected by a gold bar, instead of being separated by a dotted one.

[@richternes6765]

@@amueller6852 the sound effects & music audio did overpower the dialog at times

[@jefftaylor7916]

Imagine what they could have done with a CBS budget.

[@KingNewJersey]

that is what I'm saying!!

[@edlindo6005]

@Tony Lewis Perhaps not, that was an out of court settlement that only the makers of Star Trek Axanar agreed to. The failure of STD and STP has cause a Civil War within CBS. There is talk that most of the STD and STP people are on their way out. STP was intended to be their last hope on retaining power and STP is failing.

[@7th_CAV_Trooper]

Those with imagination and heart don't need so much budget. Better to have a little hunger.

[@tinkomertens7936]

oh you mean like not kill star trek?? yea... discovery and picard are awful..

[@edlindo6005]

@Tony Lewis The agreement was between CBS and the makers of Axanar to avoid going to court. CBS said this applied to all fan films. But up until now no one has called them out. The people from CBS who brought the lawsuit are gone now because of the failure of STD and STP. The worse that can happen is CBS takes them to court. But CBS would have to claim that they are suffering a loss or that the makers of First Frontier are profiting off Star Trek. In the case of Axanar, they used private funding to build sets and a sound stage. Then they rented use of that sound stage for other productions. Technically they were profiting off Star Trek. But in their defense they were trying to raise money to off set the costs of producing Axanar. I don't think CBS is going to rock the boat on this one. But it will be interesting to see how all of this plays out.

[@yellowsub22]

As one who actually wrote one of the letters to keep TOS on the air after the first two seasons, I say Bravo! to this production.

[@Jakster840]

Imagine what they could have done with a Discovery or Picard budget.

[@Jakster840]

@@DS-uc5et Would've locked it in a basement and done unspeakable things to it. Or shot it in the head like Axanar.

[@bug1701]

What budget? All the investors backed out of Discovery/Picard, and no one wants to buy them! =) =)

[@Jakster840]

@@bug1701 I hope

[@BlueSatoshi]

They probably wouldn’t even need that much money.

[@jessef9310]

The fact this video already has over twice as many views as the Star Trek day panels... I'm laughing. But they won't get it.

[@marcntexas]

At this point fan films are the only way to watch anything 'new' that even remotely resembles canon. Huge difference when the writers care.

[@thescopedogable]

It's true

[@fundude9938]

Very true it’s just to bad that the really good fan films like this and others are not cannon

[@acmenipponair]

And even as you can say, that Canon can always expend - which is a great think - the problem with the modern writers is not so much, that they make uncanon stuff - but that they destroy well known lore and canon just because they in reality hate the series and want to make it a think, the shows aren't and never were...

[@sigmacademy]

100% agree. Between this, the Axanar docu, the fan films and Star Trek Continues/New Voyages, this is Star Trek I can get behind. A return to good story telling and an enjoyable adventure among the stars. :)

[@samm.person5077]

Well said and truth!

[@dustygrant3043]

After the recent passing of Nichelle Nichols it's so good to hear her make the opening "Space" narrative and listening to her voice brings back memories of her time with William Shatner and the rest of tge stars on the original "Star Trek" and her narrative just fits with this movie like a glove and I'm really gonna miss her!!!!!!!!!!! Was that her singing there at the beginning? If it WAS then she STILL had that MAGNIFICENT magical singing voice that all her fans are gonna miss!-!!!!!!!! Rest In Peace for a legendary "Star Trek" performer,WONDERFUL Actress and MAGNIFICENT singer with an AWESOME powerful voice!!!!!!!!!! Good night sweet princess of the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kennysmith4245]

Wow! What a nice comment. Yes it was Nichelle singing during the spacedock party. She was the best of us and I miss her. LLAP, -Kenny

[@bkf3857]

Hearing Nichelle Nichols warmed my heart.

[@justincase1919]

That was definitely her singing.

[@TJ_Mc]

This is clearly a labor of love. The execution may be limited, but the heart of Star Trek is beating strong. This film is well worth your time.

[@donaldnevgonhapniv3084]

Agreed and I believe I agree with all those fans of Star Trek it doesn't belong to CBS it belongs to the fans we need to speak United this is the kind of material we want

[@Einnor084]

@@donaldnevgonhapniv3084 WOW!!! LOVE ur vision!

[@sigmacademy]

@@summoner2100 Well, what didn't you like about it? Saying you don't like it doesn't help if you don't even state the reason you dislike it? :/

[@greywar777]

Im about 1/3 of the way through and im enjoying the heck out of it. The audio on April is low at points but so far the storys been great. Acting is pretty good as well. Props are better then the original series while still being appropriate to the timeline. STUNNINGLY good for independent show. These folks would not be out of place working on major productions. I suspect the audio issues are more about budget then skill.

[@Beta_Mixes]

100% agreed!

[@coolal19]

I'm going to put all the many production flaws to one side and simply say: We need more of this.

[@kennysmith4245]

Thank you! 🖖

[@rogerrussell9544]

@@kennysmith4245 Thank you! After so much of the recent Star Trek it was nice to see the original spirit in this production.

[@Sennmut]

LOTS more!!!

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Star trek 4 whale 🐳🐳🐋🐋🐋🐳🐳🐋🐋🐋🐋

[@jonathanaldridge4114]

Can i just say that this looks better than Kurtzman and JJ Trek. It looks and feels like Star Trek

[@BCBC1955]

Watching this makes me feel like I was a young boy again. Back to the basics to when expensive Special effects were of no significance. What mattered was that you felt you were really there, right amongst the action. Three cheers for Star Trek, and long may it live.

[@kennysmith4245]

What a compliment. I am so glad you had such a good experience. Thank you! -Kenny

[@mytube-vm3ft]

Best movie was the best star trek movie i have ever seen. The people who played these characters make william shatner, leonard Nimoy look like very immature actors. I would gladly pay $1000 dollarsto watch this in a theater.

[@NelsonReyesJr]

This is what the essence of Discovery, Lower Decks, and Picard should have been. Less of the fancy heads up holograms and more storytelling and foundation to the canon of the original Star Trek series. WOW!!!! FANTASTIC JOB!!!

[@timonsolus]

Nelson Reyes : Star Trek without woke politics. An impossibility in today’s Hollywood, sadly.

[@mulukh7]

I'd argue Lower Decks actually manages that too

[@drawnhere]

1,000 times YES to this comment !

[@highwayman15]

@@timonsolus : Star Trek always had "woke" politics --all the way to the first series, The Original Series. It was Gene Roddenberry's plan to have writers inject contemporary issues into their stories. I can list details and stories in this comment, only this comment would get extraordinarily long.

[@robertkern4681]

Hope they come out with sequle

[@lewisvanatta639]

A few comments: - THAT was a darn good story--as good and often better than what the so-called "professionals" are making these days. - It may look "dated" with TOS-style sets, but so what...the characters and plot make the story. Hollywood has the misconception that SciFi means lots of special effects. - The story left me with a smile on my face, and wanting more (part 2?) - The actress playing Sarah April is a smoking hot babe (and a darn good actress, too). ;-) "Are you going to watch me work, or go captain the ship?"

[@kennysmith4245]

LOL awesome! Your comment made me laugh in a good way! Tara Ochs is one of the blessings of this movie. If the story left a smile on your face, then I've accomplished my mission and that is the truth. I simply wanted to give everyone a feeling of Hope. I didn't know when we shot this that they would need that feeling of hope so much, it seems like today's world has gotten really ugly, but Star Trek always seems to be there when we need hope. I feel like the film made itself. I love that line also, about watching her work or going to Captain the ship LOL. She is simply awesome. Robert and Tara's chemistry is off the charts. I sincerely am glad that you enjoyed the movie. Thank you for your kind words.

[@robertweston4679]

Dam true

[@paulkelley9641]

I agree, for the most part, what Lewis said above. LTs Lyra and Tai would send me into warp speed any day of the week!! They are HOT!! I know your budget is limited, but I found that some of the ambient sound ( ships functions, medical equipment and other things ) almost overwhelmed the dialog of what was going on. Some characters would be louder the others in the same scene, made me recoil in surprise. At about the 8:30 minute mark, PSD was used, I'm sure it would be called something else in that century. The plot was good ( I enjoyed it ). Hope you can use the same characters in your next venture!, my two cents.

[@ahcomeon]

Thanks for properly honoring Gene Roddenberry’s vision.

[@dave141163]

I think Gene would have approved of keeping his vision alive.

[@papadopp3870]

Dave Carr Yes, I agree with you. The sound editing will be done with time and this will sound as good as it looks. I dont know the processes or costs, but I think In fact, when this is finished, with some visual and sound sweetening, this is going to be awesome, which is not to say it isn’t already! Barry Corbin in any role is really great. Somehow, I always pictured Barry as Trip’s crusty old uncle on ST-Enterprise.

[@RodimusPrime]

Gene did that himself in the 80s

[@ThePodfish]

Thank you Scotty the only British person in space 😁😁😁😁😁 order66.

[@capnsteele3365]

@@2bituser569 yeah we will never come in and surprise or Voyager

[@PeggyMulvey-l7f]

Can't believe I've never seen this! I'll NEVER Forget the FIRST EPISODE! Everyone gathered in the only neighbors house with a color TV to watch it. Good thing I was tiny. I got to sit right in front! ❤ I Love Star Trek!

[@jmpjag]

Started watching on my phone and had to stop. This deserves to be watched on my tv screen with a nice tub of popcorn!

[@joemodia6876]

Did the same thing!

[@joshuaherpolsheimer4699]

With a cool surround or at least good stereo. I'm watching with a surround sound receiver with old Cerwin Vega 12TR speakers and a newer center channel

[@scottwegner4232]

Amen. I put it on the big screen with the surround sound.

[@reginaldeberhart8521]

I'm watching in my home theater

[@ewilliamson488]

Same here. 🍿😁

[@furrymessiah]

After everything they did, after how they massacred you, they won't win in the end. Try as they might, they can't take you away from us, Star Trek. Because you don't belong to them. You belong to the ones that love you.

[@TheRealRonMoses]

Well... Star Trek actually does belong to them, unfortunately. But I know what you mean. #LLAP

[@kennysmith4245]

I agree with you 100%. Star Trek does not belong to them. Perhaps the ability to monetize it does, but the idea of Star Trek has long been the property of the universe itself. The collective conscious of all of us that love it.

[@technomancermagus8357]

That's not how copyright works.

[@scott6504]

Exactly. The great bird of the galaxy, Gene Rodenberry often even suggested that.

[@TheZorch]

@@technomancermagus8357 Fuck copyright

[@sonofsandwiches6892]

the intro by Nichelle Nicols just sent shivers down my spine - incredible.

[@kennysmith4245]

Mine too. Every single time. 🖖

[@andytay5507]

@@kennysmith4245 Paraphrasing what Tasha said to Data: 'Nichelle, you're a jewel'.

[@sandrasatterfield8983]

Beautiful

[@leeconnelly6364]

yea did ya hear they were playing her CD in the Lounge too!

[@kennysmith4245]

@@leeconnelly6364 Thats right! Its from her 70's disco album. I needed elevator music and it worked lol

[@ChadwickNHill]

I've just had the pleasure of discovering Star Trek: First Frontier. As a long-time Trekkie, I was blown away by this film's dedication to the spirit and feel of The Original Series (TOS). The director has done an exemplary job in crafting a movie that pays loving homage to the foundation of the Star Trek franchise. One of the standout aspects of First Frontier is its character development, particularly Captain April. His journey as a starship captain mirrors the signature evolution we've come to expect from TOS heroes, making him feel like a true part of the Trek pantheon. The cast's commitment to their roles is evident, bringing depth and authenticity to the story. The script is top-notch, weaving together elements that would feel right at home in any official Star Trek production. In fact, it's remarkable how seamlessly First Frontier sheds its "fan-made" label and becomes a fully-fledged Star Trek adventure. This is no small feat, especially considering the challenges of working within the established TOS canon. What also sets First Frontier apart, however, is its dedication to the ideals that define the Star Trek universe. The film celebrates diversity, societal evolution, and the unbridled enthusiasm for exploration that drives humanity forward. I think these core principles are what make Star Trek so beloved by fans worldwide, and First Frontier embodies them. True Trekkies who value the optimistic vision of the future and the importance of knowledge-sharing as well as knowledge-seeking, then Star Trek: First Frontier is an absolute must-watch. It's a shining example of what can be achieved when passion and creativity come together.

[@thebeleagueredreviewer2349]

Now this made me smile it actually felt like star trek, the REAL deal. BRAVO.

[@PatGleeson123]

You see ? It can be done. Real Trek, real stories, characters, pathos and humour. Not an expletive or in sight nor a scene out of place. Take note studio bigwigs, this is what Star Trek is - and what we want.

[@kennysmith4245]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I was hoping to recapture the feeling I've missed for so long.

[@PatGleeson123]

@@kennysmith4245 you did - and some :-)

[@stevenwilliams1805]

"you're grown up now, those stars are not so far." Fantastic line! Can't wait to finish, this is what Star Trek should be.

[@kennysmith4245]

Thank you! We were filming on set and when Barry Corbin said this line, I looked at my unit production manager, Keith Brooks and I said that's our tagline , "The stars are not that far..." Barry's performance also made the line so awesome. What a good actor he is.

[@tillbot1651]

Kenny Smith I just wanted to take a min to say congratulations to you, the cast and crew. It’s a breath of fresh air. You all have done a great job.

[@Schizzatt]

I was so immensely moved by that vignette between father and son... This is so well made and I need more. Fantastic work.

[@kennysmith4245]

@@Schizzatt thank you I know this is a late response but I just wanted to let you know that that interaction between Father and Son was inspired by the TV series Babylon 5 a very similar scene takes place between the captain and his father when the captain has to go and do something really hard

[@sgt_s4und3r54]

Once again proof that sometimes fans can make things better than pros.

[@kennysmith4245]

Thank you!

[@PoeLemic]

@@kennysmith4245 Yes, better than the Pro's. I can't believe that this is Fan Fiction.

[@bluesguitarz]

Very much enjoyed this,It was like finding a lost Star Trek episode.Many thanks to everyone involved that made this movie

[@kennysmith4245]

My pleasure, my friend.

[@matthewperry6149]

On anniversary of Star Trek going back to the beginning with an untold story of Robert April is quite amazing and i enjoyed it thank you to its creators i hope for more with Cpt April

[@kennysmith4245]

Thank you! We were able to launch it at exactly the same (8:30pm) on the same date (September 8) as Star Trek aired in 1966 with the episode "The Man Trap". It was important to me to launch then. I am really glad you liked it! LLAP, -Kenny

[@justinsola2411]

CBS needs to hire these people. They will be an asset to star trek franchise

[@Ettrick8]

They certainly understand Star Trek more than the current lot of jokers in charge of it.

[@danielseelye6005]

No, CBS/Viacom needs to sell Star Trek to those that give a damn instead of seeing it as something to exploit, fans to be exploited.

[@comancheviperrrr]

Sad thing is CBS want to give us crap like the Picard, discovery, lower decks and whatever else they can push off and try to call star trek. What they call Star Trek today is nowhere near what Mr. Roddenberry‘s vision was for the show. Star Trek deserves better than the caretakers who have it today. Star Trek and Star Wars both deserve better they are both iconic franchises. They both have ment so much to so many. We can only hope that Someday and let’s hope soon, someone comes to power at CBS or Disney Who are true fans of the franchises & Hopefully Put them back where they belong. Put the focus where it should have been all along. where it once was. And where it should be going forward. The focus should be on good stories. The focus should be on the fans. The focus should be staying true to the source materials.The focus for Star Trek should be on the utopian future that it’s creator envisioned. We may never reach that. But we should strive for it. Live long and prosper.

[@comancheviperrrr]

Dickum N Lickum the V: Emperor Of KZbin. Unless what the fans want is a good story. With well rounded and written characters. Characters with depth and reality. Not characters like Rey or Michael Burnham. Each character is either from Star Wars or Star Trek and are both shallow, not well written, bad characters. With Star Trek and the so-called offerings that are out there are just not what the franchise was based on. I know franchises grow and change over the years. Unfortunately Star Trek and Star Wars both have changed but not for the better. An example of a show/movie that has done it right is cobra Kai. Based on and containing Some of the original characters from the karate kid. This is a show that’s done well. It stays true to its source material. It respects his source material while at the same time introducing new characters and building on the narrative of the story. He has a good story writing. Good actress, and is done extremely well. Star Trek and Star Wars both can learn from this show.

[@flashgordon6238]

@Dickum N Lickum the V: Emperor Of KZbin. That has to be the best YT handle ever!

[@MarkRyan-u3u]

I just watched the opening up to 4:10, and Nichelle Nichols' contribution was beautiful. Bless her. ❤

[@kennysmith4245]

It definitely is. -Kenny

[@jameswhitfield6220]

"What are you ladys getting into tonight" "Not you" 😂🤣😆

[@kennysmith4245]

That's awesome that you mentioned that line. The lady who says that her name is Ruthe, she was a friend I had met at my conventions and she had terminal cancer. I listed her in the credits as Survivor number one, but unfortunately she didn't make it to the end. She passed away a year ago. I used to send her every new variation of the movie when I would finish effects for her to watch. It was my prayer that she would make it but unfortunately she didn't. She has the final line in the movie. We really miss her.

[@TechnicalityYT]

@@kennysmith4245 It is super cool that you gave her the last word. Especially shutting down Harry Mudd. :D

[@kennysmith4245]

@@TechnicalityYT it was mostly ad lib!!! She gave me that gold herself! I really miss her.

[@garydouglass3597]

Original Trek struggled with low budgets and less than stellar special effects. What mattered then ( as here ) was the writing, acting, and heart. Production value here is remarkable for the minuscule budget. Acting, direction, writing are all solid. Three cheers

[@Stefan-]

Yes exactly, writing, acting and as you put it "heart" overshaddows big production by far. Star Trek from TOS to ENT has that unlike the new so called Star Trek which dont have any of that.

[@kurtfeierabend1206]

@@Stefan- Definitely the "Heart" was in the acting here - every bit the difference with good story writing. I'd watch more of these over any Hollywood Big Budget movie - that is for sure.

[@jimstclair5180]

It's awesome that the special effects here fit right in line with the effects of the early days.

[@alanhbogner]

All fan series this will help get know Robert April great bird of galaxy

[@reginaldeberhart8521]

@@alanhbogner what?

[@CrashPK77]

Lifelong Trekker here. I can find enjoyment in nearly anything Trek; even Discovery (-dodges rotten fruit-), but this was truly impressive. You have reinforced that Star Trek isn't about cool effects - it's about US. It's about people. The story is well thought out, the script is strong, and the acting, overall, is very good (Holy cow! Barry Corbin!). I confess, I was genuinely moved hearing Ms. Nichols'' opening narration. Wet eyes and everything. And again, seeing the virginal Enterprise. And again at the end. You've done, with a shoestring budget, what Kurtzman and Abrams couldn't do with hundreds of millions of space-bucks. I salute you, your crew, and your cast. Live long, and prosper. Or, as Mr. Scott might say, "Good on ya, laddie." Please, PLEASE make more of this. This is what Trek fans want.

[@pascalxus]

I'm impressed with how authentic this film feels. Both the script, the directing, the props, the uniforms, the sounds effects and even some of the character's mannerisms are all true to star trek.

[@ToddWaid1]

Classic Trek. Now this is the Trek I grew up on. Clearly a labor of love and all involved are passionate trek fans. You guys and gals did Roddenberry proud. ❤❤❤

[@kennysmith4245]

Thank you!

[@Ostermond]

I'm glad to have helped what little I did! Last 3D model maker named; 1:18:00! The asteroids you've seen in this film are yours truly :D

[@lc4351]

Great work!

[@titogulliver138]

Well done for taking the time, enjoyed it

[@slagit]

Cool and nice job!

[@Gideon0297]

Great Job!

[@ilexgarodan]

Nicely done! How'd you make those high quality textures?

[@jingram58]

THIS is Star Trek canon, right here! This actually has the look and feel of what came before Kirk, before Pike. The problem with current Trek, that is supposedly set in a time before TOS, is that it looks like it is actually 300 years in the future of that timeline. Bravo for this!

[@tamaku2903]

Agreed 100%!

[@williamstrome5271]

I remember watching star trek with william shatner and leonard nemoy in 1966 so what was before captain kirk.

[@redddredd7147]

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[@scottlyttle5586]

@@williamstrome5271 In TOS, you are introduced to Christopher Pike, former Captain of the Enterprise. In the Animated Series, you are introduced to Captain April, original captain of the Enterprise. That is the canon this film uses to establish the character and storyline.

[@Rickyrab]

The problem is that technology improved unexpectedly in OTL (our timeline), meaning, that to look futuristic, the entertainment companies had to keep up. The result was prequels with more advanced tech than TOS. So the obvious solution would be to retcon TOS.

[@georgepowe4898]

As a Star Trek fan every since the late 60's I enjoyed this Movie immensely. It really has the feel of the original Star Trek series. I only have one gripe with this movie and that is the sound level variance between the characters speaking and the special effects. When listening through an amplified surround sound system and setting the volume for the characters, then a special effect like a explosion happens and the volume of it makes you jump out of your skin. It's very fun to watch the kids jump when that happens but I'm not sure that the neighbors feel the same.

[@andytay5507]

Kenny: Perhaps in the top 5 of all time Trek movies! (May I recommend that you go back in and remix the sound. Especially in places were Dr. April is speaking and all the quiet scenes. Just raise the voice level or drop the instrumentation/music level, perhaps 5-10 decibels should do).

[@kennysmith4245]

Thank you so much for the compliment! It means a lot to me! I do want to fix those few audio spots, I noticed they were low also and a little hard to hear. Ill have to fix it up and make a special edition lol. Thanks again!

[@artmartlive8195]

@@TheSeper hey big boy why so much animosity??

[@davidbentick]

-18db for vocals & -30db for background music? It works on a “logarithmic scale” the lower the value, the higher the volume. I’ve mixed sound levels in “Adobe Premiere Pro” while linked up with “Adobe Audition”

[@andytay5507]

@@kennysmith4245 You're so welcome! Please explain something to me: At first it appeared the aliens were satisfied just eating people. Then they are spreading a virus. Why the seeming change in plans? Kill people easily so they could eat them without a fight, or did the virus make people tastier, or was it just a way to gain property (planets)?

[@andytay5507]

@@TheSeper you don't have to watch it.

[@GoldenPhil]

Dayum this is good. I feel like i did when i was a child watching Star Trek TOS. I am glued to the screen. This is Star Trek by people that know and love Star Trek. Excellent Product. Just a few audio (vocal) volume issues but all in all ...an excellent show from the bottom of your hearts

[@kennysmith4245]

Thank you! That's what it was all about for me! To hear that you enjoyed it as much as you did makes it all worth it.

[@GoldenPhil]

@@kennysmith4245 I just said the truth. Thanks. And good luck on your audio remix. From one audio engineer to another, I know how much work and ear energy it takes to do a remix.

[@dianagalaxy7928]

Phil G The vocal and visual ‘problems’ only make it better for me. I watched from day one premiered on a little B/W TV. Then as they started playing reruns of it (still B/W for me) my friends started mentioning that it was bad to be the new guy in a red shirt... then some kids started showing up at school wearing the uniforms. They were in different colors! The best part about this is that they didn’t make the tech better than they had on TOS. Technology jumps drive me crazy. Oh. And the ‘monsters’ actually look like TOS monsters. No added slime like in the Alien movies.

[@kennysmith4245]

@@dianagalaxy7928 that's awesome Diana. I too had a little black and white TV. I used to watch Star Trek on it. But I did know that there were different colors because my brother had the mego action figures and they had the colorful uniforms. Thank you for the compliment on the alien design, I just wanted to throw back to the old Outer Limits and Twilight Zone. I'm really glad you like it.

[@mendodave]

I too like this film. There’s a little 80’s Star Trek motion picture and Next generation in there, but mostly the original series and that’s what fascinated me the most. It was old school trek and I like it much more than Discovery. I hope you are able to do another one, and I hope you get lots of ad revenue from this on you tube. I’m not sure if you can take donations, but if you can let me know where to send mine.

[@MrGoesBoom]

Unlike Picard and Discovery fan works like this seem to have remembered both continuity and that Star Trek ultimately was about hope for a better future, for a time when humanity managed to overcome our worst traits and go out and make things better. Just what I needed to watch after this year. Thanks

[@kennysmith4245]

You're welcome my friend. We're all in this together. Hopefully 2021 will be kinder to us all. LLAP, Kenny

[@gregparks1151]

Even more so after the craziness of last week in DC!!!

[@kennethh.johnsonjr7875]

Loved it, old school Star Trek brought tears to these 58 year old treki eyes ,WELL DONE. TREKI FOR LIFE,Keep doin what your doin!!❤❤

[@kennysmith4245]

@@kennethh.johnsonjr7875 My pleasure, my friend. LLAP - Kenny

[@jonnyqwst]

I really like this. The people that put this together deserve congratulations.

[@danieltackett7099]

Loved it! Could hardly ask for much more outside of cgi. Props and basically everything else was beautiful. Any quip I have is minor.

[@MichaelDonJenkins]

@@danieltackett7099 outstanding, great insight to first Captin Collens and Captain April of the USS Enterprise NCC 1701 first generation. Well done! Great to know the adventures of the beloved Ship. Now we need to know some more about NCC 1701-C

[@imeetim9450]

Well done production!!

[@NieR.Amanda]

You got the chemistry between the crew just right, and that's the hurdle others keep stumbling at. Congratulations for showing that Star Trek CAN capture lightning in a bottle once more.

[@scott6504]

This kind of film really is the future of true Star Trek. Like many other fans, I'm sure I'm not the only one who's noticed that any of the recent so called "Star Trek" that Hollywood puts out now is rubish. One important point: If more fan films would use physical models and old school methods instead of CGI for the exterior sequences, it would really bring back good sci-fi. I think the audience would really enjoy it, too. I really enjoyed this movie!! I'm glad there are fans who know how to spend their money and keep Star Trek legit. Amazing!! 🖒🖒

[@tkbwanfor8098]

Aye. I love the recent films cos there's big explosions, huge battles, and it just looks awesome (to me), but if they used physical models, like you said, it would make it so much more nostalgic (although I was born after the original series, and Next Gen, I was brought up with cpt Piccard)

[@RoadRashSpirit]

I think theres room for CGI, I just wished theyd respect the StarTrek time line, less emphesis on in your face PC messages and go back to the more subtle script writing to keep that StarTrek charm this movie really pulled off. I think Voyager was the culmination of years of development and was perfect. The holywood movies were OK but they wernt StarTrek, just action movies with a borrowed theme and I didnt like what they did with the ship designs. I enjoyed Picard and Discovery but really they didnt work out well, because the essence of startrek was lost and copywrite debacles got in the way. Patrick Stuart was brilliant but the whole Idea that Star Fleet had lost its way.... well I don't think that rings true to J.R's vision. Star fleet Captains are tested sure, but the point was, that as a whole, we'd moved beyond the petty emotions that hold us back in this century. One rogue admiral sure, but not the whole organisation. Making a progression or sequal is always going to be hard, but a mixture of directors trying to hard and a push to commecialise StarTrek to be more palitable to a wider ordiance is whats really killing the StarTrek franchise. StarTrek is meant to open peoples minds to what could be possible and shouldnt be diminished to satisfy the narrow views of those who won't understand it in this life time. Whats more than that, StarTrek just like the apollo misions, was effective at inspiring the next generation of Scientists and Engineer's. Voyager was CGI but it fealt real just as the Next Gen Enterprise did. The rehashed StarTreks didnt feel real, they looked liked theyd been dreamed up in a art design studio rather than Engineered in a space dock. Thats not the CGI's fault, thats art over context and to me was just cheap and tacky. In a similar way I feel the modern stories make plenty of reference to science but again fail to make it inspiring or feel real. The tardigrade storyline in discovery wasn't without merit and I liked Tilly as a character. But Leforge, Data, Severn of Nine and B'lanna Torres owened Enginneering. As did the Science officers. They wernt mavericks, they were proffesionals, Even Scotty who was abit of a maverick, aired competance and dicipline in his field. Point being you could look up to them as role models, cant really say that about any of the bridge crew in Discovery. Again this felt more like charater art than real people. A bit like reality TV. Lets get the wierdest far out people we can find, throw them together and film them. Its just not real because its shallow and has no depth. StarTrek is a delicate balance of science, culture, adventure and problem solving. Done well it can showcase all of these without pushing any one of them to hard. RIP J.R

[@kennysmith4245]

@@RoadRashSpirit Well said! You have an amazing grasp on Star Trek. I appreciate your kindness!

[@davidbriggs6086]

I am practically in tears at having Real Star Trek back after all these years, and unashamedly so.

[@kennysmith4245]

Awww, that was really nice. Im visiting with my mom and I read it to her and she smiled. Thank you for giving that smile to me with your words. LLAP, Kenny

[@belnap9674]

Gene Roddenberry's vision lives on in this excellent production.

[@jdwilkins2000]

I'm a 74 year old life long trek fan, and I think this was just terrific. Thank you so much for making this, you did an incredible job!!! Live Long & Prosper, Jim

[@kennysmith4245]

Thank you so much! I really, truly appreciate this. It means a lot to me.

[@raphaelandrews3617]

these fan production are getting better and better.

[@Rev22-21]

@@kennysmith4245 : So did you produce this or are you just broadcasting it?

[@rollingreveler5198]

My KZbin his name appears in the credits.

[@jimmyfischer8170]

It's great to hear from a true Grand Admiral of STAR TREK fandom who is so full of wisdom!

[@995fantaisia]

Now this is the spirit of Star Trek! Better than any Kurtzman Trek !

[@KatieF307]

The amazing thing to me is that this group of folks just produced this on an economy scale, and yet, Paramount, with access to a mint, cannot figure out how to come out with a new star trek movie in the last 8 years. Strong work in making this flick!

[@kennysmith4245]

@KatieF307 Thanks my friend. I know exactly what you mean, I paid for the whole thing and I've never been rich. I feel like the universe gave me the means. I appreciate your kindness. -LLAP, -Kenny

[@KatieF307]

@@kennysmith4245 You are very welcome. You know, the future of story telling may just boil down to projects like this. I do not know about the rest of the Star Trek fans, but I for one, am glad that someone is showing something besides the umpteenth version of Kirk, Spock, and McCoy saving the galaxy. I think that is why Star Trek Strange New Worlds has been so well received. In the vastness of the universe, one would think that there are many more ships and crews all making a contribution to the galaxy. A good story will survive any setting, and the dedication of your cast to do this show without any fanfare, says a lot about their character and commitment. There is something to be learned by what your cast has crafted.

[@gdaniel767]

Life long (age 64) Star Trek fan here. This was a fantastic tale! Well done to the cast and crew. May you all live long and prosper (and make more episodes). 💖

[@laurakokta8141]

Live long and prosper, I'm going for live long i am 63 and this is great please make more ! These will live long too.

[@tresfingeros]

Same here ( 63) been a fan from the time I started watch and haven't stopped

[@peterdifrew8438]

Too bad how it went to trash after the next generation

[@GeorgeCarlinWasAGod]

@@peterdifrew8438 It was not trashed until 2009. DS9. Voyager, and Enterprise were all still good "Star Trek."

[@anonymusanonymus3932]

I'm 59 and a Trekkie since my 7th year. Also in East Germany, the series was well-known and appreciated❤🖖

[@secretarts]

This is a fine example of what we the Trekkies know and love about Star Trek. Now if CBS/Paramount would just realize the thousands of hours of fan content for having value, they could create a ton of money for themselves and give the world better content when an episode gets a lot of comments by remastering that fan film with big budget effects. Maybe even find their "next" Star Trek actors, writers, producers and directors.

[@krashdown5814]

The guy who mastered my old bands recordings would be capable of sorting out the sound issue, it only needs a final mix, hell he made my band sound great.

[@Beezer.D.B.]

@@krashdown5814 - I’m glad you mentioned that. I thought it was just me. I watch many of the Dust short sci-fi video and others on KZbin and many have a similar problem but this one seemed to be more intermittent. The others had it throughout...with music ok but voice drowned out.

[@playEADG1]

The proper term Is Trekker.

[@secretarts]

@@playEADG1 that is a debate for a few but you maybe be a trekker but I am a trekkie. No mistake on my part, my friends are all on the same page about the trekkie/trekker debate. Still I have no issue either way.

[@Beezer.D.B.]

@@secretarts - Agreed. There is no “proper” term... it’s whatever people prefer to be called, and whatever they are called by others. I like “Star Trek fan” myself, but Trekkie was popular back in the day.

[@robertblackman374]

In high school when Trek began on tv. Still fan after 50+ years. This is excellent! Loved seeing the old Enterprise & the original sound effects.

[@mgrodwizneo7856]

This movie captures the heart of what made Star Trek: The Original Series so good, updating the human mindset 50 years or so, to make a really compelling story. While I get attempting to be true to the original show, The Next Generation really got it right sending the first officer, rather than the captain, into harm's way. It would have been nice to make that correction. The technology, of course, is limited, but that is not nearly as important as getting the screenplay right. Bravo for an unbelievably good job for a FanFiction effort. If nothing else, maybe it will help inspire better future productions. For now, it is just pure joy to watch. Excellent!

[@kennysmith4245]

Hey! Your comment made me feel awesome! I really appreciate your kindness. I only had myself as a compass for what I believed to be correct and true to Star Trek, I tried to capture that feeling we used to get when we watched it as kids, I'm glad you were able to enjoy it. LLAP, -Kenny

[@chuckymcnubbin1518]

Okay, i'll freely admit that i like Captain Robert April.

[@JahovazWhiteness]

His story was certainly interesting and relatable.

[@suzyb3015]

As Mr. Spock would say: "crude, but effective".

[@kennysmith4245]

That's awesome LOL thank you so much 🖖

[@lordewen8894]

Well said my dear :)

[@Zmantime]

Hey

[@Zmantime]

Can we chat?

[@billycarter1911]

Live long and prosper..

[@xethier]

I'm a life-long trek fan. This has more heart than any Star Trek i've seen since the death of Roddenberry. Thank you for making this.

[@psalms27sneadspd46]

Agreed 👍

[@bakasta5992]

Deep Space Nine clears

[@mikecanul]

Tonight I felt like Star Trek - I remembered watching this a couple years ago and I’m back to watch this fantastic production again - BRAVO 🙌

[@1701patrick]

This is real Star Trek, what a great movie, what great Star Trek, best thing since original series. I love all the characters in it, and it makes me want to watch a full 5 year mission.

[@kennysmith4245]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I was just trying to make a film that reminded me what it felt like to watch Star Trek when I was a kid.

[@1701patrick]

@@kennysmith4245 any chance of cbs letting you do a full series? I d love to see a full season

[@sort187]

They should have talked to Vic Mignogna. His people picked up where TOS left off, and did a damned good job. I'll bet if they collaborated, they could come up with something fantastic. #startrekcontinues

[@dgthall]

Agreed that Vic and company did a good job, but I don't know if anyone would be willing to work with Vic anymore. You might want to check his Wikipedia page to see what he's been up to the last few years...

[@flashgordon6238]

@@dgthall Vic worked on a Trek fan production last year (Let Old Wrinkles Come). Even though he's been through legal issues, he is still involved with producing Star Trek. Imagine if Gene Roddenberry and William Shatner were working and filming during the Me Too Movement...

[@Pandaemoni]

@@flashgordon6238 Which (I hope) isn't to say that Vic or anyone should be allowed to sexually harass women as if those were the "good ole days."

[@kennysmith4245]

I'm not going to throw stones or be mean, but when I started to film this, Vic sent me a pretty rude email so I think I would prefer not to collaborate, I just don't like to be treated like that. I saved that email to inspire me and I did it on my own. I wish him well though

[@sort187]

@@kennysmith4245 wow. And here I thought he was a decent guy..... seemed genuine enough.🙁

[@danielmadden7235]

Good movie. Kudo's to the cast and crew. Hope this is just the beginning of more to come.

[@leecrystal1]

With the new rules from CBS that may not be likely. :(

[@BunBun299]

I'll be shocked if this isn't struck down within a few days. I hope it isn't. I like this more than everything Secret Hideout has put out, but I see them coming down on it, hard.

[@jefftaylor7916]

It says on the description, that they were grandfathered in, and the new restrictions do not apply.

[@leecrystal1]

Yes, that should apply to this one, but I don't think they will be able to make more, unfortunately. :(

[@gabrielrivas5459]

I agree with you my dear sister from Gabrielle Rivas and do you like to date a transgender maile my dear friend yes or no or maybe my dear friend from Gabrielle Rivas

[@Incogneato]

This is the very definition of a masterpiece of fan-content.

[@gali01992]

200 dislikes? I didn't think that many Klingons were interested in this movie...

[@kennysmith4245]

That made me laugh out loud. I love it. Thank you.

[@jerwhooves5371]

Might be some Romulans mixed in there as well lol

[@mikeholton9876]

'u' mIpqu' mu'mey tu'lu' (of course the Empire is watching.)

[@jamesheald7971]

they all work for CBS

[@4362mont]

only isiots ans assholes didn't like this....

[@LordZandersSoapbox4811]

Now this is the best Stark Trek that I’ve seen in a long time. This is way better than anything on CBS All Access like STD, Lower decks, or Picard. CBS hire these people and fire everyone else right now.

[@Willpower-74205]

The Enterprise has been recreated more times than I can count, but you went the extra step of giving it the TOS pilot look both inside and out. The characters (especially the Aprils) are very believable, and the aliens actually look like something that came from the 1960s (in a good way). The James Horner score was a nice touch, as well. Overall an excellent film! 🖖😎

[@jtough7499]

I love the TOS Enterprise in this...

[@oliviawitherspoon5588]

🖖🏿🖖🏿🖖🏿🖖🏿

[@bcs2em625]

And from what I could tell, the ship in this seemed to be a real model prop rather than CGI. Am I wrong?

[@extracreditproductions1697]

This is great! No time travel, no leeching off TOS episodes.

[@terrywindsor1310]

WOW! That was incredible. Finally a Captain April film. The first of many i hope!🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖

[@angeliquedianova2266]

Only those who love Star Trek so dearly can connect with the living soul of Star Trek. Kurtzman and Abrams are incompetent hacks who will never achieve the loving adoration that this production has achieved without millions wasted in lens flares and cgi explosions. Acting, writing and pacing this is Star Trek! JJ-Prise, Discovery and Lower Decks be damned!

[@kennysmith4245]

Wow! What you said made me smile. I agree 100% that Star Trek has a living soul, it is alive and it will fight for itself, I mean maybe not literally, but somehow it does have a soul. It's far far more than a television show. Thank you so much! It means a lot to me.

[@CASA-dy4vs]

3 years late but do you like the Franz joseph designs?

[@theresepoo]

The movie is pretty good. The audio mix could use some tweaking. Many times the sound effects are too loud and it is difficult to hear the actors' dialogue.

[@jhmed9]

Came to say the same thing

[@alanbrooks4050]

@@jhmed9 me too

[@jamesbeemer7855]

Except a defiance of actual space physics , this a good movie . A captain serving with his wife was a good one too . That is truly inspiring . Well done .

[@eddymcadams9438]

I'm so glad I had this pop up. March 2021 a boost of TREK is what I needed. TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO ONE HAS GONE BEFORE...

[@chandlerarchibald2098]

As a life long Star Trek fan I am thrilled and overwhelmed with happiness. This was SO GOOD! CBS must be run by idiots not pick up this show along with Star Trek Axanar. They really must not want our money. If CBS could give us more classic Star Trek I will sign anything to join for life! I know I am not alone. All my close friends feel the same way. When fans need to make the Star Trek we want against the wishes of CBS it should be a signal you are not doing what the fans want! We are excited about Strange New Worlds but they better hire a few Star Trek experts so they don’t mess up our beloved Original Series Star Trek!

[@kennysmith4245]

Thank you for this! It really means a lot to me. I do not expect a phone call from CBS. If they ever did, we would do our best to be available but like I said, I'm not holding my breath. We just hoped to remind everyone that Star Trek has not died, it lives in our hearts. It's an idea, and the one thing you cannot kill is an idea. Just let them try. 🖖

[@Fornax2008]

hey I was exactly the person number 1701 to like this! yes!!!!

[@chris7brook]

I'd marry you 😻🛸🖖

[@I_Declare_Shenanigans]

Cool! lol

[@paulopicostareto854]

It's a Lucky Number 1701 ,you should use it somewhere , Passwords , Smartphone PIN or Lottery Number 👍 😁👋

[@f_USAF-Lt.G]

💥🎉 🎵🎶🎵 🎊... Yea !! 😁

[@Mike-dr6mk]

I'd go play the lottery if I where you!

[@DalsPhotography]

Congratulations to Kenny Smith for bringing to us this great show! I am 63,grew up with all the crew, and I love to see a bit of frontiers again. Best wishes for the New 2024 year! And let's hope for another wonderful movie! :)

[@kennysmith4245]

Wow! Thank you so much seeing the spirit of the movie. It was made with a sincere, intense love for Star Trek and the values it presents to our universe. I appreciate you beyond words. - Kenny

[@dennishinkle5010]

See how good it can be when you have Trekkies actually doing some real Trek. Maybe a little more budget next time will take it to the next level. Good enough to make Roddenberry proud.

[@passionforhispeace1194]

I'd love to see a few seasons with this crew at the helm!

[@gregparks1151]

I don’t know..... I kind of like the lower budget versions without all the computer effects. It tends to look more real’ish.

[@259miamigo]

Found this by chance this evening on KZbin. Apart from the obvious sound problems I thoroughly enjoyed watching it so thanks for posting it here. Certainly has the "feel" of the original 1960's version of Star Trek to me.

[@jroar123]

Paramount, this is what we want and are willing to pay for it.

[@avk-kq7gv]

Another lifelong Trekker here, I found your film very enjoyable, the effects were really cleverly done despite limited resources. Thank you for an entertaining tribute inspired by our beloved Star Trek.

[@j.s.connolly8579]

WOW! THIS did NOT Suck! It in fact was DEFINITELY In the HEART of what STAR TREK Was and IS All about! I would LOVE to see MORE From this Cast and Crew! :)

[@kennysmith4245]

Thanks! I really appreciate your kindness. Im glad you enjoyed it. I do adore Star Trek. Its been my constant companion through life.

[@SNP-1999]

That is the reason why so many 'old' Trekies disliked the Star Trek films starring Chris Pine - the original story of a peaceful starship searching out the wonders of the universe was replaced in all three of them with agression, battle and warfare. I personally liked the films themselves, but as a great fan of Star Trek since 1966, I must agree with the criticism.

[@marlonlo9661]

To boldly go where no woman has gone before! Boy, I sure don't want to go there!

[@GerardGray]

The spirit of Star Trek has been captured.Well done to all!

[@privatebubba8876]

A worthy addition to the Star Trek mission log. Very much in line with the original series. I was 10 years old when the Enterprise started it's 5 year mission right in the middle of the race to the moon.

[@CommanderRandyMitson]

Our STARFLEET International chapter (USS Renaissance, Region 13) got together this evening and watched your film. I wanted to extend a thank you for not only producing this but making it available to everyone to watch, it's clearly a labor of love. It was a great watch, we all enjoyed it and will rewatch it as a group if you make a Directors Cut one day.

[@kennysmith4245]

That's really nice to hear! Im glad that you were able to connect with and enjoy the film. Very soon, we are going to be shooting origin stories for two of the main characters for Star Trek First Frontier. I'll post details shortly. Please tell the fine crew of the Renaissance that "The word is given" and "May the wind be at your back". LLAP, -Kenny

[@chuckintexas]

@@kennysmith4245 - ANY word on ANYTHING new- even a Director's cut re-release of THIS ? Thanks- - C .

[@kennysmith4245]

@chuckintexas Thank you so much! I have a meeting on Tuesday with my visual effects artist to coordinate the completion of the Director's Edition. It may still be a minute before release, we're pretty much working on it when we have free time, but it will be done. I feel like I owe it to Nichelle and the fans and my crew and myself to perfect this film before moving on. LLAP, -Kenny

[@BossBear01]

Got one thing to say and that is "NEXT PLEASE"

[@johnkean6852]

Shouting that from North Cyprus too 🗣

[@kennysmith4245]

LOL thank you so much! That means a lot to me.

[@beyondlimitationsvideo]

@@kennysmith4245 Hey! You might be interested in our new project featuring Robert Picardo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKKsY6WjZrqjg7s

[@jpasby779]

@@beyondlimitationsvideo I like watching Robert Picardo. I you don't already know, he stared in an episode of DUST that was good.

[@kevincozens6837]

@@beyondlimitationsvideo That video comes up as "unavailable".

[@MarcVette]

Kenny, I've been a fan of all things Star Trek since watching the debut episode, "The Man Trap" in 1966. I was 8 years old, just starting the 3rd grade. Since then, it has been my fortune to view every series and movie produced commercially. Along with countless fan films and shorts. This film is one of the best immersions into the TrekVerse a fan can experience. You bring the wonder, excitement and - lets face it - the nerd factor that Gene gave us in TOS. This is what Sci-Fi is meant to be. CBS is foolish to not use your creativity and have you on salary. Thank You for this entry into Star Trek Fan Films. Bravo, Sir! Outstanding!!

[@kennysmith4245]

Wow! How kind of you to say! I'm pretty sure that my entire cast and crew are ready if CBS or Paramount were to ever call. If nothing else a web series would be fun! But I don't have my hopes up for it. Still, one can dream. I appreciate your very kind words.

[@nimblehealer199]

I feel like I'm the only one who ACTUALLY read the description about the issues. The pandemic hit the production team hard financially so they couldn't fix them.

[@kennysmith4245]

Thank you. It did hit hard, I would have loved nothing more than to fix everything, the quarantine pretty much shut down fan conventions (my primary business) so I had to settle on some things. I appreciate your kindness.

[@katmatally]

@@kennysmith4245 So sorry this Covid monster descended. I hope someday you're able to bring your full vision to life.

[@SierraThunder]

@@kennysmith4245 Kenny, read my comment.........

[@russellmanweller6694]

It took me a while to realize that this is not a real Hollywood movie, so you can't get a better compliment than that. The opening credits and scenes were very enjoyable. I actually felt like they would be incredible on the big screen. I think what tipped me off (my suspicion anyway) is the small difference in some of the dialogue. I think the creator had very strict guidelines on how the dialogue could be used. It seems like the conflict between characters was a little off limits. It was too realistic and aggressive in parts. I think conflict is more controlled and polite in the movies. But I can't really explain it. It's a controlled formula with many rules so it's almost impossible to follow them all outside of the original creators controls. But that is the only reason I could tell it wasn't from the studio.

[@kennysmith4245]

Thank you! I did go a little bit over the top with the argument between robert and sarah april. When I was writing the story, my wife suggested that I include a scene similar to the one between Rocky and Adrian in Rocky 3, which worked so well. I'm glad you enjoyed it, it was a joy to make. -Kenny

[@ChronoReaperStudios]

The audio needs balancing out. Dialogue is soft while the action sequences are loud, but for the most part I love it! Good to see some love was put into this!

[@julialansberry]

I can't hear it, either!

[@vincewilson1]

I had trouble too. The audio needs to be run thru a mixer to fix it.

[@rickcoona8368]

at first i thought it was my system but no it's all about post production. I would say Good effort a lot of time and energy went into this and i can appreciate that, being an indie film maker myself, i tend to see the production flaws But never let technical issues get in the way of good storytelling. this is a great homage to the spirit of the original

[@yogiguitar1]

exact! you need a re mix ! ps im an engineer get in touch guys live long and drink beer

[@msullivan1701A]

Thanks for keeping the spirit of Trek alive, what a way to celebrate Trek day, kudos

[@alananderson4341]

Even with the expected flaws based on budget limitations, this was a thoroughly enjoyable Star Trek romp, true to canon, with a good story, and a commendable cast effort. Well done & looking forward to Part II!

[@keekwai2]

Cannon? There are no cannons in the Star Trek canon. They had photon torpedos! Although the Doctor on Voyager had an imaginary "Photonic Cannon" LOL

[@sigmacademy]

@@keekwai2 Wasn't there, though? Didn't the Miranda in one of its earliest incarnations have phaser cannons? Also sure Voyager had an episode where they tried to buy an alien cannon off a arms merchant? ;)

[@Scott2817]

@@sigmacademy To Mark C M and Marinus van Syl: Referring to Alan Anderson's use of the word cannon, according to the context of his sentence, he certainly was not referring to the military weapon though that is the spelling he used, probably accidentally. The context of his sentence clearly indicates he meant to use the word canon, which means a body of rules, principles, or standards as in a system of doctrine or teaching. Therefore, "True to canon" means this movie kept in line with the original philosophy and story line details of Star Trek. Makes me wonder if you both were being a little sarcastic?

[@robertburnett6348]

He meant true origin concept.

[@pseudonayme7717]

Agree Alan. I like the idea of making a film that, to me, seems like it was based on the original Star Trek TV series, right down to the costumes and weapon effects. Since the original is my favourite, this was a fun and enjoyable retro take on my favourite sci-fi series.

[@46GarageUSA]

12 mins in watching and already the casting for an Admiral and Captain are perfect

[@tibour007]

This is Star Trek the way that it is supposed to be!

[@AppFine-gk8dq]

Long life to star trek

[@jamesfaulknr7219]

This is a great Star Trek movie ! I would love to see the Robert April 5 year mission!

[@kennysmith4245]

I believe pretty much my entire team would be ready to answer the call if Paramount were to want us. It would be fun!

[@MS-kr6ku]

THIS was phenomenal. We need more. We need a series.. CBS/P needs to release Star Trek and give it to the fans where it can be loved and nurtured, not re-imagined into something totally different and labeled Star Trek just to make money. Thank you for this. The love for Star Trek oozes from every frame.

[@betsyr4724]

Aug 22, 2024 came on my feed. As a Trekkie since Sept ‘66 I salute you for taking me back.

[@kennysmith4245]

@betsyr4724 Thanks pal! Your comment was awesome. You're very welcome. P.S. Does Sept '66 mean you were there for the first episode, Sept 8? That's awesome. When I was a kid in the early eighties, I was jealous of my older brother because I didn't get to see the episodes when they first aired and he did lol.

[@betsyr4724]

@@kennysmith4245 Yes. My mom let me and my sister sell TV Guides. Back then she used my brothers names because girls didn’t go out selling. When I saw Kirk and Spock on the cover that week we were excited to watch and even my father was into the series. Thanks.

[@betsyr4724]

@@kennysmith4245 Yes. I was 13

[@whitedomerobert]

It was so good to see Barry Corbin of Conager fame as the Captain’s father. A good cast collection.

[@kennysmith4245]

Barry is awesome! -Kenny

[@gilsonlcunha]

Amazing movie. It has what CBS never will have: HEART!!!! Congratulations to the crew!

[@jeffbangkok]

32 years of cervical spinal pain and disability I frequently get to sleep dreaming of exploring space..Memories of the first Star Trek and Star Wars on my mind..I dream I'm offered a job on a star ship and they can remove the pain but due to the Prime Directive I can't tell anyone they did or where I'm at..This took me back to the 60's when I'd walk to the top of the hill on our farm and stare at the stars..Really took my breath away...

[@kennysmith4245]

This means the world to me. Im speechless, I thank you so much for telling me about your dreams! I used to dream when I was a teenager also, I was always wanting Capt Kirk and crew to come back in time and get me! I hope you find the relief you seek. Keep dreaming, its what propels us forward. Your friend, Kenny