Trial of the Fallen Jedi - A Star Wars Fan Film

[@matthewsalviani9163]

These Star Wars fan films are keeping Star Wars alive.

[@ronjon7942]

Geez, this was really good. I know this is four years old (July 2024 now), but generally speaking, it seems like fan films across the board have passed a tipping point into high quality cinematography! Also, the duels are getting really good as well. This particular film was very enjoyable to watch and I appreciate being able to get lost in the story. Thank you!

[@matthewsalviani9163]

I agree.

[@RedJacketFilms]

@@ronjon7942 thank you for the kind words! Glad people are still stumbling across our little fan film and enjoying it. It was a labor of love and we are grateful for all of the positive feedback!

[@RagaBopHepCat]

What works about this film, is that it's a simple story, and the writers &/or producers don't bite off more than the audience can chew, or try to create some grandiose epic, in the ~30 min time allotment.

[@RedJacketFilms]

Thank you Andy. Appreciate the kind words. Wish we could have done more with it, but the budget, which was essentially zero, only goes so far!

[@jakesanchez3970]

Incredibly well done, good story and good effects. You should be proud of this movie. I truly enjoyed watching it as it was one of the better fan films I've watched.

[@RedJacketFilms]

Jake, thank you so much for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it. We learned a lot from the experience and will endeavor to make the next one even better!

[@fasteddie4107]

I love knowing that hundreds of years from now we will still be using metal racking and shipping containers. Timeless.

[@drunkpunch7334]

You do realize that SW takes place in the past right?

[@nathanielnelson5123]

Does it?

[@nathanielnelson5123]

​@drunkpunch7334 Does it?

[@RedJacketFilms]

@@fasteddie4107 it’s funny because we were supposed to remove all of the text from the containers and put the Star Wars type all over them. After 6 months of VFX work that just wasn’t in the cards for the two of us because we’d burned out on rotoscoping the sabers!

[@corvus1253]

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Apparently the key words being "A long time ago".

[@stephenmckee3235]

I love how it appears like they are on a campus setting for a Jedi Academy.

[@jgabs12studios74]

This was amazing!

[@alexbarker9904]

A really nice tribute to your friend. Much respect

[@RedJacketFilms]

Thank you Alex. Andrew was a special person, the biggest Star Wars fan I’d ever met. Even though we didn’t have a chance to make this film together, I hope he was able to watch it, wherever he is...

[@alexbarker9904]

@@RedJacketFilms Thank you for the reply! :) I know I’m a year late, but I’m definitely sure he’d be proud!

[@davidollarsign3059]

I'm 9 min in and this is already better then the last 3 films

[@MudurusChalupa]

We need this director working for Disney

[@rockytalkndawoods3057]

No way, Disney would chew'em up and spit'em out! They have creative freedom and story accuracy this way. They just need producers and sales pr.

[@CR604]

LOL

[@philliparambula]

Acidic Dopamine another fan film better than Disney

[@wadereynoldsdeadpool5768]

No we don't we need him working on his own stuff Disney doesn't deserve anymore of our money

[@nickmejia9969]

This is great only problem I really have is the main character wouldn’t stop smiling in serious moments :/

[@DarthMatusHolocron]

I liked that. Kit Fisto vibe

[@notsus9804]

Kit Fisto vibe

[@MarioPerez-ng9it]

KIt Fisto would be proud and smiling.

[@brandonscott1181]

I didn’t like the shipping containers that being said I understand budget issues and using resources you had at hand but saving a lil more for the movie to correct/ accurate landscapes would have increased the experience tenfold other than some of the landscapes I enjoyed it and the story and yea kit fisto vibes ....did a better job than I could have at all so yea just saying not hating lol just some advice I believe would boost overall quality and make it more enjoyable

[@CyberRabid.]

The arrogance of the Jedi Order is the peeve of all aspiring young Sith.

[@tb7771]

Great film, I was happy it wasn't in the woods like 95 percent of the other fan films.

[@JacobNascar]

Ifunny brought me here and I am not disappointed. Awesome job!

[@benjaminvega7186]

The beginning is definitely my favorite part. I don't think I have ever seen a better representation of what jedi are supposed to be. I'm sure I'm in for an emotional ride, but I can say with the utmost confidence that your friend would have been so proud of what you did

[@soonerthrawn1362]

Very cool

[@xyechenn]

I love this. This is one of the best Fan films I have seen. Great work!

[@janinejohnstone468]

Loved the naughty robot!.

[@xsquad-starwarsfanfilms3975]

Very nicely done! Beautiful locations!

[@3haljordan]

Very nicely done 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@tomferliano9466]

I hate to disagree with you because you might be cute but I must disagree my lady

[@tomferliano9466]

Hate to disagree because you might be cute but I must

[@jackiedigiorgio9133]

Well done.. by actors, producers and all involved!! Very proud to say I know all of you! Did not disappoint!!

[@michaelgerner3751]

Very well done, folks. A fitting addition to the Star Wars Universe I've been watching closely for the last 45 years. My personal D. W. library is currently at over 600 novels and counting, but this is as original as it gets. Wonderful story, outstanding cast, & great F/X. Be very proud of your project. May The Force Be With You ALL!!

[@RedJacketFilms]

Michael, thank you so much for the kind words! Always reinvigorating to find folks that enjoy the work and appreciate the love and care put into these fan films! May the force be with you!

[@kourtneyhoover7329]

The cinematography of this is amazing, I definitely loved this!

[@AndreVeaseyJr]

Comments: I like this, especially the beginning. Me: Your a consular dude. Of course your connection to the Force is stronger than the Guardian's. Anyway, I like this.

[@donnalynn2]

A one armed Jedi? Why couldn't we see some of this in SW? Don't tell me they always had robotics available.

[@louisvarre2197]

Some Jedi viewed cybernetics as sacrilege

[@johnsolomon592]

in the Legacy comics Wolf Zazen had one arm.

[@LordStencil]

Really depends on the Jedi and their views. He could’ve felt he let his emotions dictate a fight, and get the better of him. Where he felt not replacing it to leave a reminder for him to not let emotions guide his path or his battles.

[@guitarmaniacgino]

Yeah I agree. A jedi should choose whether to have robotic limbs or not. Also, I think a blind jedi would also be powerful legit.

[@Arcessitor]

They have spaceships, so yes, always.

[@allenjackson8736]

Impressive

[@MoveYourZig]

Well done... A worthy addition to the jedi archives!

[@jerrygil1965]

Very VERY good! The locations could've been better but hey, fan-films CAN NOT be perfect💜

[@odysseusstallings5535]

Very impressive, most impressive. Fantastic work

[@jqmed88]

Whoa!!! Major plot twist.....wasn't expecting that at all. Nice work!!🔥🔥

[@goldencenturyfilms]

Awesome work!!! I can't wait to see more films from you!

[@Hirondailes]

I don't understand the dislike, it was really great ;) Andrew Protsko would be so proud of you!

[@RedJacketFilms]

Mic Thank you so much for the kind words and support! I like to think so too! 🙂

[@sarahsorenson2624]

Very good, acting on point!

[@backedartist2744]

I like how you did this. The ending certainly seems to set things up for a sequel, wonder if that'd ever happen. Either way y'all still did good.

[@wolepyro9779]

so much better than the actual movie

[@Hopson321]

Great plot and story line with this movie pilot I'm interested if your going to do more to this cliffhanger to flush the characters out.

[@finorim2959]

Film Rating 7.6 This fan film is quite good. I like how you used many different places for filming. This film had a great story. But there is few things that you can make better. Quality wasn't perfect. And You can use different angles when filming. But Overall this film was good. Good film comparing to budget

[@obedthejusticeschultz]

This is fantastic, extremely well done, keep it up guys! P.S. loved the Old Republic music in the credits😊

[@jedijrotcinstructor]

Woah, plot twist, didnt see that coming at the end lol

[@Banshee2Raptor]

Good, great Fx's. My only peve was the X-Wing's S-Foils in stack formation when jumping to lightspeed.. but great short!! Keep em going!!!!! OG-3 forever.

[@Marcusjnmc]

were x-wings or anything like them even around in the old republic ?

[@jaymoore8453]

Hey isn't that that JJ'S "Bad Robot"? That is used as the mascot for his Bad Robot film production company? Please let me know if I'm correct......

[@RedJacketFilms]

Jay Moore you are correct! Nice catch! We did create ZeDe4 as a loving tribute to J.J.’s Bad Robot.

[@LegoGamer5502]

Sweet! Great fanfilm

[@rangawhitearm]

This was enjoyable. I hope you guys do a follow up film

[@katstoneback]

Me too!

[@michaelgerner3751]

@@katstoneback Congrats on the film, enjoyed your character arc immensely....

[@Sho_Ryu_Ken]

There better be a sequel

[@jedimasterashla]

This video is amazing!

[@sharky_and_diney7959]

omg this was posted on my b-day :)

[@PDmn-ft9lx]

I’m confused, the padawan was sent on a trial by his master to retrieve a Sith holocron and I thought he did, until he got back with his master and said that he was sorry he failed him. But then the master pulls out the fucking holocron?? Then I’m confused is the girl actually sith? Or is that a vision that the padawan had?? Please explain someone

[@RedJacketFilms]

Drew all good questions! The holocron was essentially destroyed/deactivated by Dai, so he felt like he failed his master. Master Atton tries to sense whatever is left of the holocron. Ora Sye acquires something from the dark entity, and perhaps it influences her dark side...

[@metallicaspiker16]

RedJacketFilms will there be a part 2 to this?

[@jonasrmb01]

why has this only 720 views...

[@supersoldier64sixty73]

This was such a great Film! Will there be a sequal I think it would be really cool!

[@sarkomazmanyan9813]

Great 👍 movie

[@ebkinsvne1468]

Awesome.. and another example of what Disney COULD achieve. Here before 200 views?? Sweet

[@justuslotte3635]

What did this fanfilm Disney didnt?

[@chandlerl2189]

This is so cool! How did you get the lightsaber building animation like that? Also, my friends and I are doing a fan film, any suggestions?

[@RedJacketFilms]

Thank you Chandler! We just took a photo of the finished lightsaber and cropped it into a dozen small photos and individually animated each one. The crystal was also a photo of the same crystal Dai uses throughout the film. A 3D saber would have been ideal, but we didn’t have an advanced animator for the project. As for suggestions, I’d say do your best to find locations that are exotic or outlandish, places you rarely see. It’s a difficult task, but I think it’s one of the main complaints I see from SW fans. As for the dialogue, keep it short and sweet if you can, ours is even too long winded at times, we just had too much story to chew through. People love seeing action, so do your best to practice the choreography. And lastly, just have fun, remember, it’s your fan film, make it however you want!

[@chandlerl2189]

@@RedJacketFilms thank you! This is very helpful.

[@NEEKNerdGeek]

This was great one of the best Star Wars fan films I've seen. Is a sequel possible?

[@saiyangamer8519]

I need a part 2 asap

[@gmeyer6657]

Well done!!

[@johnvillesvik5354]

Bad Robot! Seriously, JJ Abrams' company's logo?

[@1983nomis]

Great Soundunderdrawing! :O)

[@Blackread]

Think the best about this was the use of the SWTOR soundtrack.

[@jujusiwa3000]

Dang the scripting is awesome brah Keep it up!!! But....The voices

[@bobabuoy4409]

Good little fan film. Is this the bald Jedi order haha.

[@andreibidirean153]

This robot is the brand of Bad Robot, a film production for Mission:Imposible Rouge Nation.

[@charlesrothenhousen3077]

Andrei Bidirean Bad Robot is Abrams’ production company

[@corvus1253]

Bad robot. Ha. That's what I was waiting for. 😄

[@Nitebreed]

Good to see Ikea are still going in a galaxy faf far away- and the containers from Earth got there ok- HGV space runs in 20 parsecs or your money back!!

[@LordStencil]

Really wanna see more fan made flicks like this, if anyone knows any good ones you could comment me them please and thank you

[@LaggyMcDougal]

ok i laughed my ass off when you had JJ Abrambs Bad Robot logo as a droid or correct me if i'm wrong

[@RedJacketFilms]

You are correct! That is the Abram’s Bad Robot. We designed and built it entirely from scratch and then 3D printed the model. It was so large it took almost two weeks to print all of the pieces!

[@Soron661]

Sequel? I want to see what happens with Aurora(?) now that she is posessed(?) by the sith spirit of Dai's brother. Frankly, I want to see her go on a one-woman war with the Jedi and show what RotS did not. The fallen Jedi killing everyone in the temple. Maybe she could even seduce Dai to the dark side? Or better yet. They convince each other to abandon the extreme sides of the force and unite in the grey area.

[@gregloeber2289]

at the end the girl totally had a mara jade look going on with the red hair and purple blade.

[@micahchism6312]

Good job 👍

[@dam1371]

The scenes could have been a bit more streamlined and more fluid and the battle scenes would be a bit better if the choreography was smoother or to compensate repeat the scenes and cut a few more times for a feel of faster movement. With that said though I like the overall story. I especially like the ending. It’s pretty much how I would have made it. Well done over all.

[@ronjon7942]

How does ome go about finding the characters’ names of this (and others) fan film? I was hoping they’d generally be in the description, but that doesn’t seem to happen often.

[@theoobs6137]

Is this the old republic like prequals or old republic like thousands of years ago

[@RedJacketFilms]

Crazy Place Entertainment this would be the old republic, around 4,000 years before the battle of Yavin!

[@phoenixlunaalexandrite3186]

AWESOME!!! Sequel???

[@mac1701e]

Two things, how old is the X-wing? I didn't think there were any that far back in Star Wars history, and is there a part 2?

[@RedJacketFilms]

@@mac1701e yes good catch! The x-wing would not have existed in the Old Republic, but our VFX budget was tapped out at that point and I couldn’t find anyone to voluntarily create a 3D model for us. I would love to work on a part 2, I have a story outline I’m quite happy with!

[@mac1701e]

@RedJacketFilms definitely give us a part 2

[@Mark-l6k5g]

A purple light saber. Never seen that before.

[@samcarter565]

Wait... was that an x-wing? Those didn’t come into production until the time of the Empire

[@soulmitsuki3640]

So... I would like to start this with this is INCREDIBLY impressive and I with an infinite amount of money and 20 years I would never be able to recreate it but I personally think this fan film has some issues, my biggest issue is definitely the directing, some of the lines sound a bit odd and the camera man definitely could have done some things better, like getting the fuck away from the actors. Another issue was the dialog, it's kind of apparent especially in the beginning that the characters weren't wearing mics as the apprentice sounded distant. Another issue is the location, I understand it was probably the best you could do with the budget but couldn't you find a nice forest or clearing? That might have made it seem more natural for star wars but I can live with it. Everything else was fine or great, especially the special effects, like I could never dis those but say I don't know how to talk about special effects I'm not going to get into it. Good work. 6.5/10 not bad just needs a bit of work, if the budget was 0 then it's a 9.5/10

[@ThomasMusings]

Ho! Cliffhanger! But seriously, well done.

[@sequoiaperez8996]

Was that supposed to be a ghostfire crystal on his necklace

[@jimmysivillo6923]

Jedi?

[@BadEconomyOfficial]

Fan Film Fundraiser is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2PLq3V7d8R6iZo

[@martinmeeser8312]

very good (but I am a little confused)

[@pickettkent]

Maybe if Lucas would've hired some new blood to write a dope ass star wars movie then Disney wouldn't have fucked up the franchise just my thought.

[@Aw12ish.]

Um... Did they film that one scene in a shipping container full of drugs? Lmao great flick tho keep up the good work

[@flanker3494]

His arm is definitely in his outfit 😂 great fan film tho!

[@Ethan-Franco]

Why does a Jedi have a x wing

[@grammanj]

Budget

[@generaltullius5182]

Color changing planets

[@wadereynoldsdeadpool5768]

They don't have regular doors in space

[@tbyrd9772]

Pretty good up until you showed the storage units. Should green screen in something else.

[@mofopopo437]

Love the cargo containers so original.

[@isis-u8h]

Financial records are for those with the right reply. There is always something not to write around here. I could not do bookkeeping and do it and that's the other reason. That is a bookkeeper. Relating to Star Wars was easy before. Where is God?

[@phillipmartin2213]

Hey guys, I know you're operating on a low budget production, but could you at least try to choose other settings to film such that it appears other worldly?

[@Damien-s2w]

This one was like acolyte level bad.

[@kimhorne3989]

Try star words it let's you make realistic looking star wars openings

[@danielnees9356]

This was great, guys! Well done! Here's another one that came out recently. A lot shorter but another great fan film: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIiblaN4lJeAna8

[@kronoscamron7412]

bad robot

[@marcelpatterson5702]

:)

[@kenpoarniceguy1]

Not bad. Just needs less smiling in serious moments

[@harryfremlin7207]

I really like it but I wish when they fought they would have stricken faster it was a bit slow for me

[@nathanielnelson5123]

Freight rail storage units.REALLY?

[@michaelbateman8469]

My constructive criticisms. A) Dai was nowhere near ready for his trial. His master says this time he didn't let his emotions get in the way (more or less) I'm his trainer, I want his emotions in check EVERYTIME we go at it. That's the mark of a Jedi, self control in every circumstance. As a Master, my Padawan reflects directly on me, no way I'm letting him move forward with the emotional maturity of a teenager. B) Dai's infernal smiling in inappropriate moments. Jedi are focused. A Padawan going for the trials is going to be more focused, less whimsical. A Padawan going for the trials doesn't want to screw this up. I mean, on the other end of the trials is being named a Jedi Master and an eventual Padawan of their own. (I blame all of this on the director, not the actor). C) Lack of the Padawan rat's-tail braid. I suppose that since this is "Old Republic" one could argue the tradition hadn't been started yet... not buying it. Just some observations, hopefully writers and directors can put aside ego long enough to at least consider what I've said.

[@RedJacketFilms]

Michael, thank you for all the feedback, appreciate you taking the time to analyze our film! Just a few thoughts from me, you are correct, Dai was not ready for his trial, that was a bit of the point. His master was using him, he cared less about his readiness, and more about the opportunity to exploit him for his own personal gain. I’m not entirely sure why folks seem perturbed that a padawan would smile from time to time, as he a young individual who perhaps isn’t taking the training as seriously as he should. He was also training toward becoming a Jedi knight, not a master. Master Atton even notes this at the end of the film when he comments on Dai’s broken saber. As for the braid, this was something we considered, but as I discovered from a lot of reading that the braid was not necessarily required of all padawans, it was more traditional. We thought it was a fitting sign of a defiant padawan to not have the braid, or perhaps a similarly defiant master not to enforce it. Thanks again for all of your thoughts, if we make another one we will certainly have less smiling!

[@rutbrea8796]

The lights are very low one can't see the characters playing in this movie. Can't you people do better? There's also no captions for sharing different languages.

[@ronjon7942]

Yeah, we usually refer to that as nighttime.