The Promise

Dark Crystal Fan Film Competition Submission - GRAND PRIZE WINNER
The ageing emperor of the Skeksis sends The Chamberlain in search of new sources of life essence. Two members of the Freeling tribe encounter the destruction left in his wake. Before they can act, Arden, the elder of the Freeling tribe is kidnapped. The young Freeling Trystan must gather his courage and venture forth to save his friend and mentor.
CREDITS
Directed by: Kristin Dalleske
Produced by: Ryan Wilkes and Sarah Talaba
Written by: Kristin Dalleske and Ryan Wilkes
Director of Photography: Jason Caz
Film Editor: Jason Caz
Production Designers: Kristin Dalleske, Ryan Wilkes and
Sarah Talaba
Character Performers
The Skeksis Chamberlain: Kristin Dalleske and Ryan Wilkes
Dying Emperor: Kristin Dalleske and Ryan Wilkes
The Freelings
Arden: Sean O’Hare
Trystan: Kristin Dalleske, Sean O’Hare and Ryan Wilkes
The Landwalkers: Josh Whitby and Ryan Wilkes
Piki the Gryznak: Ryan Wilkes
Environmental Creatures
Sean O’Hare, Ryan Wilkes, Sarah Talaba and Josh Whitby
Character Voices
The Dying Emperor: Ryan Wilkes
The Skeksis Chamberlain: Johnny Flavin
Arden: Sean O’Hare
Trystan: Ryan Wilkes
Narration by Ryan Wilkes
Set Decorators: Kristin Dalleske, Sarah Talaba, Kellee Soldoff O'Hare and Josh Whitby
Construction Managers: John Flavin, Sean O’Hare and Ryan Wilkes
Sketch Artists: Kristin Dalleske, Sarah Talaba and Ryan Wilkes
Production Aids: Alea Flavin, Alyssa Dreiling, Kellee Soldoff O'Hare and John Flavin
Sound Editor: Jason Caz
Music Editor: Kristin Dalleske and Jason Caz
Creature Development: Kristin Dalleske, Sarah Talaba and Ryan Wilkes
Creature Design and Fabrication Supervisors
Freelings: Kristin Dalleske and Sarah Talaba
Dying Emperor: Ryan Wilkes, Sarah Talaba and Kellee Soldoff O'Hare
The Skeksis Chamberlain: Kristin Dalleske and Ryan Wilkes
Landwalkers: Kristin Dalleske, Kellee Soldoff O'Hare, Sean O’Hare, Chris Silliman, Ryan Wilkes and Josh Whitby
Piki the Gryznak: Sarah Talaba
Environmental Creatures: Kristin Dalleske, Ryan Wilkes,
Sean O’Hare and Sarah Talaba
Costumers: Kristin Dalleske, Sean O’Hare, Kellee Soldoff O'Hare and Chris Sillman
Wigs and Hair: Kristin Dalleske
Miniature Effects and Matte Painting: Sarah Talaba
Special Thanks To: Littleton Equestrian Center