STORMTROOPERS (2023) - Episode 2: Siege
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2023
- Star Wars - Stormtroopers - Siege - An Imperial Base Station is laid siege by battleship attack & haunting PTSD within its ranks and a new Night Troopers resurrection danger.
Filmed in Ireland on location in Cork, Waterford & Tipperary, Stormtroopers stars Carolyn Bracken, Pius McGrath, Peter Cosgrove, Klancy Casey Williams, Micheal Fitzgerald & Michael Stack.
Stormtroopers is written & directed by Micheal Fitzgerald and was produced by Cork Racing. VFX & Post-production by Dog Day Media. Director of Photography was Billy Cummings. SoundFX Design by Alan Keogh & Film Original Score by Brian Lane.
This Short Film is fan made and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with Lucasfilm or Disney. All names and references are copyright and trademark of their respective owners. “Stormtroopers” is a non-profit fan film made for fans, by fans.
This Star Wars Film is a Star Wars Fan Film. Set in the Star Wars universe during the Andor and Rogue One timeline, Stormtroopers tells a Star Wars story from other perspectives.
#Starwars #Stormtroopers #Ireland #Nighttroopers - Фільми й анімація
This is absolutely top notch work, it really is (as referred to by @hoiyulau in comments Best Film 2023) congratulations! This is coming from a person who worked As a production designer in theatre, film and television for over 30 years - the detail and subjective design decisions that you have made make this piece of work that you’ve undertaken both individual, Yet so linked to the Star Wars universe.
Also, the story that you have presented, both the uniqueness of it, and yet from a script perspective, again very linked (very very linked) to the Star Wars universe that we all know. Well in love. The “DIRECTION” also stands out as “an almost less is more approach?” - which seriously highlights the clandestine? nature or subject? that you have pursued in the script, story etc. I would have loved to have seen the executed storyboards if you went in that direction prior to production and the shooting.
I SO I look forward to “hopefully” - as the budget of what I’ve just watched, must have been high - having the opportunity to see more of your work online. Thank you so much.
Thank you very much J
Thank you very much for your support. We put a lot of effort into the detail you critiqued. We prepared with test shoots and some pre-vis edits to work out key elements. We let the natural layouts of key locations make key script and storyboard decisions for us as we only used a green screen for 2 scenes and one of them was a holocall. Every set was a real location as much as possible and we had a really strong VFX talent that gave us that equitable balance between CGI & real effects. Out colour grade guy really helped put a consistency to it and our score guy gave us a full tailor fit feeling. Production Design is VFX too ;-)
@@Stormtroopers thank you for taking the time to reply. The description of your key processes in your reply, shine through in the final product. Having a dedication and passion to a “craft” as well as the subject matter (script), you’ve devised - certainly shows in spades. In all my years as a production designer (and scenic artist) It was not until halfway through my career that I was stumble across 3D animation & VFX, and their ability (if they’re done right?) to the “marrying up” to the environment (location) - you may as well be producing two completely different pieces of visual work, that really don’t relate to each other. Production design, as you have mentioned, YES, is VFX too.
Again my congratulations!
I like your marrying up analogy. We're still focusing on learning and repeating too.
Good point.
I was at the screening in Midleton Cinema today and loved the double bill. These episodes feel right at home in the Star Wars universe. Fantastic balance between emotion and action. Once again proves how Ireland and Star Wars are a perfect match. Well done Micheál and all involved, had a fantastic time!
Thank you very much for your support & kind words. It was a great event.
Kudos to the entire cast and crew for bringing this Star Wars story to life. Well done!
Thank you very much. We think its a rich mine of material too
You guys are really keeping the spirit of Star Wars alive. Awesome work!
Thank you
Excellent work! Loved it!
Please don't wait another 5 years for E3!!
Thank you
This is absolutely fantastic. Delighted to see my native Waterford's beautiful locations being utilised so well, along with our neighbouring counties.
100 stars for this - keep up the great work and more please.
Thank you very much. There are so many awesome hidden and obvious epic locations to film in Waterford.
@@Stormtroopersthere's fans to Visit somewhere out there
@@stephencollins9062 thank you. We also have a filming studio in East Cork ready for the next launch.
its actually cool to see a realistic side of the fighting, like evacs and human emotion regardless of which faction they are fighting for
Couldn't agree more. Thank you for your support.
In a galaxy far far away, yet they still have scottish and irish accents 😂
Recent shows like Andor & Game of Thrones are strong in Scottish & Irish accents too.
Aye, nothing wrang wi that. Lol.
as opposed to far far away and they still have American and British accents like 80%+ movies
Lol
They're from the planets Erin IV and Alba II in the Ben Aber system. Far in the Highlands of the Outer Rim.
Beautiful work!
Good to see the Imps being portrayed as people and not just faceless drones.
Long live the Empire!
:)
Thank you. Its a very interesting POV for us to develop
@@Stormtroopers I found it ironic that the rebels use old separatist battle droids. Nice touch. :)
@@mdsf01 thank you. We 3D printed Boots (BT5) and put alot of effort into his paint job.
The acting was well performed and the blending of CGI with natural scenery was very well done. I definitely look forward to the next episode.
Thank you very much. We think a balance of real locations & CGI is the way too
Exceptionally well done! Fan movies keeping the franchise alive while Disney does its best to kill it. Bravo to the whole team making this Star Wars art piece. 👏
Thank you very much
This was visually stunning and the acting was on point. Thank you for all your hard work.
Thank you
This is hands down, absolutely, so much better than the actual crap being put out by Disney. Great Work! Can't wait for the next episode.
Thank you very much. We tried hard and will try harder for the next episode
In fairness- the new Ahsoka looked pretty good tonight
The Dave Cullen show told me to check this out, did not disappoint! Outstanding!
Thank you very much & thank you Dave Cullen
Finally. Stormtroopers and imperial; officers portrayed as humans not incompetent cannon fodder soulless buffoons.
Love this so much. Especially with the Imperial Officer and her family moment. Like come on Disney, these people are STILL humans at the end of the day. They have emotions too despite many in high command having soullessness
Thank you. That's exactly the vision we want too.
@@Stormtroopers Excellent.
@@CoffeeSuccubus - another episode in the pipeline :-)
bruh they just minding their own bussiness while the big ship was firing at them! No antiaircraft cannons and so on
@@Orsikmorsik - good spot. It's an under-resourced Communications Outpost with limited assets. It didn't have anti-aircraft guns only a skeleton hanger of an AT-AT, 2 TIE Fighters (1 on patrol; 1 in hanger on repair); 1 TIE Bomber/Transport); We wanted to show our POV where much of the Imperial territory was held with minimum assets and majority conscripts.
Well, this is definitely the best Star Wars fan film I’ve seen. What stands out is that it has its own distinctive visual style and language - and looks very different from the standard Star Wars films. Bravo for that! This is a grungy, claustrophobic Star Wars universe - I like it! Some great shot choices and unusual pacing: works really well.
Thank you very much. We tried very hard to keep it simple & intentionally underwhelming for consistent grunge. Always learning with each episode.
@@Stormtroopers Well, mission accomplished!
Best film in 2023
Thank you very much.
Extra thank you for recommending our film ;-)
💯% agree 👍
Best fan-made Star Wars series ever!! Big fan here!
Thank you. We're trying hard to be original and get better with each episode try. Your support is much appreciated.
Absolutely brilliant production. Hat's off to all involved.
Thanks John. Much appreciated
This was dope...almost like a "Mirror Universe" Star Wars...
Thank you very much. That's exactly what we are trying to imagine. Much appreciated.
awesome that y'all brought in the scuba trooper!
Thank you. It was 100% underwater filmed too. We used the Aqua Lung Rogue BCD, Fins & US Divers Mask with an added Scout shaped cowl. We used one of our very durable RS Prop Masters TK kits as the base armour. Proud of this stunt filming and cool to get feedback on it.
This is extremely well done!
Thank you
This is awsome. Shes a cold killer. Perfect for the Empire ! We pray she stays course. Under moon and night. The Darkside we are !
Cold is cold. Thank you -1000C
Very good ;-)
Many thanks!
WOW this is good stuff. The movies have always looked from the Rebels or good side but never from the Empire side very good story.
Thank you very much. We thought a fresh point of view thought well through was the most cost efficient thing to do. We will always try our best after that on production quality each time & repeat.
I'm late but a HUGE step up from the first episode when it comes to CGI and visuals. Great job!
Thank you
Wait you guys are Irish? Same! Awesome to see other super fans on our old Island!
Much appreciated
Bravo Mr Fitzgerald Bravo 👏👏👏
Thanks Lad. You are a great opening character
I have seen a lot of SW fan-made films. The cinematography and sound effects are by far the best. Please continue. 🙏🏼
Thank you. We will keep trying hard.
I’m gonna take a wild stab in the dark and say this was filmed on the Emerald Isle. That was very enjoyable.
Thank you very much. Yes. You are correct. We only used a green screen for the holocall shot. Everything else is real locations.
This gives me Andor and Rogue One vibes. It’s freaking amazing. It’s mature and serious just like Andor and Rogue one🔥🔥🔥. Can’t wait for the next episode!!
Thank you very much
Long live the Empire
1000%
Great to see Fan film Star wars made in Ireland need lot more fans to get together make more many volunteers want take part 👍
Thank you very much
Epic, the Moment that Walker surfaced i knew somebody had to hold my Macrobinoculars, but it got even better in Part2
Thank you very much.
Yes, just watched episode 2 too good keep up the work look forward to part 3.
Thank you
It's amazing, I really enjoyed
Thank you very much
Love it. Well done Michael!
Thank you. You are the one person we want to repeat impress.
Cool, I really enjoyed this. Thanks for making it.
Thank you very much
Holy crap! That's awesome!
Thank you very much.
@@Stormtroopers one of the best SW fan films I've ever seen.
@@Wraithnine thank you very much
That did NOT disappoint! It was worth the wait, but let's pray another wrinkle like covid doesn't keep us waiting too long for more!😂
Thank you very much.
Am going to say I watched the first one yesterday and now this one today.. I would like to comment on them even though I am only under 4 mins into this one...Is refreshing to see something a bit darker and less comical. Especially with Stormtroopers... People tend to forget because of the other movies that Stormtroopers are not idiots and fools.. The Empire did not get as big as it did from the buffoonery presented in the movies.. The formation and the continuation of the Empire should have always been a dark and foreboding item... The fact you brought what should have been in the original movies is a welcome change and very refreshing...The Empire was cruel and ruthless and foreboding.. They were harsh and relentless... that is why a rebellion was born...It was an age of darkness and cruelty... Or could it have been an age of enlightenment? Love the alternate POV of this universe presented here. Great work !!!!!!!
Thank you very much for the very best understanding of what we were trying to do. You absolutely get it. We have much more to learn and apply in the next episodes. Thank you.
@@StormtroopersI have already subbed and am awaiting!!! Again thanks for this more true form of that universe...at least in my eyes.. You also showed that some soldiers were just that... soldiers and real people that have families..
@@zazz69ed thank you. Our logic was if you knew a Stormtrooper had a family and the Stormtrooper was a mandatory conscript, is it as fun watching them die.
Great video, its real high quality...MHC
Thank you very much
That was superb, You may think about entering the Directors Choice Fan Film awards.
Thank you. That's a really good suggestion.
Done. Thanks for the idea
Excellent work guys! ❤
Thank you
Words cannot express just how awesome this fan film is! I’m a Star Wars fanatic and a huge fan of Star Wars fan films! This is one of the greatest SW fan films I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching! I hope the will be more to come in the future! Well done! You guys are absolute geniuses and extraordinary!
Thank you very much
@@Stormtroopers thank you for what you’ve produced!
@@deconstructingfaithwithrev5674 thank you for your support
Well Done!! I see its some time between episodes so ill be eagerly waiting for the next episode!!
Thank you. All self funded but we try to go as fast as budget and pandemic shutdowns let us. Happy Xmas
This episode is very good and quite dramatic. Looking forward to the next episodes from it
Thank you
すばらしい!!
ストームトルーパーは色褪せない👍✨
嬉しいお言葉ありがとうございます😊
Great work!!! Cheers from Acapulco!
Muchos Gracias
And the sagas continues, well done.
Thank you
you let me suffer with stormtroopers. well done.
We hope you liked the latest episode. It was a big step up in production value for us like building our own sets & developing our own vfx.
Thumbnail Image: "You didn't miss the target, I did." evil smile
Thank you
I just love the ScubaTrooper😊
Thank you very much. Its 100% real stunt filming too
You got me on click bait then on how your video could be better then on a cliff hanger great work my friend
Thanks very much. Cliff hangers are the best
Well done the cast, crew director and writers..
Need more asap
Thank you very much
Very good and nice work!!
Thank you very much
I love shorts like this, I've no idea what's going on, but I love the dedication to it
Hi. This episode is a follow up to another episode. Happy to explain any details it you have a specific question.
In essence - We are viewing the SW universe from a Stormtroopers POV. What if the Stormtroopers were conscripts, what if Stormtroopers were trying to provide for their families with military wages. What if behind every disposable Stormtrooper death in popular SW culture was a human being without Plot Armour, a human being who doesn't get to choose what side they are on, a human being whose loss has consequences for other humans like family & friends.
Never been too into Star Wars but will give this a watch always found the universe of the series interesting machines, clothes etc
Thank you very much. We tried hard to glue it all consistently together
With much respect..you are fantastic...and you are stunning
Thank you for your support
🍻 and well done! Ty. Captivated 🍻
Thank you
Stunning!
Thank you! 😊
Great job.
Thanks!
Les plans sur le lac ...dans la montagne sont superbes ! ....👍👍
Merci beaucoup. Vous êtes très gentil. Nous nous sommes efforcés de créer des lieux intéressants. Le lac est réel. Il s'appelle Coumshingaun Lough et est situé dans le comté de Waterford, en Irlande.
@@Stormtroopers je dois dire aussi que le plongeur - trooper avec sa combinaison star wars et ses palmes blanches prouve bien votre innovation, ça j'ai aimé aussi ! votre créativité....c'est ça l'essentiel ! Amener quelque chose de nouveau ! Bonne continuation à toute l'équipe !
Merci. J'ai fait cette cascade en me filmant. C'était très intimidant, mais j'ai fait une plongée de reconnaissance une semaine plus tôt sur le site de plongée avant de plonger devant la caméra dans une combinaison Stormtrooper adaptée. Je pense que la meilleure science-fiction est un mélange d'effets pratiques et de VFX dans un équilibre les uns avec les autres soutenant une histoire mais ne submergeant pas l'histoire.
This is so cool !!! Can't wait to see more !!!!! Hopefully soon ! ? !
Thank you
It looks so professional... Astonishing
Thank you very much. We tried hard to up our production values.
First rate production, acting, very well done 👏
Thank you very much
MASTERPIECE
Thank you very much
Nice work!
Thank you
не знаю, кто это сделал, но графика лучше, чем в полнометражных фильмах! Очень всё четко и красиво, как по настоящему! Молодцы! Так держать! Да прибудет с вами сила!
Thank you
Very well done, the story has me hooked!
Thank you. The next episode is written. Happy Xmas.
This episode was great to watch!! Can’t wait to see what episode 3 brings!!
Thank you very much
This is an amazing film. Absolutely love it. Thank you to all involved.
Thank you very much
The creative effort is epic .being a 3D designer I can really admire the work .welll done
Thank you very much
A VERY BIG YES ♥♥♥
Thank you
Good Job. 👍
Thank you
😘 @@Stormtroopers
OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you. That's the definition of exclamation marks we were hoping for.
Muito bom, parabéns ao desenvolvedores.👏👏👏
Muito obrigado pelo seu apoio
Good job!
Thank you.
This is so good. Great work!
Thank you very much.
@@Stormtroopers Can't wait to see the next episode
@@sergentoddball3617 Thank you. It's written.
Welk done folk's tyat was a great little movie and had my attention from start to finish
Thank you very much. Our plan is try hard, do, learn, improve & repeat.
Best Star Wars in 30 Years.
The People are Making Better Star Wars than the AAA Studios.
Excelente trabajo, felicitaciones.
Muchas gracias
Fantastic! loved it ❤
Thank you
This is amazing work!
Thank you very much
really good!!
Thank you
Pretty good. Pretty well done!👏
Thank you very much
This is phenomenal. Keep it up🔥🔥🔥
Thank you very much
Impressive.... Most impressive.
Thank you very much.
Just magnificent vid!!
Thank you
2:28 As cool as a habitable moon's view of its parent gas giant would look, we already know that from Titan, you wouldn't see a giant looming Saturn and its rings because you would be in the same gravitational orbit, edge-on to the rings.
All good. We just went with wanting it to look cool. Our moon us round so our POV could be at any angle to the parent planet.
Claps!
Thank you.
fuuuuuuug yaaaaaaaaa...had no idea...UNTIL NOW, cheers
Thank you
Awesome!!
Thanks!
This is nice video 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you
Top Notch. Better than a lot of the actual real SW content. The SW writers could take notes.
Thank you
Very good production.
Thank you very much. More back in production later this year. Always learning by doing.
So good-looking movie, many thanks.
Thank you
Nice work ! 👌
Thank you
This was great!!
Thank you.
@@Stormtroopers of course!
*"Outstanding"*...seen a few STAR WARS 'fan' shorts and not many of this quality...big thumbs 👍 up the actors and characters accents, special effects are awesome...I was immersed start to finish (like the AT-AT)...make more I say and keep it here in Republic of Ireland made...
Thank you very much. We learn lots with each episode to go better next time.
@@Stormtroopersyes, you have It ...that quality finish I mean
@@nyckhampson792 Thank you. We have a good SFX/VFX team