The Dark Resurgence: A Star Wars Story (Award-Winning Fan Film)

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  • @MikeTheMarine
    @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +137

    I am preparing a new launch campaign to help fund The Dark Resurgence 2 - Episode 1. It will be about 10-15 minutes and a part of a larger live-action mini-series to complete the story of Lord Vycus and expand upon the Tales of the Sith universe. The script is written, but I need your help. Consider signing up to my pre-launch list at bit.ly/tdr2prelaunch. This helps me gauge support by the numbers and keep you all updated in case these platforms aren't here tomorrow! I'll release an update video at some point where I talk a little more about the story, challenges ahead, and how we'll see a side of the Sith that no kid movie would ever dare explore.
    Check out the conceptual teaser I released in 2019: ua-cam.com/video/NlqhMTzmqXo/v-deo.html
    Thanks for your continued support. May the force be with you.

    • @tbyrd9772
      @tbyrd9772 6 років тому

      Mike I want to be in a fan film so badly . Can I be in your next one ?

    • @MrBabelfish5
      @MrBabelfish5 6 років тому

      Semper Fi Devil Dog

    • @CaCa-vb8cg
      @CaCa-vb8cg 5 років тому

      My question is:
      The movie events occur 200 years after The Battle of Yavin on Episode 4. But All The Canon and Legends characters return.
      Please read the decription bellow with toher questions thanks:
      What it will be the outcome of A film named: Star Wars: Star Fox/Lylat Wars in wich:
      The Majority of Star Wars Faction including, The Galactic Republic, The Old Republic, The Jedi, The New Republic, The Rebel Aliance, The Fel Empire, And The Resistance and The Galactic Federation of Free Planets(all of Them using their repective military/polive equipment of every kind and with thwir respective military/police uniforms, military/police equipment of every kind and military/police colours/emblems) are figting to protect and defend The Lylat System with The Help of The Star Fox Team and The Star Wolf Teams from an invasion from The and The Lylat System Militaries/Police forces of every Lylat System planets againsr The Invasion of The Galactic Empire and and The First Order (Now being a special force unit/section of the Galactic Empire) in revenge against The Lylat System Republican/Monachies Planets becuase their past support To The Rebel Alliance, The New Republic, The Resistance and The Galactic Federation of Free Planets and The Old Republic. In That 7 Hour Movie, The Music if all The All 10 Star Wars is used even the Music used on Star Wars Episode 4 A New Hope Revisited of Adywan is used also the Star Wars Episode 4 music score named: Star Wars Episode 4 Soundtrack - TIE Fighter Attack. In this film: Galius Rax is The Galactic Emperor and Rae Sloane is his wife and Empress. Also experts on light saber fighting.
      What is your opinion on that film?
      All The Characters of The Legends and Canon of Star wars appear even Iden Versio, Del Meeko amd Zay Versio Meeko and Shriv Shugaar are in The Rebel Alliance. Gideon Hask is The commander of the Tie Squadrons flight section of The 1st Death Star. In tgis movie There are 4 Death Stars and 4 Star Killer bases (One Death star (The 2nd one) is under construction bur operational).
      Armitage Hux is the cpmmander and cheif of the First Order. Ben Solo/Kylo Ren is with the Resistance as 2nd in Command. Leiah is The Commander amd Cheif of The Resistance amd special military unit of The New Republic and The Rebel alliance.
      Palpatine is The Leader of The Republic and Mon Mothma The Leader of The Rebel Alliance and They oppose any kind of de-miliatrization.
      All The Lylat System planets (including Venom and Corneria use their own police/military equipment/uniforms/colours. Venom is an planet wich us inhabited. Amdross Oikonny ,Captain Shears and General Peper deffect to the Galactic Empire during the battle of Corneria (Andross is exscuted by Pepper for failing to destroy the Star Fox and Star Wolf Teams in tue same way as Captain Needa was ececuted) and Prince Tricky is The Emperor of Planet Sauria but is killed in a light saber Sword with Gideon Hask (both know how to fight with lightsabers). Becuase Tricky was capture by The Galactic Empire and Forces to watch as his planet Sauria is destroyed byt the 1st Death Star as tp make The Star Fox and Star Wold Team come to rescue him. Gideon says to Tricky before they fight: Tricky we meet at last, when you were brought into The Death Star one, I was the student, now I am the master, now you will experience the full power of the Galactic Empire, I have being waiting this moment for a long time; my little saurian firend, hahahha!. Tricky responds to Gideon: You cannot win Gideon Hask. If you destroy the Saurian Emperor, my people will find you and execute you. (that fight is with music from Kenobi and Anakin fight but the one showed in Adywan's Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope Revisited combined with the begining of The Soundtrack named Ben's death/Tie Attack from Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope).
      Dash Bowman is the Emperor of Venom. The Battle of Venom is tue main/ginal battle of the movie wich is based in the battles of Scarif/Yavin/Hoth/Endor/Jakku on how they happend. The 1st Death of make an orbital.approach to Bolse Base (An enourmus Sarlile/Space Station through the Area 6 Air-Defense Space Stations area. The final battle uses music from the Battle of Yavin, Hoth and Endor and also With the combination of the Battle of Yavin score when the ties come woth the Revisited version of Adywan's Star Wars Battle of Yavin score with the Tie Fighters come to scene. Bill Gray is The President of The Planet Corneria (Republic of Corneria after General Pepper defects tp the Galactic Empire (Pepper planned that before tge Lylat System Galactic Empire and First Order war began.) Bill Gray is killed by Gideon Hask while protecting Fox McCloud trench run in The 1st Death Star in The Battle of Venom. The Star Fox Team, Star Wolf Team use their own fighters (Arwings and Wolfens wich appeared in the 1997 Nintendo 64 N64 game Star Gox 64) but with bew funtions as bombardment runs like Tie Bombers and Y-wings.) Gold squadron of The Reber Alliance uses The same flight-combat suit as The Gold Squadron Used in The Battle of Scarif and The Battle of Yavin. Also The Music of The Nintendo 64 N64 1998 Rogue Squadron is used and The Music of Starfox Snes 1993 videogame, The Nintendo 64 N64 game Star Fox 64 and 2005 game Star Fox Assault videogames is used in The Movie also in End Credits and This 2 Star Fox Snes 1993 game Soundtrack in the ending credits if the movie in this order (the first one at the medal scene to Star Fox and Star Wolf teams for helping the Other Factions the mayority of this songs are in UA-cam: (In the movie they must be presented and showed in this order):
      1) Star Wars Rogue Squadron Soundtrack - Finale: Celebration
      2) New Republic** / Nueva República**
      LordDaine4
      Nueva República is New Republic in Spanish of anyone speaks spanish here you will understand the term.
      After the final scnes with the medals:
      1) Star Wars Rogue Squadron Soundtrack - Credits
      2) End Theme (All 3 Movements and Fanfare)
      (This sonf can be found and downloaded on: www.vgmusic.com/music/console/nintendo/snes/sfsnesogc.mid , look for the games called star fox on that address)
      3) Orchestral Game Concert 3 'Track 01 - Star Fox - Theme of Star Fox' ( in UA-cam)
      The Opening of the movie The Star wars Crawl soundtrack will sound like this in youtube:
      OPENING CRAWLS: REVISITED
      After The Star Fox Team, The Star Wolf Team, Chewbacca, Dash Rendar and His Robot, R2D2, C3PO, Ben Solo/Kylo Ren, Obi One Kenobi, Luke, Han, Anakin, Padme, Kasan Moor, Leiah, Shriv, Bill, Iden, Del and Zay scape from the 1st Death Star (after trying to rescue Emperor pirnce Tricky) scape from The 1st Death Star and fight off and destroy 4 Galactic Empire Tie Fighters (with light gray colour as being showed in Star Wars Episode 4 A New Hope) that attack The Great Fox (The 1st one on Star Fox 64) The Outrider and the Millenium Falcon.
      The Soundtrack on that part of the movie includes music from Anakin facing Kenobi and Ben's Death/Tie Attack but until one part before Tie attack soundtrack them another soundtrack for the Tie Fighter attack sequence is used is used wich is this scene and the Soundtrack is: Star Wars Episode 4 Soundtrack - TIE Fighter Attack (Is in UA-cam with the user: TheBatman777) and at the end of the Soundtrack and the battle they combine the ending of the Soundtrack with the ending of Ben's Death/Tie Attack Soundtrack.
      Dash Bowman and Bill Gray are destroyed in The Battle by General Peer on his Tie Advanced x1 Fighter during the Battle of Venom while they are attacking the trech leading to the exaust port.
      Fox McCloud destroys the 1st Death Star in The Trench run in the last Battle of the movie: The Battle of Venom. Iden, Del and Zay also participate in The Space Battle over Venom Air-Space on Area 6 while attacking the 1st Death Star as Inferno Squad with X-wings and Y-wings and A-wings (with models od the Episodes 4, 5 and 6) and V-wings from Rogue Squadrpn from Nintendo 64 N64). They Do the 1st trench attempt but fail to hit the target (The same flaw is the one that Galen Erso installed.)
      Pepper survives that explosion of the 1st Death Star but it is captured by Iden Versio And Del Meeko and Pepper is punched by Iden Versio as torture for wanting to know his reasons from deffecting to The Galactic Empire and The First Order. Pepper explain his reasons but insults Iden by calling her that she is a weak woman. Iden, in full anger tells Pepper that he is a traitor and a coward; and that he messed up with the wrong woman and executes Pepper by shooting her blaster towards Pepper's heart and Pepper dies instantly.
      All The Star Wars Characters from Legends and Canon appear in This movie with thier respective factions
      What is your opinion about this film?
      What would you like it about this film?
      Do you know what is Adywan's Star Wars Episode IV Revisited?
      Thanks would you please forgive me if I typed too much?
      Thanks and please answer me as soon as possible ASAP, Thanks

    • @troller1872
      @troller1872 5 років тому

      Where did they get the mask for Vycus??

    • @glass4breakfast
      @glass4breakfast 5 років тому +1

      that was dope! loved it. great job! quality shit keep it up ;)
      this is one of the best fan films I've seen. btw love the black metal face paint with sith ruins!

  • @Night1five
    @Night1five 5 років тому +262

    Tired of seeing the Jedi and the Rebels winning, where are the films for the Darkside fans?

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому +26

      Wait for the sequel teaser! I am dropping it Feb 19th! All about the Sith Empire.

    • @Night1five
      @Night1five 5 років тому +3

      @@MikeTheMarine sounds good, keep up the good work, glad I found your clips.

    • @ashleywheeler8392
      @ashleywheeler8392 4 роки тому +10

      Darth maul apprentice fan film. Awesome

    • @anna-vh6jv
      @anna-vh6jv 4 роки тому +3

      ashley wheeler that’s just one though. We want MORE

    • @tb7771
      @tb7771 3 роки тому +3

      Yes, more Sith!!

  • @DMAO_Music
    @DMAO_Music 6 років тому +344

    I never understood why people complain about location on fan films when...let's be real...there's about zero chance most fan film makers can afford to build sets or travel. You work with what you got. If they lived in Arizona, I bet it would have been desert based. Colorado? Mountains....oh wait...that's forest too mostly. :) It's not like fan film makers can trot the globe to exotic locations. lol. This film was overall good. Kept a decent pace. Scowl face girl was a bit much, but I understand the idea. Not bad work. Well done.

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +50

      It's a struggle most don't understand. Thanks for the feedback!

    • @jre-1337
      @jre-1337 6 років тому +47

      It was good, but it was no Episode VIII.
      ..... cause that sucked and this didn't.

    • @KuraIthys
      @KuraIthys 6 років тому +7

      Yeah, you work with what you've got.
      If you're extremely lucky, that's a very wide variety of things. If not...
      Well...
      See above. XD

    • @BillyBatsonMarvel
      @BillyBatsonMarvel 6 років тому +6

      This was great, better than Episode VII & VIII...

    • @jamessuraciart
      @jamessuraciart 6 років тому +2

      It's called green screen. You can do green screen sets in a garage and not have to build anything except props that characters physically interact with.

  • @Measure3x
    @Measure3x 4 роки тому +11

    Frankly I just stumbled on the Fan-film genre and am blown away...
    Until any haters write the script, assemble the actors/actresses, film on location and do such a fine job with post-production, I would recommend to sit down so as to not embarrass yourselves. This genre is dope!! Nice job Mike!

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the support and understanding! Fan film expectations are very high considering the lack of funding circulating in the genre. Its all love and passion. My team did an outstanding job considering the resources we were working with. Humble beginnings!

  • @tonysummers6879
    @tonysummers6879 6 років тому +47

    Considering the budget you probably had to work with, this is freaking awesome! If only the "professionals" Disney hires had the same kind of passion for the SW universe as what clearly went into the making of this short film! Keep up the great work!! Semper Fi!!

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +5

      Thank you for the support! Always appreciated! I am currently working on a sequel that will bridge The Old Republic to the Galactic Empire era!

  • @josh1045
    @josh1045 6 років тому +224

    That's some majestic hair on the bad guy.

    • @alphabetaed3007
      @alphabetaed3007 5 років тому +16

      "Alright gang, let's see who this Sith lord really is."
      "The Crow?!"

    • @bryanneideffer3969
      @bryanneideffer3969 5 років тому +5

      Looks like a deatheater from Harry Potter

    • @fooliewitdatooly7360
      @fooliewitdatooly7360 5 років тому +8

      So thats what happen to Chris Angel 😆

    • @Reziac
      @Reziac 5 років тому +1

      OMG, you're right!!

    • @Sho_Ryu_Ken
      @Sho_Ryu_Ken 4 роки тому

      @@alphabetaed3007 lol

  • @nemoghost6836
    @nemoghost6836 2 роки тому +2

    Mike The Marine, this would be the first video of yours that I have ever seen and in my opinion you knocked what Disney failed to do correctly out of the park with a thirteen minute video. I can only imagine what you could’ve done if you had the rights to Star Wars and the budget Disney failed to use properly. Good job!

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed it.

  • @dereks_island
    @dereks_island 3 роки тому +14

    I've got to say it, I can't tell you enough how much these fan made films are. If you have any kids of love for Star Wars, these just mean the world. Thank you so much

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  3 роки тому +1

      You are welcome! It was a lot of fun to make.

    • @dereks_island
      @dereks_island 3 роки тому

      @@MikeTheMarine really hope enough Star Wars fans shared this. I'm 40 and been transfixed with star wars since I was like 6. I personally can't get enough

  • @hellodarkness5644
    @hellodarkness5644 5 років тому +68

    When that sith helmet came off i wasnt expecting to see a goth native american in make up lol

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому +14

      Goth, Native American, and Sith?! What an inclusive character 😏

    • @Michael_Chandler_Keaton
      @Michael_Chandler_Keaton 4 роки тому +6

      @@MikeTheMarine Do you work for Disney sir? Lol.

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  4 роки тому +3

      @@Michael_Chandler_Keaton 😂

    • @jasonmussett2129
      @jasonmussett2129 4 роки тому +3

      Sith Lords love their masks! With the exception of Sidious, of course!

    • @waylongrassrope6702
      @waylongrassrope6702 4 роки тому +5

      I'm Native American, and that comment was funny as hell! Hahaha!!!

  • @Michael_Chandler_Keaton
    @Michael_Chandler_Keaton 4 роки тому +13

    Just have to say, I come back here often. My favorite SW fan film ever. Doesn't even seem like a fan film. So awesome and compelling
    Vycus is one of my favorite SW characters now, canon or otherwise. His story deserves a major motion picture. His conflict and betrayal, and the pain in his face as his Sith mask/helmet is removed. That actor has a future. Well directed, well cast, and well costumed. Superb!!! Great job!

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  4 роки тому +1

      I greatly appreciate that. I plan to continue his story in "Tales of the Sith" and hopefully produce a sequel film that'll give more insight into his character.

  • @sebastianb.3978
    @sebastianb.3978 6 років тому +155

    In terms of look (with and without mask) and badassery, Vycas is exactly how Kylo Ren should have been...

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +26

      Everything is proceeding as I have foreseen...

    • @aronkarrer2648
      @aronkarrer2648 5 років тому +5

      He's trve kvlt black metal!

    • @DejanJancevski
      @DejanJancevski 5 років тому +8

      Vycas? I thought his name was Ficus. Who knew a plant could be so dangerous! 😂😂🤣🤣

    • @metroidmania8833
      @metroidmania8833 5 років тому +4

      Instead, they made Kilo a little Disney Bitch

    • @bryanneideffer3969
      @bryanneideffer3969 5 років тому +2

      Sad way for a Sith Lord to go laser blast......lame

  • @olearris
    @olearris 6 років тому +329

    Awesome work! Just don't give the woman any more sour candy before shoots.

    • @reapov2665
      @reapov2665 6 років тому +7

      olearris LMAO

    • @kairoscreative3650
      @kairoscreative3650 6 років тому +8

      BWAHAHAHAHA was thinking the same thing. The award for best scowl goes to.... *ahem... but aside from the scowl this is extremely well done. I didn't think you were allowed to use licensed music in a fan film.

    • @matthewbailey7421
      @matthewbailey7421 6 років тому +6

      looks like she's sucked on lemons for a while.

    • @tristanyoung5005
      @tristanyoung5005 6 років тому +3

      True, it was quite a scowl, but I believe it fit the scene. "It ends here!"...all the pain, all the death.... It fit the scene. Toughen yourself up before the final fight.

    • @russelllollar5184
      @russelllollar5184 6 років тому +3

      She had the same look on her face for the entire time she was on screen.

  • @gene108
    @gene108 4 роки тому +17

    A better light saber duel than Disney managed in three films. Well done.

  • @petenelson4396
    @petenelson4396 5 років тому +41

    Sad that fan films have better light saber play than the last Jedi. Nice job including a ‘Wilhelm Scream’, would have been incomplete without that.

  • @nicksothep8472
    @nicksothep8472 4 роки тому +9

    This was very good, I've unfortunately only discovered it now more than a year late. Lord Vycus is a great character and I love both the make up and the costume, and the actor does a pretty good job too. All thumbs up!

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  4 роки тому

      Thank you! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it.

    • @matthewbreytenbach4483
      @matthewbreytenbach4483 4 роки тому +2

      @@MikeTheMarine The lightsaber play, especially in the second sequence, was pretty damn decent.
      Good job.

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  4 роки тому

      @@matthewbreytenbach4483 Thank you!

    • @matthewbreytenbach4483
      @matthewbreytenbach4483 4 роки тому

      @@@MikeTheMarine
      You are most welcome.

  • @alexandersavage305
    @alexandersavage305 6 років тому +42

    Damn. I’m impressed. Wasn’t so sure what to expect with that like ratio. The characters are a bit... derivative, but that’s nothing to really be upset about. Everything got a little sloppy after the mask came off, but even then the lowest score I could give this is an 8/10. Very nice job.

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +6

      Alexander Savage Thank you for the feedback. We are working on a sequel.

    • @alexandersavage305
      @alexandersavage305 6 років тому +3

      Mike The Marine I’m ready for it. Subbed with notifications on!

  • @lucienfury2606
    @lucienfury2606 5 років тому +1

    Not bad at all way better than the last four disney flicks! Wish it was a full length film.

  • @VaderReviews
    @VaderReviews 6 років тому +173

    Impressive... most impressive. The force is strong with this one...

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +16

      The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural. Thank you!

    • @nemesisgaming9479
      @nemesisgaming9479 6 років тому +1

      I believe you mean was... The force was strong with him.

    • @amin_taheri
      @amin_taheri 5 років тому +2

      @@MikeTheMarine for real dude u loved your own comment?
      Btw great film!!

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому +2

      @@amin_taheri apparently...I love myself 😏🤣 Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @animeheadshot1016
    @animeheadshot1016 6 років тому +57

    This feels more like Star Wars than the Star Wars Disney's been churning out.

    • @sebas8225
      @sebas8225 5 років тому

      This is good award-winning Disney´s SW is mediocre award-winning

  • @fasilahkeita8525
    @fasilahkeita8525 6 років тому +10

    The force is strong with this fan flim. Great work, can't wait for the sequel!

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +2

      Thanks for watching! I greatly appreciate the support.

  • @yuliasari184
    @yuliasari184 2 роки тому +2

    I like how after the empire fall the sith empire returns

  • @MasterofPuppetts0
    @MasterofPuppetts0 6 років тому +41

    This was 100 times better than The Last Jedi

    • @sportscarfacts8180
      @sportscarfacts8180 6 років тому +1

      More like 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 you get the point

    • @owengibbs3820
      @owengibbs3820 5 років тому +1

      It really was

    • @dragonswordmountain2908
      @dragonswordmountain2908 5 років тому

      +Headless Horseman That time when a fan can make a better film than Disney...Rian Johnson is in a pickle. This needed a little more throwing child tantrums while smashing things with the lightsaber to be more like Kylo Ren hahaha.

  • @shemizlord6278
    @shemizlord6278 3 роки тому +2

    Vycus is CRAZY !!! HE TOSSED SILLY AGAINST THE TREE.

  • @ringoharris8678
    @ringoharris8678 6 років тому +8

    This was really good. I have always had a huge fascination with sith. More of mixed feelings. What i mean is i always liked that they follow their passions and what not. Yet at the same time i feel sorry and pity sith. They allow their emotions, passion and greed to run unchecked. I admire yet pity the sith in this fan film. He used his anger of being betrayed blind him which lead to his defeat. He wasted time talking when he should have killed the soldier and made sure the jedi was dead. I pity him because he died a lonely death in his anger. His military was defeated and he was rejected and banished from his home. He was unable to seek vengeance for being outcasted. He died in his anger with unfinished busness. To make it worse he was not killed by a powerful jedi but by a mere soldier. Yes a jedi may have given that soldier the opportunity but it was a mere soldier none the less who ended his life.

  • @RC--jd7db
    @RC--jd7db 5 років тому +2

    I think Star Wars needs to post fan films more like this on their website

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому

      Thanks for the support! May the Force be with you!

  • @jonahreesor671
    @jonahreesor671 6 років тому +16

    The wilhelm scream was a nice touch

  • @Blimpus
    @Blimpus 2 роки тому +1

    Well done! I so enjoyed this short, I was left wanting more for sure, Great job

  • @davidmace3310
    @davidmace3310 6 років тому +33

    A thousand times better than The Last Jedi!

  • @RobertTheTexan2
    @RobertTheTexan2 3 роки тому +2

    Well done Jarhead. Proud to see a fellow brother doing such awesome work.

  • @JBLAZE179
    @JBLAZE179 6 років тому +20

    Almost thought the Sith lord was Edward Scissor hands...had to look twice :) Not bad overall, though.

  • @PeezyElijah-sq9xr
    @PeezyElijah-sq9xr 4 місяці тому

    That was Amazing. That Was Good yo. Ngl

  • @garicrewsen1128
    @garicrewsen1128 6 років тому +5

    Kick-ass coreography (seriously impressed by the saber battle moves and counters!), outstanding make-up (the Ficus unmasking was a spectacular sight!), and a good ol' Shakespearean ending. Standing 'O'!

  • @joseluisanaya5738
    @joseluisanaya5738 6 років тому +2

    Hey guys! I just discovered your short film after I learned my first film got selected along with yours at the FantaSci Short Film Festival this year, and happened to start to watching all selected films... Being a die-hard Star Wars fan myself, I absolutely LOVED your Star Wars Short Story fan film!!! I’m very happy to share this official selection with you guys, because its truly a GREAT, FANTASTIC JOB! You’ve done an amazing short film! and those two years of effort making the film can be seen. The VFX are outstanding, and the lightsaber fights/battles are whatba Star Wars movie should be: EPIC. Definitely somuch better that the theatrical Disney spin-offs. I’m now a FAN of your short film! Wishing all the best!
    Best from Mexico.

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому

      Thank you for the kind words! We worked very hard to make something...truly special. Best of luck with the festival!

  • @MrTobi013
    @MrTobi013 6 років тому +5

    NOOO!!! VYCUS WAS SO COOL!!!*screams and cries*

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +2

      *cough* there will be a sequel *cough* www.wrathofempire.com

    • @MrTobi013
      @MrTobi013 6 років тому +2

      *sniffle* You mean....Vycus can still be alive in the sequel? ....Oh man you guys are geniuses!!!

    • @jedironbo
      @jedironbo 4 роки тому +1

      @@MrTobi013 I just read your comment after seeing RoS! Apparently no one dies in Star Wars movies! Bahaha!

  • @randomizerteleviewage307
    @randomizerteleviewage307 3 роки тому +1

    Vycas' mask gives me serious Mick Thomson vibes from Slipknot and I love it. Heavy metal sith lord? Like, come on man... Badass.

  • @sephirothprudiise1865
    @sephirothprudiise1865 5 років тому +17

    As a cosplayer of Darth Revan and chorograph saber duelist for ComicCons I really enjoyed the duel for the most part

  • @counterpartclone
    @counterpartclone 6 років тому +2

    Disney should hire the guy who played the Sith Lord in this. His acting was great!

  • @gerunkwon2598
    @gerunkwon2598 5 років тому +37

    How did you manage to get Pedro Pascal to play the jedi?

    • @fierceapes
      @fierceapes 5 років тому

      damn it is Pascal. nice connections

    • @HeadHunterSix
      @HeadHunterSix 5 років тому

      @@fierceapes Did you stay around for the credits? It's not Pedro Pascal.

    • @fierceapes
      @fierceapes 5 років тому

      Tell the other guy that too.

    • @Oscar-wj8dm
      @Oscar-wj8dm 4 роки тому +2

      fierceapes unlike you, I’m pretty sure Ger Unkwon was joking.

  • @jsleazy5838
    @jsleazy5838 6 років тому +5

    Not sure if intentional, (probably not) but I love the Capital STEEZ reference with the 4 and 7 tattoo

  • @alexandrelevesque7494
    @alexandrelevesque7494 6 років тому +4

    -What if Kylo Ren was in a black metal band?
    -Guys...we got our villain
    Great work btw! ^^

  • @unrightbastage677
    @unrightbastage677 3 роки тому

    The Force unleashed with that hair. His master was tired of others mocking his apprentice's hair he had to let him go.

  • @59rlmccormack
    @59rlmccormack 5 років тому +3

    That was really good, wish we got a continuation with the possibility of seeing the Rebels take on what remains of the Sith empire...

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому +1

      Thank you! The closest I got to a continuation was the Kickstarter campaign I ran earlier this year where I produced a small teaser to what would have been an online fan series. Hopefully, I can return to it in the future. The story is awesome!!!

  • @iSkilllssue
    @iSkilllssue 2 роки тому +1

    Mike, instead of asking for funds, team up with starwars theory and help finish the Vader series they're making. You two could do AMAZING things.

  • @peterrants9634
    @peterrants9634 5 років тому +25

    So funny "This is what I'm faced with? A weak Jedi and some woman?" It almost exactly describes how I've felt about Disney Star Wars "This is what I'm left with? A lame Jedi who's a woman?"

  • @zaynemcalpine43
    @zaynemcalpine43 2 роки тому

    i can see why this was an award winning Fan Film

  • @larrygraham3377
    @larrygraham3377 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Mike, this is an excellent episode. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU ... !!!

  • @j.i.kuwajima3444
    @j.i.kuwajima3444 5 років тому +3

    Make Star Wars great again!

  • @dougplace895
    @dougplace895 2 роки тому +2

    I LOVED THE BLUE LASER FIRE!!

  • @Rambo-Gaming
    @Rambo-Gaming 6 років тому +5

    This is awesome! I would love to see you do something that takes place long before Anakin's time. Perhaps something about Revan or Darth Bane.

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +2

      Thanks Jeremy! I am actually in work on a sequel that will be based on the Old Republic lore!!! If you want to help us out, join the email list for a first look at the teaser, poster, and crowdfunding campaign at thedarkresurgence.com! May the Force be with you!

  • @starshark1016
    @starshark1016 6 років тому

    Vycus is infinitely more badass than Kylo Ren. In fact, they are ALL badases and most of all, are right at home in the world of Star Wars. Well done for this brilliant peace of work. The force is strong in all of you!

  • @carrie6550
    @carrie6550 4 роки тому +4

    HOW COME THE STORM TROOPERS ARE NOW ABLE TO SHOOT???

  • @av8rschannel397
    @av8rschannel397 5 років тому

    For its time, this was a great fan film. The bar has risen since. I did like the close up of the light sabers plasma arcs. The Jedi died foolishly as he just step over his Sith opponent without disarming him of his Saber first. Come on Jedi, this is street tactics 101.

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому

      I hear you on the constructive criticism. I learned many lessons on this project that I continue to apply to projects I work on today. Thanks for the feedback and may the Force be with you!

  • @mikemccumber4171
    @mikemccumber4171 6 років тому +3

    Awesome work! The light saber fight scene was better than ANY stars wars movie Ive seen!

  • @scottdolan201
    @scottdolan201 6 років тому +1

    The Jedi was stabbed through the chest, the temperature alone from the saber would have caused intense burning throughout his chest. He wouldn't of survived a little more than a few seconds but he somehow managed to get up with the sith not hearing him, and stabbing him in the chest. Who's to say he won't rise up and kill the woman?

  • @Thestray187
    @Thestray187 6 років тому +10

    Just cause ur a marine. U have a new subscriber in me. Semper fi brother...do or die

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +2

      Semper Fi! Thanks for the support!

  • @christopherstrovers4750
    @christopherstrovers4750 2 роки тому +1

    Very cool.kept me in suspense.great sound effects and acting.sour girl rules!

  • @sebas8225
    @sebas8225 5 років тому +3

    Truly award-winning material :)

  • @jweston3342
    @jweston3342 4 роки тому +3

    Better than all the Disney sequels put together!

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @jweston3342
      @jweston3342 4 роки тому

      I've been a Star Wars fan for 35 years and had lost all hope with what Disney has been putting out. This was amazing and you should be proud.

  • @somebodyyudunknow9979
    @somebodyyudunknow9979 5 років тому +6

    Lord Vycus was trying to be too much of Kylo Ren than be his own thing. Might as well have Vycus do that stance with a cross guard light saber. Even though I'm being critic I actually thought it was great and I could see Vycus a better version of Kylo Ren.

  • @nowomennokids6734
    @nowomennokids6734 6 років тому +2

    Very cool, but all I could think was how Vycus's mask looked like the masked magician's on Fox's Breaking The Code: Magic's Biggest Secrets Revealed. Otherwise, thumbs up!

  • @TerraStone
    @TerraStone 6 років тому +43

    Damn! Nicely done

  • @coastalpaladin5024
    @coastalpaladin5024 5 років тому +1

    Wow. That was really good. Great job!!!

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому

      Thank you! May the Force be with you!

  • @be1022
    @be1022 4 роки тому +7

    I have one question: The jedimaster got killed, an one minute later he kills the guy who killed him. Correct me if I'm wrong, butbthe lightsaber was in him, how can he be alive?

  • @hiddenfox_x
    @hiddenfox_x 5 років тому +1

    Great movie! Someone needs to take that lady's lifetime supply of leomonheads and sour patch kids away though.
    And that Sith? That Sith found the long-lost secrets of Anakin's hair upkeep.

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому +1

      I had a feeling that sour candies would be a bad idea 😂I can imagine Anikan casting one glance to that majestic Sith hair and screaming "It's not fair!"
      Thanks for watching and may the Force be with you!

  • @danielswijtink
    @danielswijtink 6 років тому +3

    Great Work! I really enjoyed it! Amazing actors, fantastic editing, what a teamwork! I'm looking forward to see more of this :) keep going!

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому

      Snyker Thanks bro! Share it with friends!

  • @rickgano75
    @rickgano75 5 років тому +1

    At first I thought it was kind of cheesy but I liked it. And the light sabers worked.

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому

      I'm glad you liked it! May the Force be with you!!!

  • @arandomgreekfrombactria6302
    @arandomgreekfrombactria6302 6 років тому +20

    Better than the last jedi

  • @gridcoregilry666
    @gridcoregilry666 2 роки тому +1

    great choreography in the duel scenes! great fan film, added to my list

  • @olehinn3168
    @olehinn3168 6 років тому +5

    Damn, this is good!
    Good acting, in my oppinion.
    Good special effects, even thoug the Intro was mostly made with 2d effects it looked really good!
    And while I respect fan movies who do their own Star Wars music, the results are often dissapointing, so I agree with just using John Williams masterpieces.
    Nuffin sounds more Star Wars than the real deal after all! ;D

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +2

      Thanks for the feedback! If you would like to get updates for the sequel project I am working on, join my email list at www.thedarkresurgence.com! You'll get a free digital poster too!

  • @MedStar2-nx5jc
    @MedStar2-nx5jc 8 місяців тому +1

    This is giving me Lost Tribe of The Sith vibes and I love it!!

  • @TheTalonsPryde
    @TheTalonsPryde 6 років тому +3

    Very well put together. Excellent musical transitions and the scenes were awesome. More please.

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +1

      Anthony Jerome Thorn Thank you! A sequel is in the works. www.thedarkresurgence.com

  • @Abygoneage
    @Abygoneage 6 років тому +2

    This gives off such an Old Republic feel that you can see how ancient Jedi and Sith fought against each other. But such a classic old Star Wars feel at the end with that music.
    You guys need a bigger budget 😁

  • @OrangeDragon04
    @OrangeDragon04 3 роки тому +5

    I am stunned. Amazing. The effects, story, acting, stunts and sound editing. All perfect.
    What software did you use ? I'm using Adobe Premier Pro to make my Lightsaber edits.

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks! I did the lightsaber VFX in After Effects using Video Copilot's Saber plug-in. It's free to use.

  • @kevinlong5443
    @kevinlong5443 4 роки тому +2

    Semper Fi Devil Dog good to go! Loved it! Nice choreography and cool story!

  • @mikestanmore2614
    @mikestanmore2614 5 років тому +5

    This was really well done! If only Disney had your passion and creativity.
    SC Reviews UA-cam channel recommended your kickstarter.
    I have only one (tiny) nit-pick, which I hope you'll consider in your next film.
    Stars don't twinkle in space, the twinkling is only visible from a planet with an atmosphere (variations in the atmosphere cause the twinkling).
    I said it was a tiny nit-pick.

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for the support and nice attention to detail! I told my VFX artist to get rid of the twinkle but for some reason, he said he couldn't completely remove it. He did reduce the twinkle (it was bad in the first render) but I totally understand that one! Small details add up!

    • @mikestanmore2614
      @mikestanmore2614 5 років тому

      @@MikeTheMarine Mike, it really was a minor thing, and doesn't really affect the film. But I could see from the quality of the rest of the film that you'd really put your all into it. I wouldn't have had either the talent or dedication to produce this. Years ago I did some CGI for awhile (back when lightwave 5.5 was new!), so I probably notice those sorts of things more than most people.

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому +1

      It was a difficult production and tested my commitment quite a few times. The filming alone spanned an entire year. Since it was no budget, I had to deal with cast and crew dropping like flies...The sequel would be impossible to do with no budget, so it'll take quite a few years to get the following and financial backing to begin production most likely. Yeah whenever you do post-production work, you can never look at a film the same haha

    • @mikestanmore2614
      @mikestanmore2614 5 років тому

      @@MikeTheMarine Well I hope the kickstarter picks up mate. If I have a few bob I can sling your way, I'll definitely do so. Good luck with the second part!

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому +1

      Thanks! I'll need all the luck I can get!

  • @jammnjoey
    @jammnjoey 6 років тому +1

    Dude that was bad ass!

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +2

      Thanks! The sequel will be even more badass!

  • @michaelmellon45
    @michaelmellon45 6 років тому +3

    Very good. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @SignumInterriti
    @SignumInterriti Рік тому +1

    Love your Rebels, they kick ass!

  • @antoniotorres1604
    @antoniotorres1604 6 років тому +6

    Nice job! Much better than the force awakens!

  • @tombbird4927
    @tombbird4927 6 років тому +1

    One of the best SW fan films I've seen. I honestly think this would have made for a more interesting narrative than the new canon. Hoping for a sequel!

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому

      Photon Synth Thank you! My team and I are in production on a feature-length sequel!

  • @a.p.b.9661
    @a.p.b.9661 6 років тому +5

    The mask reminds me of darth revan

  • @Captain-Cosmo
    @Captain-Cosmo 5 років тому

    Well done, but ultimately it's another light saber duel in the woods.

  • @screviews
    @screviews 6 років тому +36

    This is next level fan film action. The lightsaber battle was pretty epic. Some really good special effects as well.
    Btw at first I thought he was called Darth Ficus (like the tree because you were in a forest) before I saw the credits :)
    Great job man.

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +1

      Haha Ficus :) Thank you! It was a lot of fun to make.

    • @olearris
      @olearris 6 років тому

      I thought that for a moment too but was like nahhh

    • @jamesh.5765
      @jamesh.5765 6 років тому

      Mike Marine you obviously have talent. Do more space battles and get real stuntmen. Please seek funds to make ships in space. By the way you need more dramatic voices. Good work!!!

    • @christianvincentcostanilla8428
      @christianvincentcostanilla8428 3 роки тому

      Have you read in star wars legends

  • @ntmstn5341
    @ntmstn5341 5 років тому +1

    Really good work dude

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому

      Thank you and may the Force be with you!

  • @sinistavoicez
    @sinistavoicez 6 років тому +53

    Fan Film > The Last Jedi

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +2

      Thank you! 😀

    • @scottdolan201
      @scottdolan201 6 років тому +1

      That's what I saw it as, a first order/sith empire coalition with an alternative and albeit better plotline

    • @Cwrigh25
      @Cwrigh25 6 років тому +2

      This all day.
      I got more entertainment out of this short then I did the entire 2+ hours of the last Jedi

    • @jchea1764
      @jchea1764 6 років тому +1

      This fan film > than the force awakens too

  • @DigitalShogunVFX
    @DigitalShogunVFX Рік тому +1

    This was awesome all around. Great work.

  • @nicktalope
    @nicktalope 5 років тому +5

    A metalhead as Sith. Love it :D

    • @morsteen
      @morsteen 5 років тому +1

      I was just thinking about the fact I've seen 3 sith in these fan films so far that have black metal-like makeup on. So this dude was like hell yeah I'll do it!

    • @hiddenfox_x
      @hiddenfox_x 5 років тому

      Nick Talope first glance I read it “methhead” sith 😂

  • @enki6399
    @enki6399 5 років тому +2

    Just the beginning , which gives context; its realy much better and more creative than these disney wars movies , Respect for this fan-movie and Thank !

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for the support! May the Force be with you.

    • @enki6399
      @enki6399 5 років тому

      @@MikeTheMarine and with YOU ;)

  • @I_am_a_cat_
    @I_am_a_cat_ 6 років тому +7

    Still better than the new movies

  • @nancyvervalin8026
    @nancyvervalin8026 6 років тому +2

    This video is great thanks you so very much

  • @Gomes423
    @Gomes423 6 років тому +3

    so good, just so good, what can i say else ? guys, youre doing a really awesome f... good job :) the effects, the voices and actresses are soooooo good, great job :)

  • @ssteiner888
    @ssteiner888 6 років тому +2

    A really good production for a short SW fan film, well done to all involved. 😊👍🏼

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +2

      Thank you very much! I am in pre-production on a sequel that will be up on Kickstarter October 16th if you are interested in supporting what happens next in the story.

    • @ssteiner888
      @ssteiner888 6 років тому +1

      Mike The Marine, you're welcome! Credit where credit is due.
      If you post a link to your Kickstarter, I'll be sure to check it out.
      All the best for this project and the sequel. 😇👍🏼

  • @Jogim0517
    @Jogim0517 5 років тому +3

    Honestly Disney should have fans make the movies😂. We need more Jedi!!!

  • @hardlydank932
    @hardlydank932 5 років тому +2

    great job! I love Vycus's mask

  • @DjDisastor
    @DjDisastor 4 роки тому +3

    to me the chick over acted her character
    but it was straight
    to me

  • @DarkJediMaster18
    @DarkJediMaster18 4 роки тому

    I really enjoyed this. You guys did a great job on the film. Can't wait to see the sequel.

  • @alexcybersec
    @alexcybersec 6 років тому +8

    why does this not have more views

    • @Flippokid
      @Flippokid 6 років тому +4

      Because it's new, and UA-cam's suggestion algorithm sucks.

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +2

      That algorithm is a mystery isn't it! Help me get it out to the masses and share it with every Star Wars lover you know :)

    • @MrTobi013
      @MrTobi013 6 років тому +3

      Disney obviously doesn't want us seeing this...and therefore they told UA-cam to rate this low.XD

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  6 років тому +4

      RandomJoker13 All the more reason to keep spreading it and conquer the UA-cam algorithm 😀

    • @MrTobi013
      @MrTobi013 6 років тому

      AND SPREAD IT I WILL! LIKE PEANUT BUTTER!!

  • @ridingdeep8530
    @ridingdeep8530 5 років тому +2

    Great film! Too bad the good guys lost ;) - I was in the Corps as well, an 0311 in 2/4 and 2/6 at Lejuene. Keep up the good work. Semper Fi

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому +1

      Thank you! Haha its because I dont work for Disney 🤣 Its great to see fellow Marines enjoy the film! Semper Fi!

  • @nomadchopper
    @nomadchopper 5 років тому +3

    Sweet vid ! So happy the fans are making these so we do t have to suffer though Disney’s bullshit . It’s amazing what people can do on a budget that is smaller then Disney’s and have a better short then a big budget movie 🤔

    • @MikeTheMarine
      @MikeTheMarine  5 років тому +1

      Thank you! I am working on a sequel fan series and a comic book that will expand the story so the journey isn't over yet!

  • @newtronix
    @newtronix 6 років тому +2

    Great swordplay guys! Reaally liked this one! x