The Dark Redemption
The Dark Redemption is a 1999 Australian Star Wars fanfilm featuring Mara Jade, a character featured in Star Wars books and comics.[1] Peter Sumner returns to the role of Imperial Officer Lt. Pol Treidum, whom he played in Star Wars.[2]
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| Directed by | Peter Mether |
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| Based on | Star Wars expanded universe by George Lucas |
| Starring | Martin Grelis Leah McLeod David Wheeler |
| Music by | William Bawden Craig Sue |
| Cinematography | Mark Seton Chapman Tom Gleeson Roger Grant Andrew Oliver Paul Pandoulis |
| Edited by | Roger Grant John Hresc Craig Sue Peter Worland |
| Distributed by | Atomfilms TheForce.Net |
Running time | 25 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $30,000[1] |
An attempt was made to submit the film to an official fan film contest in 2003 that was sanctioned by George Lucas; however, the short was not considered to be eligible as it was set prior to the events of Episode IV: A New Hope, which violated the contest's rules by adding new content to the series, which Lucas also considered to be a copyright violation.[3] The film was briefly removed from the Internet at Lucas' request.[4]
Synopsis
Set just before the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, the film tells of how Mara Jade (a character from the Star Wars expanded universe) worked with other Rebels to capture the plans for the first Death Star. While on the mission, though, Mara hears the Emperor's call to turn to the dark side of the Force.
Other crucial moments in Star Wars history are explained in this film, such as how Han Solo got in trouble with Jabba the Hutt.
Cast
- Damian Rice ... Zev Senesca
- Jason Chong ... Klaus Vanderon
- Michelle Ellard ... Hah'Shyyk Baba
- Martin Grelis ... Boba Fett
- Leah McLeod ... Mara Jade
- Peter Sumner ... Lieutenant Pol Treidum
- David Wheeler ... Garrock
- Drew Sneddon ... Darth Sidious
- William Bowden ... Voice of Darth Sidious and Cantina Alien
- Nathan Harvey ... Kyle Katarn
- Uncredited voice actor ... Han Solo
- Ben Craig ... Darth Vader
- Alan Cinis ... General Towa and Voice of Darth Vader
- John Griffiths ... Admiral Melaan
- Robert McDougal ... Captain McDougal and Imperial Officer
- Andrew Gibson ... Rebel Officer
- Maynard ... Lieutenant Arras
- Jake Downs ... Lieutenant Drovas
- David Lucas ... Lieutenant Raltar
- Will Usic ... Lieutenant Valle
- David Edwards ... Lieutenant Tighe
- Yul Kannan ... Zelig, Kessel Slave Miner, and voice of Cantina Alien
- Tabitha ... Bitha Tah'
- Jabba ... Ramsa Lenam
- Daniel Budd ... Royal Guard, Stormtrooper, and Imperial Officer
Production
Warren Duxbury and Dwight Boniecki worked on a script for The Dark Redemption for eight months before approaching Mether to help them make the film. It was considered an ambitious fanfilm at the time, with 72 scenes and 20 CGI sequences. A team of 20 3D artists worked on the short. At the time of filming, Mether was a director-producer at Foxtel, and many Foxtel presenters acted in the film.[1]
Reception
The film was screened twice at the Noosa Film Festival.[5]
References
- Juddery, Mark (1 May 1999), "Labour Of Love For "Star Wars"", Canberra Times, page 20. (Via ProQuest)
- Barton, Kristin M.; Lampley, Jonathan Malcolm (2013-11-07). Fan CULTure: Essays on Participatory Fandom in the 21st Century. McFarland. p. 18. ISBN 9780786474189.
- Sullivan, John L. (2012-10-23). Media Audiences. SAGE. p. 223. ISBN 9781412970426.
- Casamento, Jo; Ewen, Amy (14 July 1999), "Film wins reprieve", Daily Telegraph – via Factiva
- Idato, Michael (29 August 1999), "BENELONG - Top guns cruise off target.", Sunday Telegraph – via Factiva