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I find this hard to believe. For a short movie, this thing is fantastic. I can't wait to see Star Trek: Axanar (2015). If Axanar is as good as "Prelude to Axanar", it will be the best Star Trek movie since "Wrath of Kahn"!
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Prelude to Axanar
2014
Movie
21 min
English
Prelude to Axanar is a short film that will give viewers a historical look at the events leading up to the Battle of Axanar, the central event of the film Axanar. The short is a historical look at the battle of Axanar, filmed like a History Channel special. Each character will give a different view of the war with the Klingons leading up to the final confrontation that will be chronicled in Axanar, which will be released later this year. Prelude will tell viewers about the war and what it meant to each side. Figures from both sides will talk about how the war started, how the Klingons were better prepared for war, how Starfleet built their fleet, and how the war was fought from both the Federation and Klingon perspectives. You will hear from Robert April talk about building the Enterprise, Starfleet Admiral Ramirez talk about building the Starfleet, Garth of Izar telling the story of his rise to fame and Kharn, the Klingon Supreme Commander give the Klingon view of the war.
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IMDb7.5/10
Director: Christian Gossett•Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Fan Film
Plot Summary
This short film serves as an origin story and prologue to the feature film "Axanar." Set 21 years before the events of "Star Trek: The Original Series," it depicts the Battle of Axanar, a devastating conflict between the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire. The story focuses on the heroic efforts of Captain Garrovick of the USS Ares as he leads his crew in a desperate defense against the overwhelming Klingon forces.
Critical Reception
As a highly ambitious fan film, 'Prelude to Axanar' garnered significant attention and praise within the Star Trek community for its production quality, visual effects, and acting, which rivaled many professional productions. It successfully generated considerable hype for its planned full-length feature, though legal issues later arose concerning its production.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its high production values and professional-looking special effects.
Commended for its engaging action sequences and strong performances, particularly from the lead actors.
Recognized as a standout example of fan-made content pushing the boundaries of independent filmmaking.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Prelude to Axanar' was overwhelmingly positive, with viewers expressing admiration for its cinematic quality and faithfulness to the Star Trek universe. Many were impressed by the scale and ambition of the fan film, eagerly anticipating a full-length feature.
Awards & Accolades
While not officially submitted for major awards due to its fan film status, it received widespread acclaim within fan circles and was nominated for and won several independent film and fan film awards, including a nomination for Best Short Film at the Dragon Con Independent Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The production of 'Prelude to Axanar' was funded through a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, raising over $600,000, which at the time made it one of the most successful fan film crowdfunding projects ever.
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