S1:E17: Should You Make a Fan Film?

The Sights and Sounds Podcast

Star Wars. Star Trek. Marvel. DC. Overwatch. God of War.
They're all different universes and stories, but they all share at least one major focal point: Fans. And some of those fans like to make films. Enter: Fan films!
They've become increasingly popular and prolific over the years. Star Wars' fan films like "Darth Maul: Apprentice" and Overwatch fan films like "Heroes Never Die" and "Shadows" - both by our friends over at Lupin Productions - these fan films have incredibly high production value and millions of views. We even have our own fan film under our belt, "The Last Laugh: A Joker Fan Film," which is how our two co-hosts met in the first place. (And we're still really dang proud of that film.)
But, that brings us to the question at hand: Should you shoot a fan film?
The answer is no. And yes.
There's a lot to consider when making a fan film. First and foremost: Why do you want to? What will you gain from making it? Can you make money from a fan film? Can you get sued for making a fan film? How hard should (or can) you go on the production when making a fan film? And perhaps most importantly: What are you willing to give up in order to make your fan film?
So, kick back and buckle in for this Jonathan-only episode (sorry Courtney fans!) where I break down my experiences making such a film, what I've learned, and the potential answers to all of these filmmaking questions!
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