The Dark Resurgence: A Star Wars Story is a 2018 Star Wars fan film written and directed by Michael McCumber. The film stars Daniel Sosa Porter, Christopher Szabo, Kayla Sweet, Gerren Hall and Erik Cram.
Plot A Sith Lord emerges during the fall of the Galactic Empire.
Cast
Daniel Sosa Porter Christopher Szabo Kayla Sweet Gerren Hall Erik Cram
Production
Principal photography took place on Mount Laguna in San Diego County.
Release The film premiered on April 10, 2018, at University of California, San Diego and was released on YouTube on May 4, 2018. On September 28, 2018, it screened at the Museum of Photographic Arts as part of GI Film Festival San Diego.
Reception Critical response Alex Hernandez at Techaeris called it "impressive." Chloe Esser at UCSD Guardian and Richard Propes at The Independent Critic rated it a B+. Trenton Bowser at Project Louder said it is "a fantastic fan film." List of awards and nominations+AccoladesFestivalYearAwardRecipient(s)ResultRef.Azure Lorica's Fan Film Awards2019Best ActorChristopher SzaboBest ActressKayla SweetSan Diego Film AwardsBest Fight ChoreographyMichael McCumberBest Visual Effects: Narrative Short FilmAnnie Caps-Wightman, Michael McCumber, Roman ShcherbakovBest Costume: Narrative Short FilmRosalie Barrio, Kristen GuerraBest Sound Design: Narrative Short FilmMichael McCumberAustin Indie Fest2018Best Fan FilmThe Dark ResurgenceGI Film Festival San DiegoBest Film Made By or Starring Veterans or MilitaryMichael McCumberLocal Film Showcase: Best ActorChristopher SzaboLocal Film Showcase: Best ActressKayla SweetLocal Film Showcase: Best Student FilmThe Dark ResurgenceLocal Choice AwardThe Dark Resurgence References
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