Continuing Mission: A Star Trek Fan Films Podcast

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Continuing Mission: A Star Trek Fan Films Podcast

Continuing Mission is a Trek.fm podcast dedicated to the way fans keep Star Trek alive through independent series and films, games, art, and more. Host C Bryan Jones sits down with fans and pros for an inside look at fan films, projects, and what drives our love of Star Trek.

  1. Out Of The Blue

    26/12/2019

    Out Of The Blue

    Chronicle: A Star Trek Audio Adventure. David McDowell Blue is an actor, writer, and director. Since graduating from the National Shakespeare Conservatory in New York, he has played such iconic roles as Jacques in As You LIke It, Stephen Undershaft in Major Barbara, the fool in King Lear, Malvolio in Twelfth Night, Goldberg in The Birthday Party, among others. His directing credits include Heartbreak House by George Bernard Shaw, The Public Eye by Peter Shaffer, his own edit of William Shakespeare’s Richard III, and, most recently, the original Masoch and DeSade by Omen Kaine. He was born in San Francisco but raised in Florida, ending up in Los Angeles where he is a well-known theatre reviewer. Now Blue is about to launch Chronicle, a Star Trek audio adventure set about four years after the events set in Star Trek: Nemesis. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson is joined by David McDowell Blue to talk about Chronicle and learn more about this Star Trek audio adventure, including how it was conceived and who are the personnel behind the production. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Meet David McDowell Blue (00:04:05) Starting Out (00:05:06) What Does Star Trek Mean to You? (00:10:45) Gliding Into Chronicle (00:15:05) The Visionary Class (00:19:45) Incidental Things (00:25:15) Why Did She Kill Him? (00:29:55) The Cast (00:34:50) Is It Classic Star Trek? (00:40:05) There Are Four Genders (00:44:04) Three Acts (00:50:10) Get Excited (00:54:47) Closing (01:01:23) Host Tony Robinson Guest David McDowell Blue Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer)

    1h5min
  2. C Is for Convergence

    26/10/2018

    C Is for Convergence

    Sam Cockings talks about his fan film. Co-host of the web series Trekyards, which focuses on the ships of Star Trek, Sam Cockings loves to share his passion for the franchise. This extends beyond deep dives into vessels to actually bringing new Trek stories to life through fan films. It’s an incredible creative release for some of the most diehard fans, but one that is not without pitfalls. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson is joined by Sam to learn what happened when his previous film project went head to head with CBS. We also discuss his latest venture, Convergence, and how it enters the realm of crossovers by gathering actors from multiple past productions to save the universe from total annihilation. The storyline is incredibly exciting and sure to please the most ardent Star Trek fan. This is part two of a two-part interview with Sam, the first part of which can be found on Continuing Mission 44. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Back, Sam! (00:02:13) Did They Just Assume? (00:04:40) You’ve Moved On (00:09:56) A Fun Story to Write (00:15:48) So Something Unique (00:20:10) Slightly Off Topic Again (00:24:41) No Prima Donnas (00:29:59) It Looks Good (00:35:45) The Campaign (00:39:15) Back From The Future (00:45:18) Closing (00:49:55) Host Tony Robinson Guest Sam Cockings Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

    55min
  3. B-Shea and the Hitman

    11/08/2018

    B-Shea and the Hitman

    Mike Schmidt Talks Renegades. While visiting Alberta, Canada, for the 2018 Vul-con—an annual Star Trek convention hosted by the city of Vulcan—Trek.fm roving reporter Brandon-Shea Mutala of Melodic Treks met up with a specially trained hitman by the name of Mike. But don't be alarmed; Brandon is fine. As for Mike, he landed a role in the series Renegades (formerly Star Trek: Renegades) playing a hitman in a crucial scene in the second episode of this adventure featuring many familiar faces from Star Trek. In this episode of Continuing Mission, guest host Brandon-Shea Mutala chats with Schmidt about his role in Renegades and how the opportunity came about. His adventures offer great encouragement to others wishing to take part in Star Trek fan films. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Über Fan Mike Schmidt (00:02:46) Getting Involved (00:03:11) Drawing Attention (00:05:45) The CBS Change (00:07:02) Another Piece of Furniture (00:08:45) My Human Face (00:10:05) Good Friendships (00:12:45) All Around Great Guy (00:14:35) Closing (00:16:25) Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Mike Schmidt Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

    22min
  4. Alligator Sandwiches

    24/06/2018

    Alligator Sandwiches

    Ray Tesi talks Stage Nine Studios. In 2017, Ray Tesi began production on a Star Trek fan film entitled Starship Republic. That project is still in the works, and hopefully will be released in the not-too-distant future. Making fan films is a passion for Tesi, and that has led him to take a giant leap of faith with the acquisition of his very own production space: Stage Nine Studios in Kingsland, Georgia. If that location sounds familiar, it’s because Star Trek Continues filmed there. Tesi struck a deal with Vic Mignogna and purchased the former home of Star Trek Continues, complete with standing sets and lighting rigs. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson is joined by Tesi to talk about Stage Nine Studios, how he came to be own these well-known sets, and why having a fully outfitted studio is a dream come true for this truly avid Star trek fan. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Again Ray Tesi (00:02:04) The Vignette (00:05:22) Under Vic’s Nose (00:06:30) The Incredible Sets (00:09:50) Untidy Captain Kirk? (00:15:16) Open For Business (00:18:07) The Website (00:23:16) What Happens Next (00:27:43) Compliments (00:28:40) Closing (00:29:15) For more about the studio, visit www.stageninestudios.com. Host Tony Robinson Guest Ray Tesi Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

    35min
  5. The Romulans! They’re Here!

    01/05/2018

    The Romulans! They’re Here!

    Mark Naccarato Talks The Romulan War. Since 2009, Mark Naccarato has created, filmed, and financed his Star Trek fan film The Romulan War. Now it is almost complete, and he needs the help of fans to cross the finish line. The Romulan War tells the story of the vicious and often unprovoked attacks on Earth and its colonies during the 22nd century. Following the events leading to the foundation of the United Federation of Planets, the film documents key moments in history and expands the viewer’s knowledge of this sometimes-forgotten period. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson talks with Mark about The Romulan War and how he plans to finish production. For Star Trek fans who are serious about keeping fan films alive, this is a must-listen episode. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Jolan Tru, Mark (00:01:50) Nashville Star Trek Fans (00:02:54) Production Time (00:08:45) The Perfect Time (00:12:50) Production (00:17:00) The Story (00:20:55) Almost Finished (00:26:00) What Happens Next (00:27:43) Finding Out More (00:31:15) Take Ownership (00:34:38) Closing (00:35:22) Visit The Romulan War Indiegogo campaign for more details and to donate: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-romulan-war Host Tony Robinson Guest Mark Naccarato Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

    41min
  6. A Fragile Peace

    10/03/2018

    A Fragile Peace

    Gary O’Brien Talks The Holy Core. In 2017, filmmaker Gary O’Brien released his first Star Trek fan film, Chance Encounter. It was well received and has been viewed more than 50,000 times. Gary lives and works in Oxfordshire, England, and is part of a growing band of British filmmakers creating new and exciting Star Trek stories. His latest project, The Holy Core, is essentially a Next Generation story centered on the exploits of the Nebula-class USS Vigilance as the crew seeks to assist the inhabitants of the planet Vita II after a long and costly religious war. However, all is not what it seems. In this episode of Continuing Mission, Gary chats with host Tony Robinson about The Holy Core, what he has learned since Chance Encounter, and tells us about the Kickstarter campaign designed to support the new project. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Gary (00:01:47) Another Movie (00:03:17) A Different Cast (00:10:00) The Fundraiser (00:12:16) Outside Locations (00:15:28) A Tease (00:20:15) The Pun (00:24:00) Guideline Thoughts (00:25:43) Up to the Plate (00:30:02) Finding Gary (00:32:38) Closing (00:34:22) Visit the Kickstarter campaign for The Holy Core: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1512203744/the-holy-core-a-star-trek-fan-film Host Tony Robinson Guest Gary O’Brien Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

    39min
  7. An Enterprising Young Man

    06/03/2018

    An Enterprising Young Man

    Sam Cockings Talks Temporal Anomaly. For the past five years, Trekyards co-host Sam Cockings has been creating, updating, and finalizing his fan film Temporal Anomaly. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson is joined by Sam to discuss his passion for and background in CGI and visual effects. This is part one of a two-part interview. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Sam (00:01:46) A Family Trip (00:04:25) Venturing into CGI (00:06:08) A Beautiful Shot (00:11:00) Slightly Off-Topic (00:22:10) Adam Mojo Lebowitz (00:26:45) Release Date (00:36:18) Temporal Anomaly? (00:39:49) Closing (00:45:15) View the Temporal Anomaly trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olvWTilRblQ Host Tony Robinson Guest Sam Cockings Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

    49min
  8. Because We’re Huge Nerds

    03/12/2017

    Because We’re Huge Nerds

    Vic Mignogna Talks Star Trek and When the Train Stops. In 2013, Vic Mignogna audaciously took the center seat aboard the USS Enterprise and assumed the role of Captain James T. Kirk Star Trek Continues. His performance quickly gained him the respect and admiration of millions of Star Trek fans around the globe—and possibly beyond! Vic continues to have a wide and varied career—on and off the big screen—as an actor, a professional voiceover artist, and a musician and composer. In this episode of Continuing Mission, host Tony Robinson and guest Zach Moore of Standard Orbit are joined by Vic as he vacates the captain’s chair to look back at his time aboard the Enterprise. He also brings us up to speed on his latest adventure—the fan-funded mystery film When The Train Stops. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Meet Vic (00:02:35) A Busy Man (00:03:45) They’re Looking for Actors (00:06:59) A Daunting Task (00:08:55) My Favorite Episode (00:14:00) Huge Nerds(00:17:25) Let Me Comment on That (00:23:22) Amy Is A Gem (00:29:56) As I Said … (00:36:42) A Huge Thank You (00:46:08) Closing (00:48:46) Visit www.whenthetrainstops.com for full details about Vic’s new project. Hosts Tony Robinson and Zach Moore Guest Vic Mignogna Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

    55min
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Continuing Mission is a Trek.fm podcast dedicated to the way fans keep Star Trek alive through independent series and films, games, art, and more. Host C Bryan Jones sits down with fans and pros for an inside look at fan films, projects, and what drives our love of Star Trek.

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