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The Dark Resurgence: A Star Wars Story

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.

The Dark Resurgence: A Star Wars Story
Poster
Directed byMichael McCumber
Written byMichael McCumber
Starring
  • Daniel Sosa Porter
  • Christopher Szabo
  • Kayla Sweet
  • Gerren Hall
  • Erik Cram
Cinematography
  • Michael McCumber
  • Mike Peterson
Edited byMichael McCumber
Music byAdam Hooper
Production
company
Mike The Marine
Distributed byYouTube
Release date
  • April 10, 2018 (2018-04-10)
Running time
13 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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A Sith Lord emerges during the fall of the Galactic Empire.

Cast

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  • Daniel Sosa Porter
  • Christopher Szabo
  • Kayla Sweet
  • Gerren Hall
  • Erik Cram

Production

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Principal photography took place on Mount Laguna in San Diego County.[1]

Release

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The film premiered April 10, 2018 at University of California, San Diego[1] and was released on YouTube on May 4, 2018.[2] On September 28, 2018, it screened at the Museum of Photographic Arts as part of GI Film Festival San Diego.[3]

Reception

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Critical response

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Alex Hernandez at Techaeris called it "impressive."[4] Chloe Esser at UCSD Guardian and Richard Propes at The Independent Critic rated it a B+.[1][2] Trenton Bowser at Project Louder said it is "a fantastic fan film."[5]

List of awards and nominations
Accolades
Festival Year Award Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Azure Lorica's Fan Film Awards 2019 Best Actor Christopher Szabo Nominated [6]
Best Actress Kayla Sweet Nominated
San Diego Film Awards Best Fight Choreography Michael McCumber Won
Best Visual Effects: Narrative Short Film Annie Caps-Wightman, Michael McCumber, Roman Shcherbakov Nominated
Best Costume: Narrative Short Film Rosalie Barrio, Kristen Guerra Nominated
Best Sound Design: Narrative Short Film Michael McCumber Nominated
Austin Indie Fest 2018 Best Fan Film The Dark Resurgence Won [7]
GI Film Festival San Diego Best Film Made By or Starring Veterans or Military Michael McCumber Nominated [3]
Local Film Showcase: Best Actor Christopher Szabo Nominated
Local Film Showcase: Best Actress Kayla Sweet Nominated
Local Film Showcase: Best Student Film The Dark Resurgence Nominated
Local Choice Award The Dark Resurgence Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b c Esser, Chloe (2022-07-13). "Film Review: "The Dark Resurgence" - UCSD Guardian". UCSD Guardian. Archived from the original on 2022-07-13. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
  2. ^ a b Propes, Richard. "The Independent Critic - "Star Wars" Fan Short "The Dark Resurgence" Released on Youtube". The Independent Critic. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
  3. ^ a b "The Dark Resurgence | GI Film Festival San Diego 2018". GI Film Festival. 2018-10-01. Archived from the original on 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
  4. ^ Hernandez, Alex (2018-05-08). "The Dark Resurgence is another epic fan made Star Wars film". Techaeris. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
  5. ^ Storms, Joel (2018-05-12). "Fan Film - The Dark Resurgence (Review)". Project Louder. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
  6. ^ "Nominations for 2019". Azure Lorica FanFilm Awards. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  7. ^ "2018 AWARDS". AUSTIN INDIE FEST. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
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