Fortunately, the existing Farragut sets could easily double as the USS Enterprise.  Well, the future of the future looks pretty bright.  In 2016, Starship Farragut will launch it’s first ever spin-off fan series.  Some friends of mine in the entertainment industry have told me how much of a hassle all the additional paperwork can be, along with the onerous guidelines a production must follow. Fan-made show based on the original Star Trek series follows the adventures of Federation Starship Farragut, its crew and Captain John Thomas (Jack) Carter. Picking up from where the original 5-year mission left-off, a new cast continues the adventures of this legendary crew: to boldly go where no human has ever gone before & to search for new life forms. In preparation for this, at the beginning of 2015, Farragut Films sold their share of the Studio 2 sets to Star Trek Continues and will be using the money to help jump-start their new series, Farragut Forward.  From here, I’m going to let John Broughton tell the story in his own words. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin.  Well, as it turned out, Steven wanted to be a red shirt! Some great Star Trek fans made this fan film, and it looks great. Category page.  Meanwhile, Star Trek Continues released two full-length episodes of its own, including one of the best fan film efforts to date, “Fairest of Them All.”  (Don’t worry, people, Star Trek Continues will get its own Fan Film Factor spotlight in the next month or two.). Directed by Mark Hildebrand. Captain Dunsel April 6, 2016 4:30 am Starship Farragut View production, box office, & company info, Star Trek Continues: A Great Web Series and a Great Homage.  The shots were challenging enough that Michael Struck came down from Portland, Oregon to southern California to supervise during shooting in both Griffith Park in Los Angeles and also in Calico, CA.  The USS Farragut itself never looked better, but in addition, there was a pulse-pounding shuttlecraft sequence that is not to be missed.  Most impressive, though, were a series of effects involving an “invisible” adversary (kinda like “Predator”) that required the use of a green body suit to allow for Chroma-keying out the actor to make him look not all there. Starship Farragut is an independent film series based on the original series of Star Trek. Home / Series / Starship Farragut / Aired Order / Specials When available, episode names will be translated into your preferred language. Fan-made show based on the original Star Trek series follows the adventures of Federation Starship Farragut, its crew and Captain John Thomas (Jack) … Captain Carter and an old flame go on a planetary survey mission. Crew Logs - Night Shift English.  Not only did Steven reach out to support charitable organizations, he also went on to become an angel investor to help out young tech companies, small video game developers, and other fun endeavors that wouldn’t normally merit the attention of a big financial backer. Add the first question.  But the trade-off is you get access to some of the best professionals you will find anywhere.) Commander Michelle Renata Smithfield, Chief Engineer (played by Holly Bednar) Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Starship Farragut is an independent film series based on the original series of Star Trek. The directing, pacing, and editing were top notch. In the mid-2250s, the Farragut was commanded by Captain Garrovick.The ship was also Lieutenant James T. Kirk's first deep space assignment, following his graduation from Starfleet Academy, where he was assigned to a phaser station. Farragut, a Constitution Class Starship (NCC-1647) commanded by Captain John T. Carter, and takes place during the time of legendary Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise (NCC-1701). Season 1.  He announced his decision a few months later on his blog in May of 2012: The last time I blogged, I shared how I was stepping down – filming at the October film shoot was bittersweet as I was finally able to enjoy the acting aspect but had already committed to stepping down.  While formulating ideas how the Carter character could reprise a role in the next Farragut adventure outside of being the Captain, Mike and Holly Bednar conferred with me about staying on and “keeping things the way they were.”  I don’t think that they will truly know how much that meant to me.  I’m optimistic that when folks see THE PRICE OF ANYTHING, they will finally see the Carter character as I envisioned him. Never, that is, until the night she discovers something peculiar growing out of her carpet. With John Broughton, Michael Day, Greg Greene, Eric Lund. Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window). Captain John Thomas Carter, Commanding Officer (played by John Broughton) 2. LPN Night Shift Supervisor.  (And if you count the three short vignettes released by Star Trek Continues during the second half of 2012, then only 2011 broke the two-fer streak.). Starship Farragut is based on the crew of the U.S.S.  Hetoreyn composed and orchestrated yet another magnificent musical score, providing the 38-minute long episode the richness of a major Hollywood motion picture (trust me, just close your eyes and listen to the closing credits). And thus did John Broughton change his mind and decide to both continue playing Captain Carter and also to remain an active part of the day-to-day production of the series. Error: please try again. A power surge in the transporter sends Captain Carter and the landing party to America's past.  This episode had it all. John Broughton’s original goal was to release two new offerings from Farragut Films each year, a goal they reached every year between 2007 and 2010.  In return, he was given a role as security chief on board the USS Enterprise… along with a seat on the board of directors of Farragut Films.  So how did John Broughton do? Thirteen years have passed since Captain James T. Kirk was swept away by the Nexus, after saving the crew of the USS Enterprise-B. Title: Equally impressive were the new sets. Starship Farragut episodes. The Black Prince begins a lifelong struggle to ... See full summary ». Enjoy! It's the Director's Cut - and Mark Hildebrand pretty much did it all solo (wrote, directed, edited, sound F/X, etc.). Home / Series / Starship Farragut / Aired Order / All Seasons. Starship Farragut is based on the crew of the U.S.S. Crew Logs - Night Shift February 15, 2013.  Seeing Stan in a TOS uniform, I must admit, is pretty darn cool!  After all, the actors have aged a decade since the earliest episodes of Starship Farragut, so jumping the series ahead ten or twelve years will go a long way to explaining away the gray hairs.  So when he became friends with Vic Mignogna and discovered he could help create new TOS content online, Steven jumped at the chance.  Six months later, another 4-minute vignette, “A Great Responsibility,” featured none other than Marvel Comics legend STAN LEE as a Starfleet admiral assigning a new commanding officer to the USS Babylon.  And although John had no idea what that meant, he spoke to Vic about directing. Produced by the nonprofit charity Trek Continues, Inc. and Dracogen, and initially co-produced by Far from Home LLC and Farragut Films, the series consists of 11 episodes released between 2013 and 2017. Set in the same era as the original ST series (TOS). Michael Struck of NEO f/x took a leap forward in his visual effects with this episode. We premiered this at the Farpoint 2012 convention earlier this year. The USS Farragut makes first contact with the Solonai, an ancient race of scholars and historians. This proved difficult for the crew to adj… As for Starship Farragut itself, they are planning one last episode, “Homecoming,” to film on the Georgia sets and end the series.  At the end of 2015, they held a Kickstarter and raised just over $15,000 to help fund their final Starship Farragut production.  But that ending is also only the beginning!  But things were anything but quiet at Farragut Films during that time!   And as mentioned, “The Price of Anything” premiered at the end of 2012. Starship Farragut is based on the crew of the U.S.S. Helen Chapman lives alone in her tidy flat and keeps herself to herself. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Starship Farragut shares many of the experienced crew with Star Trek Continues, and that shows up in the excellent production values.  But what would a successful Internet entrepreneur want with a Star Trek fan series that, no matter how successful it ever got, would never be allowed to make a profit? Launched in April 2015, this series takes place during the original-series era, and tells the story of the crew of the USS Doninion (NCC-2115), Dreadnought Dominion is the only fan film or series to feature the Dreadnought class Star ship designed by Franz Joseph (artist) Schnaubelt and published in the Star Trek Star Fleet Technical Manual 1975. In nearly every way possible, “The Price of Anything” was a triumph beyond anything Starship Farragut had previously attained.  (Yes, Star Trek: New Voyages/Phase 2 was doing the same sort of thing, but Vic wanted to take his own crack at TOS.) Use the HTML below. Watch “The Crossing” by clicking here. Each shift was designated by a Greek letter: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta. A century and a half later, a group of dedicated Star Trek fans has followed that order with enthusiasm to make a film series that bears his name. Otherwise they will be shown using the series' origin language.  The events of the upcoming final episode “Homecoming” will lead directly into the new environment of Farragut Forward. Mission Summary: Shortly after Captain Carter arrives on board his new command, he is called off to planet Diotama III to investigate the disappearance of a Federation Commodore, and a possible secret Klingon weapons facility. Watch “Conspiracy of Innocence” by clicking here. Trending pages. While the addition of Vic Mignogna wasn’t much of a surprise to folks, the announcement of new executive producer Steven Dengler had some Farragut fans scratching their heads and going, “Who?”  Anyone looking up Steven would discover he was founder and CEO of a successful Toronto-based Internet company called XE.com, one of the top 500 most visited sites on the Web (they do international currency exchanges). Lieutenant Porter is contacted by a mysterious race that no one else can see.  So while Farragut didn’t hit their two-per-year goal in 2011 and 2012, they still managed to release at least one episode per year for what was now six years in a row. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. February of 2013 saw the release of a new Starship Farragut short vignette, the 18-minute third Crew Logs episode “Night Shift.” As promised, John Broughton once again played Captain Carter, although his camera time was minimal, allowing others in his crew a chance to shine.  (And let me say that becoming a SAG signatory is no small commitment. Another strong effort, Captain Carter once again played a major role, as did the other two members of the “big three” (Tacket and Smithfield).  But 2011 saw only the release of a completely re-shot version of their first-ever Crew Logs vignette “Just Passing Through” (to correct sound issues and provide a more uplifting final framing sequence).  In addition to utilizing their brand new bridge set and transporter room, Farragut Films once again used their one-of-a-kind shuttlecraft interior. At the very end of 2011, Starship Farragut made some huge announcements. Starship Farragut is a fan film series based on the original "Star Trek" television series, following the crew of the USS Farragut (NCC-1647), and takes place during the time of the legendary Captain James T. Kirk of the starship Enterprise (NCC-1701).  Star Trek Continues also released their first full-length episode, “Pilgrim of Eternity,” in May of 2013, and thus did two films once again come out the same year from the same Georgia-based studio.  The role of Carter in this episode would have been demanding for even an experienced actor. Continuing the ongoing missions of Starfleet after the journeys of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek: Voyager. His relationship with Queen Victoria will be the most impactful relationship in the film, the Queen representing the English culture he was drawn into. The USS Farragut was a 23rd century Federation starship operated by Starfleet. Years earlier in 2006, Steven had taken a portion of his fortune to create Dracogen Inc, a unique strategic investment firm. Production continued in 2013-2014 on Starship Farragut’s fourth full-length episode, the 37-minute “Conspiracy of Innocence,” which was released on to the web in August of 2014. Farragut, a Constitution Class Starship (NCC-1647) commanded by Captain John T. Carter, and takes place during the time of legendary Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise (NCC-1701). Premiered Friday, 23 February 2007 # Title Air Date; 1: The Captaincy: Friday, 23 February 2007: 2: For Want of a Nail: Monday, 03 December 2007 Who will survive? These are aired online at their website and other mirror sites. Acting is off the charts. ... "Night Shift" … UPDATE: “The Crossing” was posted online online March 12, 2016.  It was another very strong effort with a different kind of Mirror Universe story that hasn’t been seen before. Starship Farragut wrote: For those that may not have seen, "NIGHT SHIFT" - here is the link to view it. Starship Farragut is a fan-driven TOS-style webfilm series that delivers action and drama with a new ship and crew.  Vic was also no stranger to Star Trek fan films, having both directed and acted in the Star Trek: Phase 2 episode “Kitumba.”. She has never even spoken to the man next door. Created by John Broughton. These are the new voyages of the starship Enterprise. Mission Summary: Shortly after Captain Carter arrives on board his new command, he is called off to planet Diotama III to investigate the disappearance of a Federation Commodore, and a possible secret Klingon weapons facility.  With Dracogen purchasing the materials and supplies for building, the Starship Farragut construction team would have enough space to recreate almost the entire set structure created back in the 1960s at Desilu Studios to film the original Star Trek. The remaining crew members of the ... See full summary ». 'The Black Prince' is a story of Queen Victoria and the Last King of Punjab, Maharajah Duleep Singh.  Filming went on during most of this past year, and Farragut’s latest episode is currently in post-production with an expected release date sometime in March. Admiral David Glasgow Farragut. Starship Farragut is a fan-driven TOS-style webfilm series that delivers action and drama with a new ship and crew. This FAQ is empty. 26 talking about this. We take a look back to celebrate the pioneering women directors throughout cinematic history and their groundbreaking work. With John Broughton, Michael Bednar, Holly Bednar, Dean Rogers. I’ll come back to more of John’s comments shortly, but first, let’s take a look at how the episode turned out…. As plans began to solidify to produce their third (and most ambitious!) Farragut, a Constitution Class Starship (NCC-1647) commanded by Captain John T. Carter, and takes place during the time of legendary Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise (NCC-1701). Set in Victorian London, Gwendolen Harleth is drawn to Daniel Deronda, a selfless and intelligent gentleman of unknown parentage, but her own desperate need for financial security may destroy her chance at happiness. In Starfleet, days were typically divided into thirds, resulting in three duty shifts. Watch “The Price of Anything” by clicking here. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country; DS9: "The Assignment"; TNG: "Chain of Command, Part I") For a brief period of time while Captain Edward Jellico was in command of the USS Enterprise-D in 2369, the ship was put on a four shift rotation. Can even Caption Garrovick's own crew be trusted? Exploring the world of Star Trek fan films.  And the addition of the professionals helped the amateurs provide even better performances. A Star Trek fan production based on the Homer's The Odyssey telling the story of a spaceship trying to go home after getting lost in the Andromeda Galaxy.  The new addition would be titled Star Trek Continues and would feature a recreation of the original series set on board the USS Enterprise NCC-1701, with Vic Mignogna reprising his role of Captain Kirk. I explained my frustration on the acting side of this project.  I had an idea to remove my character very early on in the teaser and having the plot of estranged and bitter family relationship take place with Smithfield’s brother.  After explaining all of this, Vic relayed that since I created the series and that Captain Carter was pivotal to the series, his departure should not just be an afterthought.  Whereas any other person may have just accepted what I initially proposed, Vic understood where I was coming from and offered an alternative solution, adding, “If you know your lines and are prepared, I will bring out the best in you, and you can make this film on a high note.”  Without sounding like a cliché, I was intrigued by the challenge.  If I could leave on a high note and have folks wanting more of my character – why not?! First part of the Star Trek fan film Starship Farragut - The Captaincy. Full Time, Every Other Weekend Off, Night Shift (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.) Position Summary: Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application of integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills.Utilizes the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care. They soon discover they are not the only ones interested in geology. The episodes below are listed in order of production/release. Season 1. Last time: Between 2005 when they first started production on their pilot episode and the end of 2010, Starship Farragut managed to produce two full-length fan films of about an hour each, two shorter “Crew Logs” vignettes, two animated episodes, and one online comic book. Some of our favorites stars share the women's stories that they turn to for inspiration and motivation during Women's History Month and beyond. full-length feature, Starship Farragut creator and star, John Broughton, announced an unexpected decision of his own: he would be giving up his leading role as Captain Jack Carter and would be stepping back from day-to-day production going forward. However the primary focus is on getting to know the crew. February of 2013 saw the release of a new Starship Farragut short vignette, the 18-minute third Crew Logs episode “Night Shift.”  As promised, John Broughton once again played Captain Carter, although his camera time was minimal, allowing others in his crew a chance to shine. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page.  But Steven is a self-professed geek, and he likes the same kind of stuff all of us do… including Star Trek.         — Rear Admiral David G. Farragut. Whereas I had my own thoughts of what the character was thinking and doing, Vic would throw in something else that would enhance the performance.  I think that if you asked any actor involved in this production, they’d say the exact same thing.  In fact, I’d challenge you to find someone who didn’t agree with me.  I felt like a true actor ready to go and best of all, I WAS HAVING FUN in the process. Steven’s investment allowed Starship Farragut to make the biggest of their four announcements: the relocation of their TOS sets from Studio 1 in St. Marys, GA into a new facility in nearby Kingsland, GA that was four times larger (nearly 10,000 square feet) called Studio 2. Another epiphany came when Vic told me to just “think it” and not to react.  I would do just that and after a take was done and I was questioning about how it went because I wasn’t feeling it – Vic had me come back to the monitor and had the footage replayed for me.  After I saw it first hand, I was blown away. In September and October of 2014, Starship Farragut launched its first-ever Kickstarter, attempting to raise $15,000 to film their next effort, another full-length film titled “The Crossing” and dealing with a story involving the Mirror Universe (although a new take on the concept).  Would Starship Farragut be able to continue without its captain? Starship Farragut is based on the crew of the U.S.S. At the end of 2014, Farragut Films made a decision to transition themselves to become the first full-budget (as opposed to shoestring), set-based regular fan series to be set in the Trek movie era (specifically Star Trek II-VI with the cool “monster maroon” uniforms). Edit source History Talk (0) This is a list of the Starship Farragut episodes.  Every time I see the video, it gives me goose bumps. His character as it evolves, torn between two cultures and facing constant dilemmas as a result.  Let’s find out…, As 2010 came to an end, John Broughton was beginning to look for a director for Farragut’s latest episode, “The Price of Anything.”  He’d heard some good things about a fellow named Vic Mignogna, who had provided voices for Farragut’s recently-released animated episodes.  Their Kickstarter exceeded their goal, raising more than $20,000 from 320 fan donors.  This allowed the episode to feature a mix of the usual amateur fan players along with professionally trained actors with knowledge of and experience with their craft. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. The further adventures of the crew of the USS Enterprise.  I need to trim this a bit, but I sincerely recommend you click this link [blog no longer available] and read all of what John had to say, as it’s very illuminating and heartfelt. Commander Robert James Tacket, Executive Officer/Chief Science Officer (played by Mike Bednar) 3. So, what else is in store for Starship Farragut? Farragut, a Constitution Class Starship (NCC-1647) commanded by Captain John T. Carter, and takes place during the time of legendary Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise (NCC-1701).  Let’s return to John’s reflections from his blog…, Vic validated a belief I’ve had for some time that knowing lines and having done rehearsals is simply not enough — you also need a director that provides clear “direction” and communicates to the actor in a way that he or she understands what is being asked; is able to change lines without changing the intent of the screenplay; and understands all the dynamics of that which is “film-making.”Â. (2007– ). Personal lists featuring Starship Farragut Special 5 "Crew Logs - Night Shift"  The first vignette, “Change in Command,” was released in December of 2014 and shows the Farragut’s chief of security getting a promotion and transfer to the USS Babylon. 13 talking about this. The ongoing adventures of the early Starfleet in the spirit of the original Star Trek. Stardate: 4625.1. Rear Admiral David G. Farragut issued that order in 1864 at the Battle of Mobile Bay during the American Civil War.  You can see some photos of the amazing sets below, but I urge you to take four minutes out of your busy day and watch this breathtaking video walk through of all the completed sets at the new facility. In the meantime, Starship Farragut‘s final episode had initially shot a series of exterior scenes last October. It also had an engaging and emotional story. Edit. Released on the web on 02/23/07. The effects of a visual shield on the area hidden is shown with a color shift. 1. Originally Aired February 15, 2013; Runtime 45 minutes It is the year 2306.  Vic had previously done a great deal of voice-over work for English-dubbed anime films, various video games, and a number of American-produced cartoons. Starship Farragut is an independent film series based on the original series of Star Trek. You can check out Starship Farragut’s website and Facebook page for all the episodes, background information, and endless photos.  Farragut is boldly going WARP SPEED AHEAD!  This was the first time ever that Starship Farragut had filmed in a state that didn’t border the Atlantic Ocean.  Farragut Films had, the previous year, become a Screen Actor’s Guild signatory, allowing them to use SAG union talent on their productions. The series features three central characters. John talked to his friend (and the screenwriter of the upcoming episode) Paul Sieber about Vic, and Paul had very positive things to say.  Damn the torpedoes, indeed! “The Price of Anything” would spend a year in postproduction, finally debuting in December of 2012. Starship Farragut is an independent film series based on the original series of Star Trek. On a mission of peace, the Starship Exeter is drawn into a battle of political intrigue and espionage. 226 talking about this. Watch “Night Shift” by clicking here.  Vic Mignogna himself appeared briefly on camera in a cameo playing Captain James T. Kirk, fulfilling a dream Vic had carried with him since he was a young boy watching the original series in the 60s and 70s. Starship Farragut is a fan-driven TOS-style webfilm series that delivers action and drama with a new ship and crew.  “He is an actor’s director,” Paul said of Vic. “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!”. In a time prior to the United Federation of Planets, a young coalition of worlds led by Earth battle the Romulan Star Empire for their very survival.  Star Trek Continues was not so much a spinoff as a sister series, but Trek: Isolation will spring from events in Farragut and follow some of its characters into a new and darker mission.  Captain Carter is forced to interact with his estranged father amidst a situation fraught with peril. The long running fan series STARSHIP FARRAGUT is currently in production on its final episode, “Homecoming.” After that episode is released, Farragut Films will transition into a new movie-era fan series to be called FARRAGUT FORWARD.. You can read more about that new series here..  But most dazzling and eye-catching was another first-of-its- kind recreation of a TOS set: the bridge of a Romulan bird-of-prey (along with some great TOS Romulan uniforms). The first was the addition of Vic Mignogna to the key management role of Director of TREK Films, where he would be responsible for creative direction and film crew operations. Starship Farragut has a Kickstarter beginning Sept. 2014 until early Oct. 2014.  In fact, Trek: Isolation has already released two short vignettes to introduce itself and a few of its main characters. Star Trek Continues is an American fan-made web series set in the Star Trek universe. The Farragut must face the ISS Potemkin from the Mirror universe.  The second announcement was that Vic would be overseeing not just one fan film series but TWO. Starship Farragut: The Animated Episodes “The Needs of the Many” “Night Shift” (Director’s Cut) Watch “Night Shift” (Director’s Cut) at Mark Hildebrand’s page on … Farragut had a crew complement of approximately four hundred..  They also moved their production from the Washington, DC area to St. Marys, GA where they began construction of their own TOS sets in a 2,500 square foot facility they called Studio 1.