Continuing Mission: A Star Trek Fan Films Podcast

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)

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)

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)

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)