Thanks to the internet, you no longer need to be a big production company to get your work noticed. All you need is some talent, social media buzz, and you’re ready to go. Continue reading to see seven incredible fan-made short films.
7. Blinky
When it comes to robots, having a mind of their own may not always be a good thing, and this incredible short film by Ruairi Robinson shows why. It stars Max Records, best known as Max from Where the Wild Things Are.
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6. The Archiver
Fan-made CG films don’t get much cooler than “The Archiver” by Artfx. It’s basically “an all-out sci-fi visual feast and no worse for it.” Unfortunately, a synopsis was not provided.
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5. The Black Hole
Created by Phil and Olly, The Black Home is a short film that tells the story of a sleep-deprived office worker [who] “accidentally discovers a black hole – and then greed gets the better of him.”
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4. Pivot
In Pivot — a fan-made CG movie, “a man is witness to a murder and takes pictures of the killer, he has to run for his life. During the chase he is able to turn the tables and the prey becomes the hunter; all resulting in an unfortunate ending.”
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3. Mortal Kombat Rebirth
No, Mortal Kombat Rebirth isn’t a trailer for an upcoming video game, but rather a “realistic view” on the franchise. This could also mean a new movie is on the horizon. We know Warner Bros. is interested in the franchise, so it’s safe to assume something is on the horizon.
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2. Salesman Pete
Salesman Pete could quite possibly be the coolest fan-made animated short we’ve ever seen. Here’s the premise: “Pete is a nice and clumsy salesman. But he’s also a deadly super secret agent with a microprocessor implanted into his brain by some mad scientists from the government.”
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1. Fight the Foot
In the amazing fan-made Fight the Foot movie, “April O’Neil reported on a new gang in the streets, [and] then it got personal; only those below the streets can help her now.”
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