How I Made a Star Wars Fan Film with Puppets & Miniatures (Behind The Scenes) Futurist Media 2025-04-04 | Come behind the scenes of GONK: A Droid’s Odyssey, my Star Wars fan short packed with DIY effects, puppets, and miniature sets! 🚀🎬In this BTS video, I show how I brought a forgotten droid into the spotlight using practical effects, hand-built props, and classic low-budget filmmaking techniques inspired by the original trilogy. From crafting tiny sets to puppeteering Gonk himself, this was a true labour of love—and chaos.If you're into Star Wars, indie film, or just love seeing how scrappy, creative filmmaking gets done, you're in the right place.🛠️ Practical FX🤖 Droid puppetry🌌 Miniature spacescapes🎥 Filmmaking on a budgetWatch the full fan film here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=A1yzWYtT6V4If you enjoy this, drop a like, leave a comment, and subscribe for more homemade sci-fi and behind-the-scenes content!#StarWarsFanFilm #GonkDroid #BehindTheScenes #DIYFilmmaking #Miniatures #PracticalEffects #IndieFilm
GNARLED | Colonial Folk Horror Short Film (Trailer) Futurist Media 2025-09-26 | The American Colonies, 1715. The edges of settlement meet the primeval forest. GNARLED is a folk horror short that explores superstition, isolation, and the twisted roots and branches of old belief.The Forest Does Not Forget📽️ Full film coming soon
GNARLED: 2025 Folk Horror short film: LookBook footage, lens/location tests #BTS Futurist Media 2025-06-09 | Ordinarily, I wouldn't think of this type of content as worth a share, however apparently #BTS content is very engaging for the algorithm... So here's a wee montage of location/lens test I've knocked up for my colonial folk horror short "GNARLED." It's quite refreshing to find a location with everything 'there' having had to make literally everything in front of the camera during my last short. Added in a bit of music and some gnarly sound effects.#FolkHorror #ShortFilm #IndieFilm #HorrorShort #IndieHorror #WoodcutArt #DarkAesthetic #PeriodHorror #ColonialHorror #OccultArt #HorrorCommunity #FilmmakingLife #ComingSoon #HorrorTok #GnarledFilm #Filmmaker#cinematographer #filmproduction #shortfilm #behindthescenes
When you can’t afford ILM… you go #practicaleffects #starwars #jedi #behindthescene #fanfilm Futurist Media 2025-04-11 | #fanfilm #filmmaking #scifi #droid #ShortFilm #TheForce #R2D2 #C3PO #legostarwars #PracticalEffects #DIYFilmmaking #FYP #viralvideos #MustSee #EpicMoments #hansolo #starwarsfan #starwarsedit #starwarsmemes #cosplay Link to full film youtu.be/A1yzWYtT6V4
When you can’t afford ILM… you go #practicaleffects #starwars #jedi #behindthescene #fanfilm Futurist Media 2025-04-08 | #fanfilm #filmmaking #scifi #droid #ShortFilm #TheForce #R2D2 #C3PO #legostarwars #PracticalEffects #DIYFilmmaking #FYP #viralvideos #MustSee #EpicMoments #hansolo #starwarsfan #starwarsedit #starwarsmemes #cosplay Link to full film youtu.be/A1yzWYtT6V4
Star Wars Fan Film Made With Practical Effects | GONK: A Droid’s Odyssey – Short Movie Futurist Media 2025-03-16 | A long time ago in a garage far, far away…Join the galaxy’s slowest (and possibly most misunderstood) droid on an epic miniaturised journey through the Star Wars universe. Packed with practical effects, puppetry, and miniature models, GONK: A Droid’s Odyssey is a love letter to classic sci-fi and DIY filmmaking.Will Gonk find purpose beyond the beep?Watch now and let the rebellion begin… very slowly.#StarWarsFanFilm #GonkDroid #PracticalEffects #SciFiShortFilmA short Star Wars fan film told entirely through practical effects, miniatures, and puppetry.✨ GONK: A Droid’s Odyssey follows a lone Gonk droid on a surreal, silent journey through a galaxy far, far away.▶️ MADE WITH: Miniatures, Puppets, and Love for Star Wars🎞️ STYLE: Retro sci-fi, silent storytelling, practical VFX.This fan film is a love letter to 1970s sci-fi, Star Wars side characters, and DIY filmmaking.If you enjoyed this, please share and subscribe for more!#StarWarsFanFilm #GonkDroid #PracticalEffects #Miniatures #SciFiShort #StarWarsShort #FanFilm #SilentFilm #LowBudgetFilmmaking---🎬 CREDITSDirected by: Jon RistWritten by: Jon Rist & Ian BuchanShot on: Sony FS5/FX3Made in: UKBehind the scenes: youtube.com/watch?v=j-2fk1L8STE ---❗This is a not-for-profit fan production. Star Wars is owned by Lucasfilm and Disney.
GONK: A Star Wars Fan Film Clip – Practical Effects & Puppetry Magic! Futurist Media 2025-03-05 | 🚀 GONK: A Droid’s Odyssey – Exclusive Clip! 🔥Prepare for an epic (and slightly ridiculous) Star Wars adventure as we follow the legendary GONK droid on an odyssey like no other! This practical effects fan film brings classic puppetry, miniatures, and old-school filmmaking magic to the galaxy far, far away. No CGI—just pure handcrafted Star Wars love! 💫🔧 About the Film:GONK: A Droid’s Odyssey is a Star Wars fan film that celebrates the quirky side of the saga, featuring practical effects, miniatures, and classic sci-fi charm.💬 Like, Comment & Subscribe if you love Star Wars fan films and practical effects!👉 Full film coming soon—stay tuned!#StarWars #FanFilm #StarWarsFanFilm #GONK #PracticalEffects #SciFi #Puppetry #StarWarsShortFilm
GONK: A Droids Odyssey Teaser Trailer | Star Wars Fan Film - Epic Droid Adventure Futurist Media 2024-10-08 | A short teaser trailer for my seemingly never ending Star Wars fan short project. Hopefully coming soon !#starwarsfanfilm #GONK #DroidOdyssey #StarWars #FanShortFilm #TeaserTrailer #GONKDroid #SciFi #StarWarsUniverse
Jon Rist - Futurist Media 2024 Showreel | Premier UK-Based Video Production Futurist Media 2024-08-20 | Welcome to Futurist Media's 2024 Showreel! I'm a videographer based in West Sussex, offering top-tier videography services across the UK. Whether you need captivating commercials, stunning event coverage, engaging corporate videos, or cinematic storytelling, I'm here to bring your vision to life.Explore my latest projects and see how I can elevate your brand with professional video content that resonates with your audience. From concept to final cut, I deliver creative and high-quality videography tailored to your unique needs.Contact me today to discuss your next project!📍 Located in West Sussex, serving clients across the UK.🌐 Visit our website: www.futuristmedia.co.uk📧 Email us: contact@futuristmedia.co.uk#Videography #VideoProduction #WestSussex #UKVideography #FuturistMedia #2024Showreel #CorporateVideo #EventVideography #CreativeContent"
GONK: A Droid’s Odyssey - #Star Wars #fanfilm project update. Futurist Media 2024-04-04 | Some ship and interior lighting tests. In between general work craziness, I’ve borrowed some lunch breaks to do a few tests on all things lighting for my #StarWars #fanfilm. Just a bit of #motioncontrol and #lighting tests on the miniature set I’ve put together. Also the “look” and grading, which I want to emulate ‘70s #35mm film. Kind of pleased with how it’s looking, considering it’s mostly held together with blue tac.1. #StarWarsFanFilm2. #FanFilm3. #StarWarsSaga4. #SciFiFilmmaking5. #DroidsOdyssey6. #GONK7. #MiniatureSet8. #MotionControl9. #LightingTests10. #BehindTheScenes11. #FilmProduction12. #FilmmakingJourney13. #GalacticAdventure14. #DIYFilmmaking15. #CreativeProcess16. #FilmUpdate17. #FanMade18. #FilmmakerLife19. #StarWarsUniverse20. #FilmMagic
GONK: A Droids Odyssey - Behind the Scenes of my Star Wars Fan Film with Practical Effects Galore! Futurist Media 2024-02-27 | GONK: A Droid's Odyssey - Behind the Scenes of my Star Wars Fan Film with Practical Effects Galore!Perhaps stupidly, I've embarked on a Star Wars fan film journey, diving into the challenges and joys of practical effects! Join me as I utilise my honed skills in puppetry, animation, and classic miniatures showcased on this channel over the years. Despite the long road ahead, I'm sharing a sneak peek just in case the finish line eludes me 🚀 #StarWarsFanFilm #PracticalEffects #SneakPeek #FilmMakingJourney #StarWarsFanFilm#FanFilm#StarWarsShortFilm#ShortFilmMagic#DIYFilmmaking#PracticalEffects#FilmCraft#SpecialEffects#IndieFilm#FilmmakerCommunity#GalacticAdventures#BehindTheScenes#MovieMagic#StarWarsSaga#FilmmakingJourney#SciFiShortFilm#FilmProduction#MiniatureMagic#FilmGeek#DIYFilmmaker
Quirky Arthouse Comedy Short Film: This Sceptred Isle - Must-Watch on YouTube! Futurist Media 2022-08-17 | A poignant musing on art and the sublime in the beautiful English countrysidewww.jonrist.co.uk
Video Portraits - by Futurist Media Futurist Media 2022-07-05 | Something new I'm offering,contact@futuristmedia.co.uk
Mastering Special Effects : Starship Model Cinematography with Green-Screen Compositing Magic Futurist Media 2022-05-30 | Just a bit of behind the scenes footage from some shots I recently did
Crafting Boba Fetts Helmet: A Journey through 3D Printing, Fiberglass, Filler, and lots of Sanding Futurist Media 2022-03-14 | My nephew is turning 10 shortly. He is absolutely obsessed with Boba Fett, and I'd watched some great vids on people #3dprinting Boba helmets. So I thought... how hard could it be for the ultimate birthday present?
Unlocking Sci-Fi Worlds: The Power of Kitbashing in Shaping Stories - A Deep Dive Futurist Media 2022-03-04 | ***IF YOU'RE WATCHING THIS, you probably love Star Wars and all things practical effects. Why not check out this short short fan film I've made : youtube.com/watch?v=A1yzWYtT6V4 ***Wherein I discuss a technique that shaped the sci fi we know and love - with particular concentration on Star Wars.Lots of stills from the internet were used, apologies for any copyright infringement.Music used is from Youtube audio library by someone called Chris Zakbriskie.www.futuristmedia.co.uk
Out-of-This-World Fun: Jawas in Space - Spoof Star Wars Trailer with Practical FX Delights! Futurist Media 2022-02-09 | Utinni!!Every Star Wars fan secretly wants to do a fan-film. Here's my comedic attempt. Made using miniatures as they did in the '70s.
Epic In-Camera SFX: Unleashing Creativity with Computer Monitor Magic! Futurist Media 2022-01-01 | Alleviating boredom over the Christmas break. Doesn't look terrible, could probably hold up with a bigger foreground miniature and background screen.
Revamping the 89 Batmobile: Unleashing Creativity in a Headcanon Kitbash Modification Futurist Media 2021-11-08 | What if Burton-verse Batman ran into trouble with some unruly Gothamites after Batman Returns and had to modify the ol' gal. Time for some heavy duty upgrades...
Exploring Sussex: Unveiling the Fascinating Stories of The Men In Sheds Futurist Media 2021-11-02 | The Men In Sheds - Sussex StoriesA short film about Men In Sheds Lancing & Sompting - a volunteer run group which exists to tackle social isolation in men#sussex #westsussex #meninsheds #volunteering
Crafting Classic Hollywood Magic: Behind the Scenes of Designing a Production Logo! Futurist Media 2021-06-04 | Always wanted to try making one of thesefuturistmedia.co.uk
Discover the Talented Two-Faced Twins Artists | Sussex Stories Futurist Media 2021-05-11 | Two Faced Twins - Sussex StoriesA short film about Stella & Gem aka Two Faced Twins - local identical twin artists who've caught lots of attention with their colourful artwork of familiar and beloved Sussex vistas.#westsussex #sussex #worthing #chichester #eastsussex #horsham #brighton #sussexlife #littlehampton #bognorregis #hampshire #uk #smallbusiness #westsussexlife #rustington #haywardsheath #supportlocal #arundel #hove #shoreham #brightonandhove #staycation #landscape #bhfyp #painting #artwork #artistswww.futuristmedia.co.ukcontact@futuristmedia.co.uk
Star Destroyer Shipwreck Diorama: Crafting an Epic Sci-Fi Scene Futurist Media 2021-03-19 | This is now for sale on Etsy:etsy.com/uk/listing/979903448/star-wars-shipwrecked-star-destroyer
Dive into Practical Effects & Compositing Brilliance - Showreel by Futurist Media! Futurist Media 2021-02-03 | Some work I've donewww.futuristmedia.co.uk
The Evil Castle | an environmental sfx exercise using practical miniatures Futurist Media 2021-02-02 | Duuuuuuuuurnnnnnnn
Laugh Through Lockdown: WASTE - 2020 Comedy Satire Short Film That Hits Close to Home! Futurist Media 2020-12-10 | A management consultant is made redundant during the 2020 lockdown and takes up freelance fly-tipping to make ends meet.
Video Production company based in West Sussex - Futurist Media - 2020 showreel Futurist Media 2020-11-27 | Looking for affordable, high quality video #content for your business or organisation? Get in touch contact@futuristmedia.co.uk
The Razor Crest from The Mandalorian DIY flyby shot Futurist Media 2020-11-26 | More messing around. I have serious focus issues, I KNOW
Physical Mock-up and Video Presentation Packages by Futurist Media Futurist Media 2020-11-04 | A new service I'm offeringcontact@futurustmedia.co.uk
Lockdown Hobby: Building a Model Train Set from Scratch Futurist Media 2020-10-31 | I made a bloody train-set over Lockdown (only took me 8 months to finish!)
2001: A Space Odyssey inspired space SFX test for upcoming low budget sci fi short film Futurist Media 2020-10-15 | A few tests shots for an upcoming low budget science fiction short film. Created with models and harsh lighting - inspired by the miniature work on 2001: A Space Odyssey
Enchanting West Sussex: A First View of the Sea, Short Inspired by Robert Bloomfields 18th C Poem Futurist Media 2020-09-14 | An adaptation of Robert Bloomfield's 18th century romantic poem about the South Downs. Filmed at various times throughout the year in West Sussex, UK.
Exploring Sussex: The Ferrymans Captivating Stories Revealed Futurist Media 2019-04-24 | A short film about the Itchenor Ferry near Chichester in West Sussex, run by Andy Larsenitchenorferry.co.uk
Terry Gilliam/Hayao Miyazaki inspired fantasy shot using practical miniatures Futurist Media 2019-03-20 | More experimenting using practical miniatures
Studio Ghibli inspired fantasy landscape using practical miniatures... Futurist Media 2019-02-22 | I challenged myself to create a Miyazaki inspired establishing shot using practical miniatures
Filmmaking Challenge part 2: SPACE TRUCK 3000 - a moving 80s space ship shot Futurist Media 2019-02-12 | Yet more efforts in using my work kit to create a kind of shot that might have been used in 1980s sci fi movies...
1980s Sci-Fi Spaceship Filmmaking Challenge: Crafting an Epic Shot! Futurist Media 2019-01-30 | *I KNOW - I COMPLETELY F***** UP THE LIGHTING IN THIS. BUT I WAS GOING FOR THE COMIC-Y STAR WARS STYLE. NEWER VIDEOS ARE BETTERER*Seeing if I can use the kit I use for work to create a kind of shot that might have been used in a 1980s sci fi movie...
The Sounds of #FOS Futurist Media 2017-07-01 | Nowhere else in the world can you get so close to such beautiful machines...
Off-the-Wall Comedy, Sibling - Hilariously Weird Short Film about Brotherly Love Futurist Media 2016-09-19 | A comedy short about sibling love
