The Empire Strikes Back Uncut

The Star Wars Uncut project began in 2009, in which volunteer filmmakers from around the world remade Star Wars, with each participant responsible for a 15-second sequence. Episode IV was unveiled in 2012 But that was just one movie, the film we now know as Star Wars Episode Four: A New Hope. The folks the project immediately began working on the next movie: The Empire Strikes Back.

With more than 480 fan-made segments culled from over 1,500 submissions, The Empire Strikes Back Uncut (also known as ESB Uncut) features a stunning mash-up of styles and filmmaking techniques, including live action, animation, and stop-motion. The project launched in 2013, with fans claiming 15-second scenes to reimagine as they saw fit – resulting in sequences created with everything from action figures to cardboard props to stunning visual effects. Helmed by Casey Pugh, who oversaw 2010’s Emmy-winning Star Wars Uncut, the new film has a wonderful homemade charm, stands as an affectionate tribute to The Empire Strikes Back, and is a testament to the talent, imagination, and dedication of Star Wars fans.

And now, The Empire Strike Back Uncut is here for all of us to enjoy. (via Boing Boing)



And since I lost the first Uncut feature when I moved my blog, here it is for your viewing pleasure.