Star Trek: First Frontier on Kickstarter

[Philip Guyott]

Interesting. That looks like the guy at the turbolift doors, and the haser rifle. So if he's April, who's that in the Command seat in the first picture?

The guy at the turbolift doors is Lt. Commander McCain played by Paul Telfer.
The guy in the command seat is Captain Robert April played by Robert Pralgo

Here is the cast listing with some IMDB links:

Captain Robert April - Robert Pralgo
Dr. Sarah April - Tara Ochs
John April - Barry Corbin
Lieutenant Tai - Diany Rodriguez
Lieutenant Lyra - Brianna Ferris
Captain Collins - Stan Harrington
Lt. Commander McCain - Paul Telfer
Ensign Brooks - Brandon T. Wilson
Lt. Commander Young - Mark Ashworth
Yeoman Nichols - Autumn Dawn
Admiral Taylor - Robert Bryan Davis
Lieutenant Grace April - Natalie Pero
Commander Corbin - Vince Canlas
Dr. Richard Daystrom - J. Todd Smith
Counselor Lynch - April Billingsley
Empress Lysix - Deborah Childs
Captain Jelland - Keith Brooks
Lt. Commander Kelley - Courtney Hogan
Lt. Shire - TJ Garland
Technician / Engineering Crew Member - David Plunkett
Commander Wickley - Adam Minarovich
Lt. Garland - Sean Goulding
Funeral Mother - Athena Bitzis
Funeral Son - Richard Kohberger
Lt. Caldwell - Nick Marinelli
Prisoner #2 - Trevor Garner
Tan Shirt 1 / Technician - David Plunkett
Blue Shirt 1 / Corbin - Vince Canlas
The Creature - Lex Lewis

Using models is idiotic for one reason, budget. Most people have no idea what it takes to shoot a model effectively for film. It is a huge under taking. Yeah, sounds cute. But it is like a director wanting to shoot on film these days. Extravagant indulgence.

Hi Alec, still under construction, but it seems to be coming along nicely

 

[Maurice]

Well, that saucer top is an... interesting set of choices.

OMG I disagree entirely on your preference for Brian Gross's take on Kirk as opposed to Vic's. Brian is a wimp version of Kirk. I don't have anything against Brian. I just think he plays him too laid back. I thought he was out acted in Mind Sifter by Brandon Stacy.

Um, you're replying to the sock-puppet of someone (Alec Peters) who was banned three different times long ago.

 

[Tom]

Well, that saucer top is an... interesting set of choices.


Um, you're replying to the sock-puppet of someone (Alec Peters) who was banned three different times long ago.

The Trekbbs ghost of Alec. LOL

 

[Philip Guyott]

The Trekbbs ghost of Alec. LOL

IT'S A G-G-G-GHOST

Terrifying

 

[Nightowl1701]

Credit where it's due to Kenny Smith and company. I honestly did not think he had it in him. Looking forward to the finished product.

 

[RCAM]

IT'S A G-G-G-GHOST

Terrifying

He looks like the guy from a ghost-hunting show who walks around yelling: "Come on out, ghost! Try me on for size!" And then he screams when he feels a slight breeze.

 

[Philip Guyott]

First Frontier have now finished their 11 foot shooting miniature of the Enterprise.

 

[OpenMaw]

Holy s***!

 

[Karzak]

Using models is idiotic for one reason, budget. Most people have no idea what it takes to shoot a model effectively for film. It is a huge under taking. Yeah, sounds cute. But it is like a director wanting to shoot on film these days. Extravagant indulgence.

The above quote, as we now know is from none other than Alec Peters himself, using one of his many burner handles, RedOmega.

It's all the more ironic and completely highlights his inherent hypocrisy and general stupidity that after making such comments, he felt no compunction about having his photo taken recently with the finished model he was so vehemently critical of in that post:

 

[dmac]

The above quote, as we now know is from none other than Alec Peters himself, using one of his many burner handles, RedOmega.

It's all the more ironic and completely highlights his inherent hypocrisy that after making such comments, he felt no compunction about having his photo taken recently with the finished model he was so vehemently critical of in that post:

Will you STOP scaring me like that!
Worse than Freddy, wish someone would banish that face from the net.

 

[Noname Given]

The above quote, as we now know is from none other than Alec Peters himself, using one of his many burner handles, RedOmega.

It's all the more ironic and completely highlights his inherent hypocrisy and general stupidity that after making such comments, he felt no compunction about having his photo taken recently with the finished model he was so vehemently critical of in that post:

But hey:

"Alec might have gotten away with it too; if it weren't for you meddling kids!"

[Disclaimer: "Scooby-Doo" © Hanna-Barbera Productions - above line used without permission, but hey, I think it falls under 'parody' in this instance... ]

 

[F. King Daniel]

I'd never heard of this. It certainly looks interesting. I guess as something that was well into production pre-guidelines everyone involved is hoping it's exempt?

 

[Nightowl1701]

The ultimate cut off point, I'm reckoning, is the debut of DSC. If they can get their film out before then, or maybe before year's end, the studio will be more willing to look the other way.

Then again, given who this particular production is affiliated with, maybe not so much...

 

[Philip Guyott]

The guy behind this film put up all the money himself, so for his sake I really hope fan film can still go forward. However as they have not long finished the shooting miniature I am guessing they still have a lot of post production to get through.

Then again, given who this particular production is affiliated with, maybe not so much...

I do not believe that First Frontier has any affiliation with Alec Peters. The model was on display in the same venue that Axanar was using for their panel, that is all. Many others would have used the same room for different panel's and the model would have been on display for them also.

 

[Wowbagger]

I have a tremendous weakness for Montalban font.

 

[CRM-114]

How long until we hear about a notice from CBS gently reminding them their poster needs to conform to the guidelines?

 

[Sean_McCormick]

Since this is a standalone film, that was in production before the guidelines were issued, my guess would be: never.

 

[Ryan Thomas Riddle]

Since this is a standalone film, that was in production before the guidelines were issued, my guess would be: never.

Also, they're guidelines not rules. Productions are free to ignore them, but they risk awaking the dragon, depending on how far they push it.

 

[Nightowl1701]

One step closer to reality...

Editing and scoring reportedly done, miniature work shot over the holidays. Sounds like this thing's about ready to go.

 

[KennyB]

I'm only counting on Axanar right now, though. They proved they can at least film something and get it released.

Sorry just saw this old post........#hindsight