Fanboys (2003 film)

Infobox_Film
name = Fanboys


director = Peter Haynes
producer = Hwei Ling Ow
Peter Haynes
writer = Peter Haynes
starring = Andrew Glover
Carl Sigvertsen
Brian Moore
Hwei Ling Ow
Julian Bravery
distributor = HaynesFilms
TheForce.Net
released = 2003
runtime = 29 min.
language = English
imdb_id = 0414001
music = Bill Norris
awards =
budget =

"Fanboys" is a fan film from New Zealand that made its debut on the internet in 2003. Set a few days before the release of "" in 1999, the film follows a "Star Wars" fan who is recruited by a group of rebels, seemingly from the real "Star Wars" universe, to steal a copy of the film before its release to aid their cause. However, their motives and backstory turn out to be even more interesting, and many humorous situations and double-crosses ensue.

The film both pokes fun at and shows affection towards die-hard fans of all kinds, and has proved popular with audiences online.

The film was directed by Peter Haynes, who followed up this film in 2004 with "Feel the Force", a mockumentary about Jedi street preachers in Auckland, New Zealand.

The film's lead actor, Andrew Glover, was later cast in the role of the title monster in the 2004 horror film "Boogeyman".

Credited cast

*Andrew Glover - Markus
*Brian Moore - Tuten Wan Losang
*Hwei Ling Ow - Mara Pauashell
*Carl Sigvertsen - Dack Novahopper
*Joel Williams - Anthony
*Julian Bravery - Leet
*Peter Haynes - Comic Shop Guy
*Sook Fern Chan - Pilot
*Matthew Darragh - Passenger

External links

* [http://www.haynesfilm.com HaynesFilm] - Filmmaker's website
*imdb title|id=0414001|title=Fanboys
* [http://www.theforce.net/fanfilms/shortfilms/fanboys/index.asp "Fanboys"] at TheForce.net
* [http://www.nzshortfilm.com/film,287.sm "Fanboys"] at NZShortFilm.com
* [http://www.runleiarun.com/fanfilms/fanboys.html "Fanboys" review] at "The Fan Film Menace"