WHAT IS TREKLANTA?
Photo Courtesy of Treklanta.
What is Treklanta you ask? Well in simple terms, Treklanta was formerly known as TrekTrax Atlanta, which is an annual science fiction convention held in Atlanta, Georgia. Treklanta is dedicated to space opera in general but in particularly (duh) Star Trek (which happened to be one of my most favorite shows growing up). Treklanta places a special emphasis on fan-based events, activities, programming and productions - such as the small (now local) production company I'm with - Potemkin Pictures.
Potemkin Pictures produces Project: Potemkin, Starship Tristan, Battlecruiser Kupok, Starship Deimos (which by the way I am a principal character), and the newly soon to be cast Starship Endeavor. If you follow my Youtube, Facebook and Twitter accounts, you will no doubt see many postings of various episodes from each of these filming projects. As well as some still shots of my handiwork in SFX, HMUA and as assistant director.
(hint - go watch! Also note that there will be an Open House for Potemkin Pictures Studios)
Potemkin Pictures Studio 3A, Pelham, Alabama 35124
Saturday, June 25 at 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, June 25 at 9 AM - 5 PM
An open house of our new "studios" in Pelham, Alabama. Come tour our sets, chat with our cast and crew, and meet your fellow fans! Completely FREE to Everyone! Need more information? Contact Potemkin Pictures directly here - Contact US
It's duly note that Treklanta's first three conventions held in 2011, 2012 and 2013 were exclusively devoted to - what else ...but the Star Trek franchise!! However, in 2014, Treklanta expanded its focus to include other space opera franchises such as Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly and Babylon 5. Treklanta is the home of the Miss Klingon Empire Beauty Pageant and the Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards.
So why am I dedicating my very first post of May 2016 (and for entertainment) to this venue? HELLO.... Because (1) I'm involved in a fan film production (Potemkin Pictures) on various levels from a principal actor (2 characters in Starship Deimos) to assistant director to SFX/HMUA and wardrobe and (2) for Potemkin Pictures having several episodes nominated for awards - with my good friend William C. Searcy, a very talented stage actor, who was also the writer and featured actor of the newly award-winning "Starship Tristan: Moving Day", which won "Best Short Film" at the 2nd annual Independent Star Trek Fan Film Festival presented at Treklanta! I have to give props to my people!!
Photo Courtesy of Treklanta. Winners present to accept their awards.
Note: William C. Searcy is the third guy, the tall one, with a full beard!
So without further yapping... I will give you the Press Release from Treklanta as was given to me!
Photo Courtesy of Treklanta..
PRESS RELEASE
April 18, 2016
2016 Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards Winners Announced
ATLANTA—The 2016 Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards were presented at and by Treklanta on April 17, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia.
The 17 films selected for review were released during calendar year 2015 and met a short list of eligibility requirements as established by Treklanta. They include Battlecruiser Kupok, “Battle of Alawanir;” Dreadnought Dominion, “Anchors Aweigh” and “Haunted;” Project: Potemkin, “We Few...,” “Frazier's Angels,” “The Chair,” “Third Watch,” “Do No Harm” and “Ladies Night Out;” Star Trek Continues, “The White Iris” and “Divided We Stand;” Star Trek: Eye of the Tempest; Star Trek: Intrepid, “Transposition;” Star Trek: Natures Hunger, “The Starfleet Screw Up,” “Why Toto Can't Join Starfleet” and “Scorned at the Captain's Table;” Star Trek: Renegades, “Pilot;” and Starship Tristan, “Moving Day.”
The panel of judges included Diana Dru Botsford, Keith R. A. DeCandido, Ken Feinberg, Matthew M. Foster, Andrew Greenberg, David Orange, Emmett Plant and Rick Sternbach. The Masters of Ceremonies were Eric L. Watts and Brian Holloway. The presenters included this year’s Treklanta Guests of Honor Carel Struycken, Tracee Lee Cocco, Jack Stauffer and John & Bjo Trimble.
The finalists in each of the 13 categories included in the competition were announced on the Awards’ Facebook page in early April. The winners announced at Treklanta are:
BEST SPECIAL & VISUAL EFFECTS
Star Trek: Renegades, “Pilot”
Bing Bailey, Roland Baron, Keith Beltramini, Matt Boardman, Chris Dawson, Keaira Finlay, Justin Gates, Adrianne Grady, Marc Hampson, Tommy Kraft, Gina Lockhart, Jon Macht, Jose L. Marin, Julie McCartney, Kevin Quattro, Tobias Richter, Ali Ries, Michael Struck, Ronnie Ursenbach, Yoshi Vu, Jesse Woodward
BEST SOUND DESIGN, EDITING & MIXING
Star Trek: Renegades, “Pilot”
Ralph M. Miller, Tom Haigh, Adrianne Grady
BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC
Star Trek Continues, “The White Iris”
Andy Farber, George Duning, Gerald Fried,
Ivan Ditmars, Vic Mignogna
BEST MAKEUP & HAIRSTYLING
Star Trek: Renegades, “Pilot”
Rick L. Baker, Jacqueline Goehner, Lisa Hansell, Kwame Head, Corina Hernandez, Ryan T. Husk, Jyll King, Ana Laverde, Christy Maurer, Monique Paredes, Tommy Pietch, Calli Rammel, Vyvy Tran, Tim Vittetoe, Cody J. Wilkins, Aubriana Zurilgen
BEST COSTUMING
Star Trek: Renegades, “Pilot”
Deborah Hartwell, Jodi Freeman, Chen Chheav Ly
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Star Trek: Renegades, “Pilot”
Scott Nakada
BEST GUEST ACTOR OR ACTRESS
Colin Baker
“Amphidamas,” Star Trek Continues
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR OR ACTRESS
Michele Specht
“Dr. Elise McKennah,” Star Trek Continues
BEST LEAD ACTOR OR ACTRESS
Todd Haberkorn
“Mr. Spock,” Star Trek Continues
BEST DIRECTOR
Tim Russ
Star Trek: Renegades, “Pilot”
BEST ORIGINAL STORY OR SCREENPLAY
Star Trek: Renegades, “Pilot”
Ethan H. Calk, Sky Douglas Conway, Jack Treviño
BEST DRAMATIC PRESENTATION, SHORT FORM (30 minutes or less)
Starship Tristan
“Moving Day”
BEST DRAMATIC PRESENTATION, LONG FORM (31 minutes or more)
Star Trek Continues
“The White Iris”
The award plaques presented were sponsored by Alec Peters and Axanar Productions.
For more information about the Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards, please visit www.treklanta.org or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
CONTACT
Eric L. Watts
Chairman, Treklanta
PHOTO CAPTION
Treklanta Chairman Eric L. Watts, Jack Stauffer (Battlestar Galactica), William C. Searcy (Starship Tristan), Tracee Lee Cocco (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Bjo Trimble, John G. Trimble, Carel Struycken (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Patrick Stew... uh, no; Brian Holloway, Treklanta Director of Star Trek Programming. Photo Courtesy of Treklanta.
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