WHEN STAR WARS WENT ROGUE
Star War is what we will be discussing taking you all down your memory lane.
The third week of December is fast approaching, and for science fiction film
enthusiasts, that mean the end of a two-year wait for The Last Jedi.
If the name doesn’t ring a bell, here’s a little bit of background.
The Last Jedi is the eighth instalment in the Star Wars film series, an epic space
opera that began with 1977’s Star Wars (which was later renamed as Episode
IV: A New Hope).
The series is both commercially and critically acclaimed, with all seven films
having been nominated for Academy Awards, and the series as a whole being
among the highest-grossing of all time.
A worldwide popular culture phenomenon, the series is augmented by
numerous forms of media, including a planned spin-off anthology series.
The first of this series, Rogue One, was released last year, and occurs
chronologically before the very first film in the series.

The release of Rogue One was preceded by the ‘Go Rogue'Campaign, which
invited fans from all over the world to create their own short films or skits
based on the franchise, usingStar Wars toys and merchandise.
The Campaign featured a four-partfan-made seriescalled 'Go Rogue', along
with a contest for fans around the world.
Commandeered by a group of ‘rebel super-fans’, theGo Rogue series describes
the story of JynErso, the protagonist of Rogue One, and her group of rebels as
they attempt to steal the Galactic Empire's plans for the superweapon they are
building.
The GoRogue chapter made in stop motion animation, using the line of toys
released in anticipation of Rogue One.
Some additional visual effects were provided by Hasbro's Star Wars StudioFX
application.
Along with the animated series, the#GoRogue Contest was launched as a
showcase of Star Wars fans' creativity, where theyshared their 'Rogue Stories'
set in a galaxy far, far away.
While most entries were animated, there were some live-action short films
going head to head with animation in the contest.
Seven of these ‘rebels' were ultimately chosen as winners, with the prize being
a chance to attend a special pre-release screening of Rogue One and tour the
Rancho Obi-Wan (which boasts the world’s largest collection of Star Wars
memorabilia).

Despite the thematic range of presentation, the uniting (and, one may even
say, deciding) factors in the winning films were an impeccable quality of
production, strong scriptwriting and unique visual storyboard, compelling
character development, and overall entertainment.
Humour plays a major role in the original films, and those that managed to
capture that underlying thread of fun made the cut in the competition.
Without further ado, let us proceed to a brief analysis of the winning entries.
What Will You Become?
The winner in the US/Canada region Adult category was Joel E. from Oregon,
USA.
A brilliant animated short, the film features LEGO versions of the Rogue One
characters discussing future plans immediately after the events of the film.
Made in stop motion animation and featuring clever references from the
series and modern culture like the accompanying series, it makes for an
engaging watch.

One Force
Ian M. from Indiana, USA submitted the winning entry in the children’s
category from the US/Canada region.
A stop motion animation featuring the Rogue One character toys, the film is a
touching narrative of an incident which teaches Cassian's reprogrammed
Imperial droid how five can be 'one'.
At a meeting of Jyn and her rebels, it is pointed out that to win against the
Empire; they will have to become one.
The droid is unable to comprehend how five people canbecome one when
they are attacked by Stormtroopers.
The group defeats the soldiers by working in unity, and the droid realizes that
all of them will have to work as one unit, The Rogue One.

Krennic'sWish
This entry by Luke H. from Ontario, Canada was selected in the Teen category
from the US/Canada region.
It focuses on Director Krennic, who is the military leader of the Galactic
Empire.
His Stormtrooper guards are unable to carry out simple jobs properly, and he
requests new and better ones from Darth Vader, who gives him 'Death
Troopers'.
The short film is unique as it combines clay models of the characters (Krennic,
the escaped Wookie) and the set with toys (the Troopers, Darth Vader) for a
uniquely stylized stop motion effect combining classic and contemporary
techniques.

The Last Transmission
Made by Tan Gin K. from Malaysia, this short film was selected from among
the entries from Southeast Asia.
It is a live-action sequence depicting the sending of the last transmission, to
find Jyn Erso.
A group of rebels are trying to escapefrom the Empire troops, but their luck is
running out as they are killed one by one.
As the last rebel dies, the transmission goes out, keeping the rebel dream
alive.

Timmy: UnaHistoriade Star Wars(Timmy: A History of Star Wars)
This entry by Jose C. was selected from Mexico.Blending live action with stop
motion, the film depicts a toddler playing with the Star Wars toys.
Playacting the scenarios of Jyn's attempt to thwart the Empire from gaining
the plans and parts needed to build their superweapon.
At the end, the toddler puts the toys away, effectively ending the imaginary
events.

A Droid's Legacy
This entry from Germany is by Bernd P. A live action short film, it features the
iconic C-3PO and R2-D2.
After their pod crashes in a desert, C3PO dismisses R2 as being unnecessary,
the twogo their separate ways.R2.
While exploring and discovers a defective K-2SO droid carrying a data stick
with plans for the Empire’s superweapon.
However, R2 is shortly discovered by aJawa, tying up with the events of A New
Hope.
Naming Convention
Selected from the Australia/New Zealand zone, this short film was made by
Doug T. A stop motion animation made using Star Wars LEGO characters.
The film focuses on a conversation between Darth Vader and Emperor
Palpatine of the Galactic Empire, who is trying to come up with a name for his
new weapon.

After numerous (and hilarious) suggestions that are met with silence from a
stoic Darth Vader, Palpatine arrives at the iconic name 'Death Star'.
The Star Wars franchise has a huge and dedicated following around the world.
They also organise events every year such as the Star Wars Celebration or the
Go Rogue Campaign to keep the spirit alive.
If you would like to know more about them, or learn techniques that you can
use to be a participant in these events and competitions, do stop by your
nearest MAAC centre.
Here you will be given the proper knowledge on how to do so by our faculty members
along with new opportunity to experience.
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