The Hunt For Gollum - FANBOYS GONE WILD!!

I don't quite know what to say.

I have been seeing this Tweet bounce around Twitter for a week or so and I went to have a look.

It seems that some Fanboys have been inspired to produce their own movie inspired by "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Now, don't laugh... Fanboys, whether Trekkies, Star Wars or Harry Potter or some other variety take their subjects very seriously and over the years Fanboy productions, because of their quality and watchability, have become legend.

Fanboy production (IMO) is an unsung hero of Indie Film, a genre underappreciated and often marginalized and ignored.

I think this 40 minute movie "The Hunt For Gollum," which will be released FREE on the Internet May 3rd will continue in this great tradition. I am blown away with what these guys are pulling of. They have my respect.

Check out the trailer and take a look at the incredible website they have put up. Below is pasted only a fraction of the information.

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Pericles_Lewnes
Twitter User - loopmovie

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http://www.thehuntforgollum.com
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From The Site:

About
The Hunt For Gollum is an unofficial not for profit short film by a group of enthusiast filmmakers. As a Lord of the Rings Fan Film, we are not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate or New Line Cinema and are producing this project as an entirely non commercial film. As with other fan films we are making this purely for the enjoyment of the material and the experience of making a high quality low budget film.

So Far...
Production began in early 2007 when writer-director Chris Bouchard started adapting the script from the Appendices of The Lord of the Rings. Since then, the first three days of filming were completed in September 2007 on location in N Wales.

Free Distribution
As a non-profit production, the entire film will be released online for FREE download only on the internet on www.hunt4gollum.com

Collaborative Film Making
Making a high quality non-profit film would not be possible without the commitment of a large number of talented cast and crew. This production has been open to everyone for collaboration, and as a result, the passion for this project has drawn together a diverse blend of working professionals, students and youth from every walk of life.

Disclaimer
The Hunt For Gollum is a non-profit film being made for private use, and is not intended for sales of any sort. No money is being made from this film, and no one was paid to make it. It is in no way affiliated with, or sponsored or approved, by Tolkien Enterprises, the heirs or estate of J.R.R. Tolkien, Peter Jackson, New Line Cinema, HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. or any of their repective affiliates or licensees. The content is for the private use of the downloader and should not be sold, rented, or used for any commercial enterprise in any way, shape, or form. We make no claim to any characters, storylines, prop designs, names, logos or situations that are trademarked, copyrighted or otherwise protected by federal, state, international or other intellectual property law. This work is produced solely for the personal, uncompensated enjoyment of ourselves and other Tolkien fans.
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Pericles_Lewnes
Twitter - loopmovie