About this project
GLX 1973 is a senior thesis film, which went into preproduction in July 2011. It is a dramatic representation of the events leading to the creation of Star Wars. The story focuses on a young George Lucas as he tries to land the movie deal to make the original Star Wars. As George struggles with getting his project off the ground, he explores his thoughts on whether or not a filmmaker can make a film as well as get the opportunity to experience it like his audience will.
Principle photography began in October 2011. As of this time we have 12 scenes shot. In order to complete this project we have six more scenes to shoot and process for digital editing. Of those six, we have very important scenes, two scenes set in Los Angeles, and another in front of a theater with vintage cars, and lastly one special effects sequence to be shot in front of a green screen.
On January 16, 2012 we released a teaser trailer for GLX 1973.
At this point GLX 1973 has been completely financed by the students involved in addition to costs accrued from simply attending school. The film is being shot on 16mm, which is very costly and requires special processing to enable digital editing. To date we have shot nine 400-foot rolls of Kodak Vision III. We have spent a considerable amount of money recreating 1973 through props and costumes, which were purchased online and at thrift stores in order to better guarantee an authentic feel to the time period.
While we have accomplished quite a bit on our own, our personal funds are beginning to dry up. We turn to your gracious donations to help pay for 16mm film, developing of the film, props, and location fees. In addition, we need to send a cast and crew of four to Los Angeles in March to film two scenes. Ideally we need $9,000.00 to complete this project, despite our set goal of $6,000.00.
Rewards
Some of the rewards are props from GLX 1973. Props and DVDs will ship as soon as the production is complete. In addition, the director has donated many items from his personal Star Wars collection to help fund this project. These items will ship in April. Below is a link to photos of the rewards.
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Production Photos
For more photos and updates on GLX 1973 visit us on our Facebook page. And please don't forget to like our page.
http://www.facebook.com/GLX1973
Meet the Team.
Starring Doug Vito and Adam Wories.
Producer John Anslow
Executive Producer Andrew Tu
Director of Photography Logan Horberg
Writer and Director Casey Lambert
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A thank you on the GLX 1973 Facebook page. Check us out at www.facebook.com/GLX1973
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A signed thank you card from Casey Lambert, John Anslow, Logan Horberg, Doug Vito, and Andrew Tu.
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A DVD copy of GLX 1973 and Andrew Tu's film, El Muchachos and a thank you card.
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You will get a thank you in the film credits. Plus a DVD and a thank you card.
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Original concept art (2011) of Darth Vader by Tim Nickens used on screen in GLX 1973. Plus a DVD, thank you card, and a thank you in the film credits.
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Original concept art (2011) of Han Solo by Tim Nickens used on screen in GLX 1973. Plus a DVD, thank you card, and a thank you in the film credits.
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Original concept art (2011) of Stormtrooper by Tim Nickens used on screen in GLX 1973. Plus a DVD, thank you card, and a thank you in the film credits.
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Original concept art (2011) of a Star Destroyer by Tim Nickens used on screen in GLX 1973. Plus a DVD, thank you card, and a thank you in the film credits.
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Original concept art (2011) of the Millennium Falcon by Tim Nickens used on screen in GLX 1973. Plus a DVD, thank you card, and a thank you in the film credits.
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A 1978 Kenner Luke Skywalker X-Wing Pilot (Loose). This Luke is graded and incased by Action Figure Authority. It is uncirculated, meaning it has never been played with. It's grade is AFA U85. AFA # 17610859. Plus a DVD, thank you card, and a thank you in the film credits.
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A 1978 Kenner Chewbacca (Loose). This Chewbacca is graded and incased by Action Figure Authority. It is uncirculated, meaning it has never been played with. It's grade is AFA U85. AFA # 12937616. Plus a DVD, thank you card, and a thank you in the film credits.
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A 1982 ATARI 2600 The Empire Strikes Back Game and a 1983 ATARI 2600 Jedi Arena Game. Both factory sealed. Both games are graded and incased by Video Game Authority. Both are uncirculated; never being displayed on a store shelf. Both came out of a sealed factory shipping case. Video Game Authority opened the shipping case and placed these games in there own hard plastic case. Both received a grade of U85 Near Mint + VGA numbers 78263659 and 79530143. Plus a DVD, thank you card, and a thank you in the film credits.
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A 1977 Kenner TIE Fighter (Loose). This Fighter is graded and incased by Action Figure Authority. It is uncirculated; it has never been played with. It came out of a sealed box and was assembled by Action Figure Authority. It's grade is AFA U80. AFA # 10271135. Please note this fighter has yellowed slightly in a few spots due to age. Plus a DVD, thank you card, and a thank you in the film credits.
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A 2011 Gentle Giant Star Wars Jawa (Vinyl Cape, sealed in package). This is a limited edition collectible sold only at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con. This Jawa is graded and incased by Action Figure Authority. It received a grade of AFA 85 (C85 B85 F90). AFA # 10693544 Plus a DVD, thank you card, and a thank you in the film credits.
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A 2008 Legacy Millennium Falcon used on camera in GLX 1973. This Falcon is over 2 1/2 feet long. Plus a DVD, thank you card, and a thank you in the film credits.
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THE BOBA FETT REWARD!!! A 1981 Kenner Slave I spaceship (Loose). This ship is graded and incased by Action Figure Authority. It is uncirculated; it has never been played with. It came out of a sealed box and was assembled by Action Figure Authority. It received a grade of AFA U85 Near Mint. AFA # 15993472 AND!!! A 1979 Kenner Boba Fett (Loose) This Boba Fett has been graded and incased by Action Figure Authority. It received a grade of AFA 85 Near Mint. AFA # 11270831 Plus a DVD, thank you card, and a thank you in the film credits.
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I am a film student and U.S. Marine Veteran currently working on his thesis film project, GLX 1973. My production team and I study at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. GLX 1973 is my third film.
