Following the controversial lawsuit against the fan-made production Star Trek: Axanar – which was reportedly dropped following the intervention of Star Trek Beyond helmer Justin Lin and producer J.J. Abrams – CBS and Paramount have now introduced a set of guidelines for Trekkies looking to express their love for the franchise with their own productions.
“Star Trek fandom is like no other,” reads the official announcement. “Your support, enthusiasm and passion are the reasons that Star Trek has flourished for five decades and will continue long into the future. You are the reason the original Star Trek series was rescued and renewed in 1968, and the reason it has endured as an iconic and multi-generational phenomenon that has spawned seven television series and 13 movies. Throughout the years, many of you have expressed your love for the franchise through creative endeavors such as fan films. So today, we want to show our appreciation by bringing fan films back to their roots.”
“The heart of these fan films has always been about expressing one’s love and passion for Star Trek. They have been about fan creativity and sharing unique stories with other fans to show admiration for the TV shows and movies. These films are a labor of love for any fan with desire, imagination and a camera. We want to support this innovation and encourage celebrations of this beloved cultural phenomenon. It is with this perspective in mind that we are introducing a set of guidelines at Star Trek Fan Films. Thank you for your ongoing and steadfast enthusiasm and support, which ensure that Star Trek will continue to inspire generations to come.”
You can read the new guidelines for fan films here.
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Originally published June 23, 2016. Updated November 13, 2019.
