(68) Starship Melbourne, Project Defiant, and other releases from Vance Major Owen

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Starship Melbourne is a Vance Major production.  See below the red line for other Star Trek Fan Films by Vance Major Owen.

Vance Major Owen lives in Junction City, Kansas.

6/4/2018, there is a fundraiser for "The Lexington Adventures."  One of the films they have produced is listed below. Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/thelexingtonadventures

Vance Major Owen's own playlist with the order of films:  https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmKxi5xAVJrJuLkreoPnHq-nAc2wIt4_t&ctoken=4qmFsgIuEiRWTFBMbUt4aTV4QVZKckp1TGtyZW9QbkhxLW5BYzJ3SXQ0X3QaBkNCVSUzRA%253D%253D

His google page: https://plus.google.com/+VanceMajor

Between Dec 3 - 8, Vance Major uploaded 56 videos to his YouTube channel. They are shown below in the order that they were published..

The Scribbler: A Star Trek Fan Production (16:21)
Phantom: A Star Trek Fan Production (14:47)
Full Circle: Constar edition (6:13)
The Damage Report: A Star Trek Fan Production (7:03)
At Your Own Risk: A Star Trek Fan Production (4:46)
The 11th Hour: A Star Trek Fan Production (11:26)
Change: Constar edition (15:38)
December Was Grey: A Star Trek Fan Production (14:57)
Wonderwall pt 2: A Star Trek Fan Production (14:34)
Wonderwall: A Star Trek Fan Production (7:42)
Faith:A Star Trek Fan Production (10:36)
Deadline: A Star Trek Fan Film (7:34)
A Closer Look: A Star Trek Fan Production (4:49)
Shakedown: A Star Trek Fan Production (13:52)
Just Another Day: A Star Trek Fan Production (4:26)
Persona: Constar edition (12:12)
Only Human: A Star Trek Fan Production (3:28)
Find My Way Back: A Star Trek Fan Production (6:05)
Nightmare: Constar edition (3:32)
The Darkness Within:A Star Trek Fan Production (13:39)
Ring of Fire: A Star Trek Fan Production (9:31)
All Roads Lead to Home: A Star Trek Fan Production (17:10)
Smoke & Mirrors:A Star Trek Fan Production (17:04)
One More Day: A Star Trek Fan Production (22:03)
Too The Stars: A Star Trek Fan Production (18:13)
Like Killing Two Birds: A Star Trek Fan Production (8:51)
Unresolved: A Star Trek Fan Production (5:15)
Splashdown:A Star Trek Fan Production (10:27)
Silverstate: A Star Trek Fan Production (11:06)
THE JUNCTION: A Star Trek Fan Production (6:02)
My Responsibility: A Star Trek Fan Production (5:10)
Crying Wolf: Constar edition (7:24)
The Last Word: A Star Trek Fan Production (6:33)
Connections:A Star Trek Fan Production (5:13)
Principles Before Personalities: A Star Trek Fan Production (3:54)
Lexington Adventures - Rise of the Tribbles: Constar edition (8:13)
The Situation Room: A Star Trek Fan Production (13:02)
Mr. O'Sullivan's Bakery: Constar edition (9:44)
The Gauntlet: A Star Trek Fan Production (8:56)
Stand with Me: Constar edition (8:48)
Old Wounds: Constar edition (4:25)
Passion Lost: A Star Trek Fan Production (6:38)
Time's Echo: Constar edition (5:30)
If I Wait Here Long Enough: A Star Trek Fan Production (12:50)
Beacon: A Star Trek Fan Production (7:14)
Consequences: A Star Trek Fan Film (6:30)
Take My Leave - A Star Trek Fan Production (9:47)
Break Free: A Star Trek Fan Production (32:01)
Resistance: Constar edition (4:16)
Command Decisions: A Star Trek Fan Production (4:49)
Setting The Stage: A Star Trek Fan Production (4:04)
Project Defiant - Dark Glimmer: Special Edition (4:00)
Command and conquer:Special Edition (10:40)
Project Defiant - The Hill: Special Edition (17:03)
Persona: Special Edition (9:55)
Gemini: Special Edition (8:47)
The Best Things: Special Edition (27:17)
Penpals: A Star Trek Fan Production Special Edition (3:01)
The Hunt: A Star Trek Fan Production Special Edition (1:38)
First Duty: A Star Trek Fan Production Special Edition (4:52)
Chain of command: special edition (8:38)
Without Reward: Special Edition (7:26)
Around the World and Forever: Special Edition (15:22)
Minard: Special Edition (7:58)
The Mind's Eye: Special Edition (5:22)

The Valhalla Stone:Special Edition In this special edition, its seen thru the eyes of a Constar Contemporary, tying the Valiant era to the more modern trek landscape. In the log, the origins of the quadlithium, the friendship of Minard and Bishop, and the beginning of a legacy https://youtu.be/rKcLn10HkBo (16:19) 5 Dec 2019

Cageless: Special Edition Seen thru the eyes of a Constar contemporary, its after the mission to Talos IV, with the crew of the USS Enterprise split up, Captain Pike embarks on a mission that will affect a certain engineer's destiny https://youtu.be/jdU0Fn-A4lk (5:02) 5 Dec 2019

Discover: Special Edition In this special edition, its seen thru the eyes of a Constar Contemporary, tying the Valiant era to the more modern trek landscape. In the log, Engineer Minard helps a friend who is struggling to find her place. https://youtu.be/mh4PAYDEKtU (4:06) 5 Dec 2019

The mirror universe.... Constar Chronicles A sneak peak for this upcoming weekend https://youtu.be/hvRQi7j0MHk (1:40) 3 Dec 2019

26. The Ancient Light: Special Edition from No Budget Productions.
Originally released 27 Nov 2017, "The Ancient Light," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTcuIdkXgos (5:42) Unlisted as at Dec 8, 2019.
In this special edition, its seen thru the eyes of a Constar Contemporary, tying the Valiant era to the more modern trek landscape. In the log, see Minard start his journey of helping ppl, and how that journey can have devastating consequences. https://youtu.be/aGyBtcMeGxQ (6:40) 5 Dec 2019

Starship Melbourne, produced by ShadowStorm Studios at Starbase Studios,  Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/USSMELBOURNE  Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWdRksFK_uo (1:52) (January 2016).  A

March 25, 2017, released Part 1 of their introductory episode, "Stormfront,"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YP1CP3z41g(11:26).  Facebook posting: https://www.facebook.com/USSMELBOURNE/videos/739689789754409/ (11:27) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmEzu6xVMA-nzyEK5qBsyA
Starbase Studio informed me that this project is lead by Vance Major Owen whose Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/vance.major?fref=ts&__mref=message_bubble. (note made June 23, 2016)  Starbase Studios has links for them to another Facebook page, too, https://www.facebook.com/Shadowstormstudios/?fref=ts.

Stormfront, Part 2 (Released 7/20/2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lT-quwyEtg (14:14)

On July 4, 2016, they released "Penpals," a short crossover with Starship Valiant, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUcLVpt_fXo (1:10) Unlisted as at Dec 09 2019

On Sept. 27, 2016, a short response was released, PenPals2, a Star Trek Fan Production,  from Starship Melbourne, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sk0QRS-lNg (1:23)

Trailer released 10/25/2016:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=C1VKApZNQhk (1:00)
Multiple postings Late January 2017 show continued activity.

Released February 14, 2017,  a short 'commercial' for Valentine's Day, "VGer for Women,"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xECE19z6V0I(0:31).

Released April 14, 2017, The Hunt a short film from aboard the USS Melbourne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSRaT2jjPNE(1:11)

Released June 17, 2017, a short film, "First Duty," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AmHRTg8jWE(4:23)

Released 6/18/2017, "VGer for Men," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynpjjEjthuw(0:36)

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The following films are Vance Major Owen productions, but not part of Starship Melbourne.

Project Defiant, set in the Mirror Universe.

One (released 3rd), "The Hill" (Mirror Universe) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrfRJJ5vB48 (16:04).  With Producer's commentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No1Rjv_wHSs (16:04)

Two (released 1st) Prequel to "Dark Glimmer" released 8/11/2017, Command and Conquer
Meanwhile, in the Mirror Universe, the Dreadnaught Dominion gets a new captain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDgt-ftdvhA(9:33).

Three (released 2nd), "Dark Glimmer" released 6/23/2017(Golden Age, adult fans, costumes, sets, props, CGI, mirror universe), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_dJ1loDp40 (2:48).

A review of Vance Major's 5 films from Resistance through Crying Wolfe (set out in order below): http://www.geekykool.com/the-constar-playlist-a-star-trek-fan-film-series-by-vance-major-owen/

Two, "Resistance." (Silver Age story on Golden Age sets; comments suggest the ship is reactivated for the battle.  Silver Age costumes, CGI, etc. set at Wolf 359.  Adult fans.)
Teaser for "Resistance" released June 4, 2017, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CfQSiHq53s (0:33); Complete short film,  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMnUdh93qS8(3:56).
Review: https://www.reddit.com/user/researchdocs/comments/

Not yet finished: Vintaak Code
Facebook Page:    https://www.facebook.com/defiant1764/

Persons involved include Adam Patrick Mullen.
They posted the following as the "Main Cast" on 5/13/2017:
John Snow  - Captain Paul Baxley
Krystal Willis  - First Officer Yara El-Nath
Rick Vyper  - Science Officer Kai
Mark Bennett - Doctor Shawn Thrasis
Shauntara Phillips - Engineer McKenzie "Mac" Steele
Sally Van der Veer - Comm Officer T’Lan
Kristian James - Ensign Jadan
JulieAnna Rohde - Doctor Kali Zorim

Aboard the Starship Valiant, "Minard"
Three, Review released before the film, "Minard" http://www.geekykool.com/spoiler-free-review-of-star-trek-fan-film-minard/
Released 8/5/2017, "Minard," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twOndMk4ZRs(7:11)



Released 9/10/2017, "Around the World and Forever," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LfbTWf96UQ(15:01)

Released 9/11/2017, "The Valhalla Stone," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLsz94ZP_bo(15:01)
Review: https://www.reddit.com/user/researchdocs/comments/

Released 9/12/2017, "Nightmare," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vG7RCRYbZE(2:59)

Released 9/13/2017, "The Mind's Eye," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA-7npkvnf0(4:24).

Released 9/14/2017, "Old Wounds," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7QNVphQD9k(4:32) or https://www.reddit.com/r/startrek/comments/7hpbvx/old_wounds_a_star_trek_fan_production/

Released 9/15/2017,"Discover," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnGQTJUAdj8(4:06) or https://www.reddit.com/r/startrek/comments/7hy0z3/discover_a_star_trek_fan_production/

Released 9/16/2017, "The Valhalla Stone, Retro Edition," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPhvu9yvArY(15:23).

Reviews of the Minard films released from 9/10-17/2017
1)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Dv9ub3EN8(17:35)
2)  https://fanfilmfactor.com/2017/09/22/vance-major-releases-seven-trek-fan-films-in-seven-days/

Released 11/15/2017,  set aboard the USS Constar with Captain Minard, "Stand With Me," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOKIM65gLtg (8:29).

Released 11/17/2017, "Mr. O'Sullivan's Bakery," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB3633b1K-s(9:49).

Released 11/23/2017, "Cageless," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpfD1iFFxTk(4:40).

Released 11/27/2017, "The Ancient Light," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTcuIdkXgos(5:42).

Released 12/01/2017,  "CRYING WOLF," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIShEjf2y3Q&t=0s(7:24).
Review: https://www.reddit.com/user/researchdocs/comments/
Comments: https://www.reddit.com/r/startrek/comments/7gtz78/crying_wolf_a_star_trek_fan_production/

"Lexington Adventures, Rise of the Tribbles," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MgbNcHuT5I(7:39).

A Review: http://www.geekykool.com/lexington-adventures-rise-of-the-tribbles/

"Without Reward," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMjP9a3XmuA(6:49).

"Gemini," https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=&v=mB0ADVNiIh0(7:41).

" Person ,"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5EdoRd_vzI (12:02).





"Change," https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=&v=ETzyNGdJdvo(15:33).



"Full Circle," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHovZtZ-pcU(6:24).

Final release from this set of films:

"The Best Things," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOgX5gBTAJE(25:50).

The following announces a collaborative effort between Vance Major Owen and MrBonk85: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwChaB_bN1Q (1:28)

Here is the crossover film:  Stunt Doubles: The Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G84_ldN-7zg (5:11)

The Constar Chronicles:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD2-IgBN1oY (2:07)

Time's Echo (Crossover with Dreadnought Dominion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tw1qksFDBA (4:59).

Trailer for The Constar Chronicles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD2-IgBN1oY&t=0s (2:07)

A very short film:  Family: A Star Trek Fan Production,  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9RHxq6pdbE (1:15).

Another trailer for Constar Chronicles:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpAaEbirAnw (2:22)


Vance Major Owen has stated that he considers this a Disco fan film, and it is the first one ever.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnGQTJUAdj8 (4:06).

The following films are productions by Vance Major Owen but do not fit our criteria for Star Trek Fan Films:

The Mariana's Trench: An Orville Fan Film:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtLnWtT5GNw(8:51)