Legend of zelda Fan movie

Originally Posted by Super Fergus

You guys know that this post really isn't much of a fan project?
I know for one, Myself and KRFournier , and a few others are just talking
over possibilities for what would make a Zelda Movie, with no consideration for a fan project.

Either way, if you guys have ideas or a motive to do a fan project,
I'd love to listen, that is all though!

But creating a fan-made video was the original idea, wasn't it?

Sooooooo... we're just contributing to that

Originally Posted by Hylian Sam

But creating a fan-made video was the original idea, wasn't it?

Sooooooo... we're just contributing to that

either way you and i should still write music to potential zelda fan movies.

Originally Posted by Super Fergus

You guys know that this post really isn't much of a fan project?
I know for one, Myself and KRFournier , and a few others are just talking
over possibilities for what would make a Zelda Movie, with no consideration for a fan project.

Either way, if you guys have ideas or a motive to do a fan project,
I'd love to listen, that is all though!

Meh. Maybe if we combine our efforts to compile a large bundle of resources, we can send them to a producer (we must think about who very carefully), and get permission from Nintendo. We've already got two great writers to work on the screenplay, an amateur 3D designer and animator (me), and a fairly competent music team! Perhaps if we send what we have done into a producer, they'll consider hiring a professional team to finish it up and film!

Since we'll initially be the development crew for free, then the producers won't have to spend a ton of money on a professional team. They'll still need one to get a few things done (e.g. filming, improving our scripts, upgrading my 3D models and rigs, and getting a cast), but it won't cost as much because we'll be giving them a ton of things to work with!

And hey, who hasn't been a Zelda fan at least once in their life? By the way, we're gonna have to call Nintendo of America soon and get written permission to send this to a producer.

Honestly, I don't care if our names get put in the credits as "Original Concepts and Design by...". All I want is for there to be an official Legend of Zelda movie.

What you say? No fan-film but an official one?`

Wow. You people are aiming high, I can respect that.

Personally, I don't mind if it's a small fan film or not. I've always wanted to compose the music for a video, and I've always loved Zelda, so... put them together and you have my ultimate dream

I dont think trying to send it off to producers is a very good idea nor is trying to contact nintendo about this. We should keep it low profile so we're no shut down like hero of time was

no producer is gonna pick it up though. nintendo will never agree to make a zelda film. look what happened with super mario, theyll never let that happen again.. producers directors and writers love to change things and ruin em. so its bound to happen

Originally Posted by OcarinaofKeith

either way you and i should still write music to potential zelda fan movies.

Oooorrrr just work together and make a Zelda-themed album.

I'd totally be down for that.

Originally Posted by OcarinaofKeith

no producer is gonna pick it up though. nintendo will never agree to make a zelda film. look what happened with super mario, theyll never let that happen again.. producers directors and writers love to change things and ruin em. so its bound to happen

This. Hollywood has a terrible habit of taking something good and destroying it. One example off the top of my head was the film Troy. The screenplay was actually pretty interesting and I could easily see it have being a great film. Then I actually watched it, and it couldn't have disappointed me more... So I think I would actually prefer that these scripts don't get that much attention yet, and once their respective writers (Super Fergus and KRFournier) have completed them, it's up to them if they want to "bring them to life" through live action, animation etc, or let us use our imaginations to do so.


I've enjoyed reading both scripts so far. Super Fergus, in the last bit I read of yours, when Link is in the Market, it reminded me a lot of Aladdin -- with the cloaked figure unmasking to save some unknown boy from the guard. I started humming "One Step Ahead." I know this is still a first draft and the situations are different, but while reading it felt like "oh an original story...oh now it's Aladdin with Link." I certainly don't mean any bashing by this, though.

I still am enjoying reading so I guess what I am trying to say is I am curious where you will take the story from here; it's a nice original story and I'm sure it will just get better as the pages go on.

I'm keen for making a Zelda themed album!

Dibs producer. ;D

Originally Posted by gwynn

Super Fergus, in the last bit I read of yours, when Link is in the Market, it reminded me a lot of Aladdin -- with the cloaked figure unmasking to save some unknown boy from the guard. I started humming "One Step Ahead." I know this is still a first draft and the situations are different, but while reading it felt like "oh an original story...oh now it's Aladdin with Link." I certainly don't mean any bashing by this, though.

I still am enjoying reading so I guess what I am trying to say is I am curious where you will take the story from here; it's a nice original story and I'm sure it will just get better as the pages go on.

If it reminded you of Aladdin, I am pleased.
Many films have been used for source material reference,
and I'm sure Aladdin would have fallen subconsciously into play.

You shall see more soon! Thank you.

im down for the zelda themed album anyday of the week.

I added another five minutes to my script: the introduction of Link.

Originally Posted by KRFournier

I added another five minutes to my script: the introduction of Link.

Woosh! Splash! Crack! Love the sound effects!

I'm getting a mix of Thor (Ganondorf & Zelda) and Samurai X (Link & Impa) from your latest additions to the script. I mean this is a good way! It was very easy to picture what's happening and how things are flowing. I like Impa's character a lot so far, and I am excited to see her get all badass, too.

The scene of Link trying to catch the fairy is a good way to see his transition from carefree boy to hero-in-training. Maybe the idea of "chasing something" has been used before, but I think it works well here, the fairy and the bottle are distinctive enough that it still feels fresh.

The Gerudo warrior may have been my favourite bit in this instalment, it was very easy to imagine her. I'm not sure if she's just a random Gerudo, or if she will play more of a role later, but in general I like the Gerudo characterisation you've done. She seems different enough from Impa to show she's an "enemy"/opposite side/from another culture, etc. but already can be shown as someone with more depth than just a pond on the battlefield. At least I think so anyway.

I'm pleased you are catching on to all these themes, for they are absolutely intentional and it tells me I am on the right track in terms of conveyance. The "Thor" theme is a good one, as it helps us identify with the antagonist even though we know he's the bad guy. I'm not familiar with Samurai X, so I'll take your word for it. There is definitely a mentor relationship being developed. Mentors are some of the most interesting characters in movies like these, e.g., Gandalf, Obi-Wan, etc. Of course, we all know what happens to these characters.

The scene with Link was born out of a desire to show him as having natural athletic abilities. The fairy thing came to mind, partly from my own experience. How many times have you pressed the "bottle" button to catch a fairy only to miss and end up "using" the fairy instead? So, I expanded that idea into the notion that fairies are highly elusive.

Of course, heroes need to lose something to get their arc going. Perhaps it's cliche, but it's important to us to see how Link handles that loss in the future. I hint at the two possible roads: becoming consumed with vengeance or turning that loss into a force for good. He will, of course, be tempted to seek revenge, especially when he later encounters that same Gerudo.

Speaking of which, that was a happy accident. I didn't intend on the whole burned-village thing at first, but when I started to write it, the Gerudo literally just appeared without my say so. I know it sounds weird, but sometimes when I write, I feel like the story exists independently from me and I just "discover" it.

At any rate, your feedback is invaluable. It tells me I'm on the right track, but more importantly, it informs me of all the plot expectations the first 15 minutes creates. I shall endeavor to meet those expectations.

Originally Posted by KRFournier

Speaking of which, that was a happy accident. I didn't intend on the whole burned-village thing at first, but when I started to write it, the Gerudo literally just appeared without my say so. I know it sounds weird, but sometimes when I write, I feel like the story exists independently from me and I just "discover" it.

Not too weird, honestly. I get the same feeling when I'm trying to writing music.

And there are some great stories that have come from things like that. The writer of Fight Club didn't even know the twist until 2/3rds of the way through writing.