We are not affiliated with the 501st and can't answer any specific questions on membership or the membership process. Please visit them at www.501st.com for more info.
This is not a 'fan film'. This is a documentary on the fan group "The Fighting 501st". We hope to reach a broad audience by hitting film festivals and finding for distributer a limited theatrical release.
We have been VERY fortunate to have a lot of gifted people around us. Many musicians have donated music and talent to the film. The music in the teaser trailer is from a band called Pallet (www.PalletRocks.com). We also often utilize the talents of a musician named Gina Kaz (www.GinaKaz.com). Please go to their sites, send them an email to show your support, and purchase an album!
It is our hope that a distributor will pick up the film and market it to a wide audence. The media on which the final film is distributed (DVD, VHS, theatracial release) depends on the deal we strike with the distributor. Nothing will be set solid into place until we make a deal with a distributor.
No, Jay Thompson is not currently a member of the 501st. At one time, Jay did have a suit of Stormtrooper armor and, by default, was a member of the 501st. When he began this film, he sold his armor and retired from the 501st. His stint as a member gave him a peek inside, but by his resigning he was able to maintain the unblinking view of a documentary filmmaker and really dig deep.
No, that is not Katie. The girl is actually the daughter of a friend of Jay's. The poster concept was concieved by Jay nearly two years ago -- well before Jay learned of the news of Katie's illness.
LucasFilm has been VERY gracious to us to allow us to "play in their backyard" (so to speak) when we approached them with this idea. In keeping with the spirit of impartiality, we are not licensed or sanctioned by LucasFilm, we have been very lucky to be allowed to visit the Ranch and interview LucasFilm staff members there. Also, had it not been for the invitation from LucasFilm, Heart of an Empire would not have been able to present at Celebration III.
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