Eric Zala
2021Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation
Eric Zala
Chris Strompolos, Angela Rodriguez
After seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, three 12 year old friends, Chris Strompolos, Eric Zala and Jayson Lamb, began filming their own shot-by-shot adaptation of the Spielberg classic in the backyards of their Mississippi homes. After 6 years, the film was ready.
Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation
Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made
Tim Skousen, Jeremy Coon
John Rhys-Davies, Eli Roth
In 1982, three 11 year-olds in Mississippi set out to remake their favorite film: Raiders of the Lost Ark. It took seven turbulent years that tested the limits of their friendship and nearly burned down their mother's house. By the end, they had completed every scene except one... the explosive airplane scene. 30 years later, they attempt to finally realize their childhood dream by building a replica of the 75 foot "Flying Wing" plane from Raiders in a mud pit in the backwoods of Mississippi... and then blow it up! This is the story behind the making of what is known as "the greatest fan film ever made."
Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made
Backyard Blockbusters
John E. Hudgens
James Cawley, Sandy Collora
For years, people have been making home movies, many times using pop culture properties that they may not own, but love. In recent years, these types of projects have come to be known as "fanfilms". Backyard Blockbusters looks at the history and influence of the fanfilm genre, as well as the copyright and fair use problems these films create, featuring highlights from and interviews with the creators of many popular films.
Backyard Blockbusters
