The film bears the odd credit "Special Thanks to Peter Mayhew for giving us the inspiration – that's right, blame the Wookiee!" According to Star Wars Insider,[1] this credit is due to a missed dinner engagement with the Star Wars actor, which led the filmmakers to amuse themselves while waiting for him, eventually hitting upon the idea that became this film. They good-naturedly credit his not appearing at dinner with kick-starting the film.
The film has played at many film festivals, and proven popular with Star Wars fans, winning several awards, including Best Visual Effects[2] at the 2003 Dahlonega International Film Festival, and the Audience Choice Award in the Lucasfilm-sponsored 2003 Official Star Wars Fan Film Awards.[3] In August 2010, Time magazine listed it as one of the Top 10 Star Wars fanfilms.[4]
Notes
↑ Gross, Dave (November 2003), "The 2003 Fan Film Awards", Star Wars Insider, p.50
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