The Dark Resurgence: A Star Wars Story is a 2018 Star Wars fan film written and directed by Michael McCumber. The film stars Daniel Sosa Porter, Christopher Szabo, Kayla Sweet, Gerren Hall and Erik Cram.
Plot
A Sith Lord emerges during the fall of the Galactic Empire.
Cast
Daniel Sosa Porter
Christopher Szabo
Kayla Sweet
Gerren Hall
Erik Cram
Production
Principal photography took place on Mount Laguna in San Diego County.
Release
The film premiered April 10, 2018 at University of California, San Diego and was released on YouTube on May 4, 2018. On September 28, 2018, it screened at the Museum of Photographic Arts as part of GI Film Festival San Diego.
Reception
Critical response
Alex Hernandez at Techaeris called it "impressive." Chloe Esser at UCSD Guardian and Richard Propes at The Independent Critic rated it a B+. Trenton Bowser at Project Louder said it is "a fantastic fan film."