Beam Me Up, Sulu: Where No Fan Had Gone Before

Feature documentary available February 17.

In 1985, Star Trek's George Takei joined a group of dedicated fans to make a student film deep in the California forest -- only for the footage to mysteriously vanish. Nearly 40 years later, the documentary Beam Me Up, Sulu, directed by Timour Gregory and Sasha Schneider, unearths this lost film, revealing not just a piece of fan history but a broader story of representation, resilience, and the ongoing fight for inclusion in media and society.

Just how the heck did this guy, Stan Woo, get George Takei to be in his goofy Star Trek fan film? The documentary is a fun and moving exploration of fandom, dedication and diversity. I had the pleasure of being interviewed for the film, and as a Star Trek fan, I'm delighted to be part of this project.

Willem Dafoe is only a little bit creepy in Love's Routine, a short film by Shirlyn Wong

The Jameson First Shot short film competition gives young filmmakers a "first shot" in the film industry by getting their short film produced and giving them a chance to direct actor Willem Dafoe in the leading role.

Love's Routine, written and directed by Shirlyn Wong, is a dark comedy about a discordant elderly couple. On the creepy spectrum, Willem Dafoe is only just a little bit creepy in this one. It's weird and sad and goes to a place you wouldn't expect. Take a look: