Direction Team
Sardor Danier
Director
Emma Thompson1st Assistant Director
—2nd Assistant Director (TBD)
Narrative
Visual Language
Lookbook
Palette
Ethereal and surreal, subtle purples weave through natural light. Hints of crimson and amber pulse around Vader, adding warmth to an otherwise otherworldly calm.
Framing
Wide, contemplative shots place Vader against vast horizons, emphasizing solitude and scale.
Optics
Dreamlike distortion through wide primes and low contrast; flares, reflections, and depth shifts give the sense of a reality folding in on itself.
People
Core Team
Crew
Departments
Associate Producers
Rachel Zheng
Associate Producer
Writing
Michael Lu
Writer (Lead)
Roux ReillyAssistant Writer
Camera
Ellis Tom
Director of Photography
1st ACTBD
2nd ACTBD
Storyboard AssistantsTBD
Grip & Electric
—
Gaffer (TBD)
Key GripTBD
Art Department
—
Production Designer (TBD)
Art DirectorTBD
Set DresserLeo Noriega
Props
Jeffrey Keppler
Property Master
Maxwell McGinnAssistant Props
Bren NewmanAssistant Props
Costumes
—
Costumes Lead (TBD)
Choreography & Stunts
—
Stunt Coordinator & Choreographer (TBD)
Hair & Makeup
Liam Johansson
Lead Hair & Makeup Artist
Nyla Rahimi
Key Makeup Artist
Cast
—
Casting Director (TBD)
Music
—
Composer (TBD)
Marketing
Yvanna Matusea
Marketing Director
Editorial
—
Lead Editor (TBD)
Assistant EditorsTBD
ColoristTBD
Sound
—
Sound Lead (TBD)
VFX
Sardor Danier
VFX Supervisor
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Updates
Production Log
- Drafting: Outline passes and sequence breakdowns in progress.
- Crew: Department head interviews ongoing.
Resources
Budget & Use of Funds
Goal: $10,000 • Current: 0%
Allocation includes props, wardrobe, locations, stunts, insurance, and post-production (color, sound, festivals).
Info
FAQ
- Is this official? No. This is a non-commercial student project, not affiliated with Lucasfilm/Disney.
- How are funds handled? Through the Star Wars Club at UC San Diego and the Vader: Whiteout Production team for production costs only.
- Safety? Choreography and set safety are core. No live weapons. Trained supervision.
About the Club. The Star Wars Club at UC San Diego is a student organization producing non-commercial fan projects and community events. Follow updates on Instagram at @starwarsatucsd.
Safety Policy
We prioritize cast and crew safety: rehearsed choreography, no live weapons, site permissions, and trained on-set supervision.
Reach Us
Contact
Questions, collaboration, or press: Starwarsatucsd@gmail.com