Story
Tensions arise in the Alpha Quadrant. The Dominion is trying to divide the factions to destabilize the region and take over. Klingons against Cardassians, Federations against Klingons – the more they fight amongst themselves, the weaker they get against the Dominion.
Transitions
The key element in this trailer are transistions. They are our weapon of choice to form a more cohesive mini story arc.
We are David Frank and Christian Lerch and this is a fun project we do in our spare time. We are Motion Designers, Star Trek Fans and Sci-Fi nerds.
Special Thanks to Tobias Richter for his support with the ships.
This video is based on and inspired by the „Star Trek: Deep Space Nine“ Episodes „The Adversary“, „The Way of the Warrior“, “Homefront”, “Paradise Lost“, „Return to Grace“, „To the Death“ and „Broken Link“.
Quotes from „The Adversary„,“The Way of the Warrior“, „Paradise Lost“, „To the Death“, „Broken Link“ written by Ira Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe, „Return to Grace“ Teleplay by Hans Beimler, Story By
Tom Benko. With the voices of Jeffrey Combs, René Auberjonois, J.G. Hertzler, Colm Meaney, Brock Peters, Alexander Siddig, William Dennis Hunt, Herschel Sparber, Robert Foxworth, Marc Alaimo, Nana Visitor and Avery Brooks.
We want to thank Gary Hutzel, Dan Curry, Michael Okuda, Denise Okuda, Rick Sternbach, John Eaves, Doug Drexler, Adam Howard, Jim Martin, Herman Zimmerman, Michael Westmore, Ron Wilkinson, Laura Richarz, Joe Longo, Anthony Fredrickson, Reza Badiyi, Les Landau, Alexander Singer, James L. Conway, Gene Roddenberry, Rick Berman, Michael Piller, Ira Steven Behr, Ronald D. Moore, Robert Hewitt Wolfe, René Echevarria, Avery Brooks, Michael Dorn, René Auberjonois, Nana Visitor, Alexander Siddig, Colm Meaney, J.G. Hertzler, Marc Alaimo, Robert Foxworth, Jeffrey Combs, Brock Peters, Herschel Sparber and all the people who worked on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” who inspired us to create this teaser.
This is an unofficial and non-profit teaser. Star Trek and all related marks, logos and characters are solely owned by CBS Studios Inc. This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with CBS, Paramount Pictures, or any other Star Trek franchise, and is a non-commercial fan-made film intended for recreational use. No commercial exhibition or distribution is permitted. No alleged independent rights will be asserted against CBS or Paramount Pictures.
Music from Makara, ARISE by E. S. Posthumus
Music from STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE COLLECTION – THE ORIGINAL TELEVISION SOUNDTRACK, BROKEN LINK – Music by Jay Chattaway, WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND – Music by Dennis McCarthy
This Teaser was released in July 2017. Created by David Frank and Christian Lerch. Produced in Germany.