The Hunt for Gollum
Directed by Chris Bouchard
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The Hunt for Gollum is a 2009 British fantasy fan film directed by Chris Bouchard and based on the appendices of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. The plot of the film is set in Middle-earth, when the wizard Gandalf the Grey fears that Gollum may reveal information about the One Ring to necromancer Sauron. Gandalf sends ranger Aragorn on a quest to find Gollum.
Filming took place in North Wales, Epping Forest, and Hampstead Heath. The film was shot in high definition video, with a budget of £3,000 ($5,000). The production is completely unofficial and unauthorized, though Bouchard said he had "reached an understanding" with Tolkien Enterprises in 2009.
The Hunt for Gollum debuted at the Sci-Fi-London film festival and on the Internet, free to view, on 3 May 2009. By October 20, it had been viewed by 5 million people, and has since been viewed over 10 million times.
Filming took place in North Wales, Epping Forest, and Hampstead Heath. The film was shot in high definition video, with a budget of £3,000 ($5,000). The production is completely unofficial and unauthorized, though Bouchard said he had "reached an understanding" with Tolkien Enterprises in 2009.
The Hunt for Gollum debuted at the Sci-Fi-London film festival and on the Internet, free to view, on 3 May 2009. By October 20, it had been viewed by 5 million people, and has since been viewed over 10 million times.
| Distributed by | Independent Online Cinema |
|---|---|
| Release date | 3 May 2009 |
| Running time | 38 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | less than £3,000 (less than $5,000) |
| Box office | £0 (distributed free) |
The Official The Hunt for Gollum Website
As this a 'film made by fans for fans' it is completely free to watch online. This can be done so through the official website or even on Youtube. The Hunt for Gollum is a perfect example of how the improvement of technology has effected world of cinematography.
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