Way of The Blade
About the Film
Way of the Blade is a short observational documentary exploring how a shared love for Star Wars builds real-world communities. From a lightsaber fencing club to professional cosplayers in the 501st Legion, the film captures the intersection of fandom, performance, and connection. Through training sessions, conventions, and charity appearances, Way of the Blade reveals how a galaxy far, far away continues to inspire friendship, creativity, and a sense of belonging in our own world.
Director
Tim Shen
Writer
Samuel Grant
Producer
Noah Hansen
Behind the Scenes
Cast & Crew
Producer: Noah Hansen
Director: Tim Shen
Writer: Samuel Grant
DOP: Morris Ni
Art Director and Gaffer: Cheranne Heyworth
Camera Operator: Aidan Williams
Virtual Production Lead / Environment Artist: Elliot Hawkins
Unreal Engine Editor: Ethan Djohnali
Colour Editor: Esther Wong
Assistant Editor: Matthew Fox
Sound Recordist: Jordan Miller
Post Sound: Oliver Carol Collerson
Stunt Choreographer: Sunny Chang & Tim Shen
Interviews:
Lina Charleene Herman
Mark Ting
Luke Shadbolt
Casey Radford
Bernard Brandt
Ash Sargent
Fabio Carroll
Special Thanks:
Rhys Thompson
Benny Liu
Rylan Lyndon
Harrison Gatherum
Briony Fowler
Michael Jimmy Baldock
Alicia Devon
Scott Henderson
Michael Jimmy Baldock
Cody Brand
Billy Pitcher
Curtis Agerding
Cosplay Mechanics
Red Studios
Magic.cos.tails
Razorleaf_cosplay
John Wang
Sponsor:
Ni and Shen Family
Fundraised assisted by
501st Redback Garrison
The QUT School of Creative Arts acknowledges the Turrbal and Yugara as the First Nations owners of the lands where QUT now stands. We pay respect to their Elders, lores, customs and creation spirits. We recognise that these lands have always been places of teaching, research, and learning. QUT acknowledges the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within the QUT community.
